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Global Giants Vie for South Africa’s $23 Billion Grid Modernization Initiative

South Africa’s R440-billion grid expansion program has drawn bids from Adani Power, Chinese state-owned enterprises, and European energy firms. The ambitious project aims to add 14,000 km of transmission lines to support the country’s renewable energy transition. Seventeen international consortia have entered pre-qualification for the landmark infrastructure initiative.

Major International Players Compete for Grid Contracts

South Africa’s massive R440-billion transmission grid expansion has attracted competitive interest from global energy developers, according to reports from the Independent Power Producer Office. Sources indicate that companies owned by Indian billionaire Gautam Adani and several Chinese state-owned enterprises are among seventeen bidders seeking to participate in the continent’s most ambitious energy infrastructure project.

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Irish Presidential Candidate Files Complaint Over AI-Generated Withdrawal Video

Irish presidential candidate Catherine Connolly has formally complained to electoral authorities about a fabricated AI video showing her withdrawing from the race. The independent politician condemned what she called a “disgraceful” attempt to undermine democracy just days before the election.

Deepfake Video Targets Presidential Candidate

Irish presidential candidate Catherine Connolly has lodged a formal complaint with the Electoral Commission over what she describes as a “malicious deep-fake” AI video, according to reports. The fabricated content appeared online Tuesday night and featured an artificial intelligence-generated version of Connolly apparently announcing her withdrawal from Friday’s presidential election.