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The South African Mining Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMSA) called for increased collaboration, localization, and technology adoption to strengthen South Africa's mining equipment manufacturing competitiveness. This initiative aims to reduce dependence on imported mining technology and build domestic capabilities in the mining supply chain.

TechCrunch notes that graduating students show difficulty getting excited about AI-shaped futures, as evidenced by recent commencement speech reactions. This student skepticism toward AI reflects broader concerns about technology's impact on career prospects and workplace displacement.