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A massive Asian-backed $9.8 billion AI project is set for South Africa, but governance concerns are mounting - Business Insider Africa

Google News · 2 Mar 2026

A massive Asian-backed $9.8 billion AI project is set for South Africa, but governance concerns are mounting Business Insider Africa

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