The stage is set in Abu Dhabi as the World Trade Organization (WTO) ministerial conference kicks off on February 26, sparking conversations on critical global issues. Member nations will converge to discuss pressing matters, including the prohibition of subsidies contributing to overfishing and the complex issue of digital taxation. Against the backdrop of widespread instability […]
The recently concluded Africa Business Forum (ABF) 2024, held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, echoed with the continent’s vibrant energy and ambition. Spearheaded by UN Deputy Secretary-General Claver Gatete, this landmark event convened leaders, innovators and visionaries under the unifying theme: “Boosting Africa’s Transformation through Education, Science, Technology and Innovation (ESTI). Here are some highlights: Gatete’s […]
As a bold departure from Open AI, the company he co-founded, Elon Musk launched xAI last year, driven by philosophical differences on how to harness the potential of artificial intelligence for profit. The venture’s star product, a cutting-edge chatbot named Grok, taps into social media posts on X, the revamped Twitter network owned by Musk […]
Imagine a continent brimming with potential, where young minds crackle with curiosity, innovation thrives and technology leaps forward, fueling growth and prosperity. This is the vision that ignites the African Business Forum 2024, a platform where public and private sectors join hands to weave this vision into reality. Held since February 19th, 2024, in Addis […]
In Munich, Germany, the stage is set for a pivotal annual security conference, often referred to as the “Davos of Defense.” As security forces mobilize, over 60 world leaders and 85 government officials are converging to delve into pressing global security matters over the next three days. The focal points of discussion include ongoing conflicts […]
Well, folks, hold onto your calculators because Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo just played musical chairs with his finance minister in a move that’s as strategic as trying to solve a Rubik’s Cube blindfolded. In a grand announcement from the president’s office on a day as eventful as a rollercoaster ride, Akufo-Addo decided it was time […]
Zimbabwe’s currency, already doing a shaky samba, is about to get a makeover! The government’s got a plan to anchor it with some bling – gold, to be specific. They’re also considering a currency board, which sounds more like a Monopoly setup than a financial strategy, but hey, desperate times call for desperate measures. Why […]
The prices of pre-owned cars in Kenya have surged by as much as Sh600,000 over the past four months, rendering them less affordable for many citizens. Recent industry data indicates a significant increase in the prices of second-hand cars manufactured between 2016 and 2017. The rise is attributed to the growing costs associated with importing […]
The air crackled with tension on Friday in the realm of precious metals. Gold, the once radiant king, found its shine tarnished by a resurgent dollar and rising treasury yields. Investors, transformed into wary knights seeking clues, eagerly awaited next week’s U.S. inflation report, a potential key unlocking the Federal Reserve’s treasure chest of interest […]
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