Satellite internet providers are racing to cover Africa, promising connectivity in places where fiber and mobile networks struggle to reach. Yet the central question remains unresolved: who actually gains when …
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They’re called “lobsters,” shorthand for OpenClaw-powered agents that can browse, click, reply, trade, post, and sometimes spiral out of control. What began as a niche tool for engineers went mainstream …
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South African rand weakens as business confidence slips, Iran war raises inflation risks
The South African rand weakened on Tuesday as investors weighed geopolitical tensions linked to the Iran war, while investors digested weaker domestic business confidence data and warnings from the central …
There are bankers who build balance sheets, and there are institutional leaders who build meaning into the balance sheet. Oliver Alawuba belongs to the second category. His leadership of United …
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Nigeria backs Flutterwave with $75m as Africa’s largest fintech eyes $250m IPO
Nigeria’s federal government has approved a $75 million investment in Flutterwave as the payments firm moves closer to a planned $250 million initial public offering, signalling stronger state backing for …
The UAE national carrier will be launching six new routes to Africa, connecting Abu Dhabi to more key markets across the continent Etihad Airways will be majorly expanding its African …
Ashipala-Musavyi is expected to meet Malaysia’s Foreign Minister, Mohamad Hasan, for discussions centred on expanding cooperation across sectors, including energy, trade, education, healthcare and capacity building. Both sides are also …
Cocoa Farming in Crisis: Is Financing the Missing Link? West Africa produces nearly 70% of the world’s cocoa, yet smallholder farmers in countries like Nigeria, Ghana, and Côte d’Ivoire continue …
inDrive has rolled out cashless payment options in South Africa, marking a significant step in the company’s shift from a cash-first model to a more flexible, user-driven payment ecosystem. The …
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US to deport migrants to Congo this week in controversial third-country deal
More than 30 deportees, with estimates ranging between 37 and 45, are expected to arrive in Kinshasa by Friday, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. None of them are …