- “We challenged the legality of the levy. LHRC supports the payment of tax but imposing a levy on top of [regular] taxes is not fair.” By Inaara Gangji The government of Tanzania removed levies on electronic money transactions up to Tsh30,000 through banks and is once again reducing mobile money…
- A new Forbes analysis of 157 crypto exchanges finds that 51% of the daily bitcoin trading volume being reported is likely bogus. ithin the emerging and turbulent market for cryptocurrencies, where there are no fewer than 10,000 tokens, bitcoin, is the great granddaddy, the blue-chip, representing…
- TOPLINE Non-communicable diseases like heart disease, diabetes and cancer are responsible for nearly three-quarters of deaths worldwide but are often “overlooked and underfunded” because few understand their true impact, according to a new report from the World Health Organization published…
- Where previously weddings were all about opulence and chandelier, crystal and champagne to celebrate happy couples, the fancy frills have been stripped to pared-down versions in these pandemic times. The sentiments are the same, but the splurging isn’t. And catering to the newly-austere is a…
- TOPLINE The global outbreak of monkeypox and linked vaccination campaign could lead to a spate of neurological issues like nerve pain, seizures, brain inflammation and mood disorders like anxiety and depression, a group of scientists warned in a review of research published Tuesday in JAMA…
- TOPLINE Presidents, kings, princes and prime ministers traveled to attend Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral on Monday, while hundreds of thousands of people gathered in the streets of London to mourn the monarch and billions were expected to tune into the events from around the world. KEY FACTS…
- Kobina Ackon, popularly known as Wode Maya, is Ghana’s first YouTuber to hit over a million subscribers. His channel creating positive African content has won him followers and a fortune. AT JUST 23 YEARS OLD, AMERICAN YOUTUBE megastar Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, has reportedly…
- As the new head of The Firm, Charles now oversees some $42 billion in assets and inherited $500 million from Queen Elizabeth, including her castles, jewels, art collection and a horse farm—all of it tax-free. When you’re a member of the House of Windsor, going into the family business may come with…
- TOPLINE Dr. Anthony Fauci told the Financial Times he’s worried the vaccine skepticism that surged during the Covid-19 pandemic could affect childhood immunization rates for other viruses and result in the resurgence of “avoidable and unnecessary outbreaks” of childhood diseases as cases of polio…
- South Africa is faced with many socio-economic challenges; principally, sluggish growth and high levels of unemployment. In response to the government’s objectives to create much-needed growth and employment opportunities, the Gauteng Provincial Government has established the Gauteng IDZ, a Special…
- The word ‘multi’ comes up many times in a conversation with 28-year-old Dubai-based Nigerian businesswoman Gbemi Giwa. “I am a multi-passionate entrepreneur with a knack for turning ideas into creative impactful brands…. I am a multi-hyphenated person…” she says in a Zoom interview on a hot summer…
- TOPLINE The Crown, the Emmy-winning fictionalized drama chronicling the life of Queen Elizabeth II and the royal family, has returned to Netflix’s Top 10 this week after the monarch died on September 8, as overall interest in media showcasing the royals has increased. KEY FACTS In the week ending…
- Is it time to see the world of architecture, construction and design digitally? By Tiana Cline HOW MUCH OF YOUR TIME IS spent inside? This may be the digital age where everything and everyone is connected but where we are now is also known as the ‘indoor generation’. Our living and workspaces are…
- TOPLINE Google may have to pay a record €4.125 billion ($4.12 billion) fine to the European Union in an antitrust case linked to its Android operating system for smartphones after losing a court appeal on Wednesday, a ruling that is likely to bolster the bloc’s ability to crackdown on big tech…
- TOPLINE Pfizer announced on Wednesday it has launched a late-stage clinical trial to test a flu vaccine built using the same mRNA technology behind its Covid-19 shot, one of the most advanced studies for this kind of vaccine as firms push to expand beyond Covid and build upon the successes of the…
- BY TIANA CLINE Current processes that track commodities such as palm oil through the supply chain require a lot of time and effort to perform, and often leave out valuable information around sustainability claims. Can blockchain solve the problem? IN ITS PUREST FORM, PALM oil has a deep red color…
- TOPLINE Bitcoin suffered its biggest drop in three months on Tuesday, falling nearly 10% in the wake of a worse-than-expected August inflation report, as investors fear the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates for a third time this year, potentially sparking a so-called crypto winter. KEY…
- TOPLINE Consumer prices rose 8.3% in the 12 months ending in August—slowing down for a second consecutive month (thanks largely to some relief at the pump), but still climbing more than expected as investors await definitive signs that the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hikes may finally bring…
- A 271,000-word WhatsApp conversation between a Bay Area man and his scammer reveals the heartbreaking mechanics of a new breed of investment racket. Experts believe the global losses are in the billions. The message to Cy’s WhatsApp came out of the blue. “Jessica” told him she’d found his number in…
- TOPLINE Air pollution from vehicle exhaust and other fossil fuel smoke may increase the risk of lung cancer in nonsmokers, according to a new study published Saturday in the European Society for Medical Oncology, adding a new layer to scientists’ understanding of the effects of climate change on…
- While, technically, it may not be autumn quite yet, Labor Day Weekend is behind us. For travelers, that means the arrival of the fall shoulder season full of deals and falling prices. Savvy travelers know this is nothing new. Airfare and other key travel costs tend to plummet after the busy summer…
- By Deepali Khanna and Siddharth Chatterjee The world today faces a future that is in peril. Our challenges have become more complex and interconnected, as we see the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, an uneven economic recovery, a climate emergency, growing inequalities, and an increase in…
- Fusing cutting-edge technology, design, functionality and connectivity, the all-new EQS electric flagship from Mercedes-EQ is designed to delight both its driver and passengers. With its impressive proportions, this new apex model in the Mercedes-EQ range embodies progressive luxury and combines…
- TOPLINE When Queen Elizabeth II died Thursday afternoon, the crown was immediately passed on to her eldest son and heir, now King Charles III, as part of the United Kingdom’s constitutional monarchy system. KEY FACTS Charles is now king, Buckingham Palace said in a statement announcing Elizabeth’s…
- TOPLINE Monkeypox patients may experience neurological complications like confusion and seizures in rare cases, while psychological issues may be more common, a study published in eClinicalMedicine found, amid an apparent slowdown in new U.S. monkeypox infections. KEY FACTS Roughly 2.7% of patients…
- TOPLINE Queen Elizabeth II died Thursday afternoon, Buckingham Palace announced, bringing the second Elizabethan Age to a close after the queen spent seven decades on the throne, the longest reign of any British monarch. KEY FACTS Elizabeth died “peacefully” at Balmoral Castle, the queen’s…
- The wildly imaginative In the Black Fantastic exhibition, running through to September at the Hayward Gallery in London, features the work of 11 artists from the African diaspora. BY ALASTAIR HAGGER A SPECTACULAR sequined bodysuit supports a giant, furry, multi-colored eye, like the cyclops emperor…
- The Ukrainian armed forces are attacking along three fronts in the south, east and north, reversing some of the territorial gains the Russian army made in the first six months of Russia’s wider war on Ukraine. The war’s momentum clearly is shifting—in Kyiv’s favor. Ukraine’s counteroffensive began…
- Nigeria is currently facing a foreign currency crisis, which is taking a toll on the Nigerian aviation sector. With Emirates airline announcing in August its suspension of flights to Nigeria from September 1 after being unable to repatriate $85 million of its revenue withheld in the country, the…
- William Kahn has been called the “father of employee engagement” and was credited with coining the term in a 1990 paper—a concept that helped spark a whole genre of management consulting and profitable industry of survey tools measuring how dedicated workers are to their jobs. But the way his…
- For the first time in two years, the annual Gorilla Naming Ceremony, locally known as Kwita Izina, was held as a physical event on September 2 in Kigali, Rwanda, during which 20 newborn baby gorillas were named. By Julius Bizimungu “The name I give him is Ubwuzuzanye, which means Harmony since the…
- What recession? A new survey by PwC released Thursday finds that business leaders say hackers pose a bigger threat than inflation or recession, listing growth as their biggest priority even while at least half say they are planning or implementing layoffs or hiring freezes. The survey of 722 U.S.…
- Most travelers know that booking a flight at the last minute means paying through the nose. Travel experts, travel agents, online travel booking sites will all tell you that booking earlier is better. But the sweet spot for exactly when to snag the cheapest airfare? That’s always been the Holy…
- TOPLINE Amazon Prime Video’s Lord of the Rings prequel, The Rings of Power, attracted more than 25 million viewers worldwide on its first day, Amazon announced Saturday, making it the streaming platform’s biggest premiere ever. KEY FACTS Amazon premiered the first two episodes of the epic fantasy…
- The biggest headache for South Africa coach Mark Boucher ahead of the Twenty20 World Cup in Australia starting in October is not who to bring into his squad, but rather who to leave out. “We did give a couple of opportunities to guys to see what they can do, and they came good, which is […]
- TOPLINE Three doses of a Covid-19 vaccine provide stronger protection against the highly contagious omicron variant than two primary series doses, according to a new Danish study, a finding that provides more support for the effectiveness of boosters as the U.S. government prepares to roll out…
- TOPLINE Starbucks announced Thursday that former PepsiCo executive Laxman Narasimhan will succeed Howard Schultz as its CEO, as the company wrangles with issues from a massive unionization push at its stores to declining sales in China. KEY FACTS Narasimhan, 55, will take over Starbucks’ day-to-day…
- TOPLINE At the U.K. premiere on Tuesday of Amazon Prime Video’s new series The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos thanked showrunners Patrick McKay and John D. Payne for ignoring his input “at exactly the right times.” KEY FACTS Amazon announced in 2017 it had…
- By Tiana Cline THE INTERNET MAY HAVE evolved from a niche pastime to an essential part of our day-to-day life but for many, it’s problematic. The internet in its current form, Web 2.0, has become too centralized with only a handful of big technology companies – and governments – dominating the…
- TOPLINE Even short spaceflights may be associated with DNA mutations that can increase astronauts’ risk of heart disease and cancer later in life, according to a study published Wednesday in the journal Communications Biology, raising questions about spaceflight as several billionaire-backed…
- Producing and retailing mead, Ernst Thompson and Robert Bernatzeder aim to establish it as a mainstream alcoholic beverage in African society and tell its story on the continent. By Nick Said MEAD IS THE FIRST ALCOHOLIC DRINK connected to humans and is thought to have originated in Africa some 20,…
- Johannesburg, South Africa – XX August 2022 – The month of August casts a special spotlight on women in our country; recognising the strength, achievements and impact South African women play in our society. As a African female born and bred in South Africa, and proudly the first woman of colour to…
- TOPLINE The Covid-19 pandemic may have fueled higher levels of maternal and child mortality in more than a dozen of the world’s poorest countries by causing women and children to skip health care visits, according to a new study. KEY FACTS Researchers found the use of maternal and child outpatient…
- TOPLINE The same-day viewership for the second episode of House Of The Dragon increased 2% compared to last week’s record-breaking premiere, HBO said Monday, as the Game Of Thrones spin-off becomes a runaway success for the network. KEY FACTS Sunday’s episode garnered 10.2 million views, according…
- TOPLINE Greenland’s rapidly melting ice sheet should push up global sea levels by about 10.8 inches even if the world slashes carbon emissions over the next century, according to a study published Monday, the latest in a string of dire climate predictions this year. KEY FACTS The Greenland ice…
- From South Africa to South Korea, restaurateur Roddy Bancroft offers the true taste of home at his three successful braai-based eateries in Seoul. IN THE HILLY SUBURBS OF ITAEWON, SEOUL, dozens of restaurants dot multi-story buildings, bringing flavors from all over the world to one of the…
- TOPLINE The billion-dollar art collection of Paul Allen, the Microsoft cofounder who died in 2018, will be auctioned this November and is poised to surpass the current record for the most expensive sold to date, set by the Macklowe Collection in May. KEY FACTS The auction of 150 works will take…
- TOPLINE Bitcoin dropped below $20,000 Saturday—trading at its lowest levels in over a month—after stocks sold off sharply Friday as investors pulled back from risky assets amid renewed concerns the Federal Reserve’s efforts to fight inflation could tip the economy into recession. KEY FACTS Bitcoin…
- Why Nigeria’s doctors are increasingly leaving the country for more lucrative opportunities abroad? Dr Tola Amusan recalls the exact moment he decided to relocate his medical practice from Lagos, Nigeria, to New Jersey in the United States in 2010. “I had been struggling to make ends meet after…
- From Afro-psychedelic rock and roll to Afrobeats, hip-hop, R&B, and the genre-busting, these musicians exemplify the potential of the African continent to do it all. And with authenticity. They’ve made music their business, and are in the business of making people move – and be moved. FORBES…
