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Amazon Payment Delay Warning Stirs Panic Among Flex Drivers
Amazon warned Flex drivers of a payment delay, causing panic among workers who rely on prompt payouts. A technical issue…
COCOBOD SEEKS to Borrow $500 Million From Cocoa Traders, AS Talks with Lenders Delay
Ghana is negotiating with cocoa traders to borrow $500 million as a bridge loan due to delays in securing its…
South Africa’s Rand is World’s Best-Performing Currency, Following Longest Rally in 13 Years
South Africa's rand achieves its longest rally in 13 years, driven by improved economic data and investor confidence, but future…
New Breed of Electric Vehicle with Extended Range Fast Gaining Grounds
Extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs) offer 700-mile range by combining electric power with a gas engine, gaining popularity in China and…
Ghanaian Filmmaker Kobina de Graft-Johnson to Premiere Crime Drama “King of T3MA” in Brooklyn
Ghanaian filmmaker Kobina de Graft-Johnson's crime drama King of T3MA premieres in Brooklyn, exploring themes of love, sacrifice, and resilience…
Nigeria’s Inflation Slows for the First Time in Nearly Two Years
Nigeria's inflation slowed in July to 33.4%, the first drop in nearly two years, potentially leading to stable interest rates…
Rising Prices Are Deepening the Electricity Divide In South Africa
Rising electricity costs and unreliable power in Johannesburg are deepening inequality, with the wealthy adopting solar power while poorer areas…
Frank Dzikunu’s ‘Kindness Right Back at You’ to be featured in Lagos International Festival of Animation
Frank Dzikunu's short film "Kindness Right Back at You" is nominated for LIFANIMA 2024, highlighting his talent and African animation's…
Mars to Purchase Pringles Maker Kellanova in US$36B Deal
Mars Inc. agreed to acquire Kellanova for nearly $36 billion, diversifying its portfolio and expanding internationally, with the deal expected…
US Considers Breaking UP Google in a Rare Antitrust Move
The U.S. Justice Department is considering breaking up Google after a court ruling found it illegally monopolized the online search…
Kenya to Revive Some Tax Measures From Abolished Finance Bill
Kenya's finance ministry plans to reintroduce tax measures from the scrapped Finance Bill 2024 after deadly protests, focusing on extensive…
Many cities will be too hot for the Olympics by the next 25 years
Extreme heat poses a growing threat to future Summer Olympics, potentially making many cities unsafe to host the Games by…
Apple Prepares for Modest iPhone 16 Update While Eyeing Bigger Innovations for 2025
Apple's iPhone 16 will feature incremental updates, while major innovations, including a new iPhone SE and a slimmer iPhone model,…
Government to Rely on Domestic T-Bills and Multilateral Loans for Financing Amid Limited Access to International Markets
Ghana will rely on domestic T-bills, multilateral, and bilateral loans for financing until 2027, with $78.4 billion raised via T-bills…
Paris 2024 Olympics closing ceremony — the final curtain
The Paris 2024 Olympics concludes with a grand closing ceremony celebrating athletes, Olympic values, and the handover to Los Angeles…