Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Somalia has demanded that Ethiopia rip up the agreement signed last week that would give Addis Ababa access to a stretch of Somaliland’s coastline, a move that has boosted the autonomous territory’s quest for statehood. … Read More “Somalia calls on Ethiopia to tear up deal with breakaway Somaliland” »
M-PESA Foundation Holds Tenth Free Medical Camp In Mombasa County M-PESA Foundation Holds Tenth Free Medical Camp In Mombasa County The medical camps, in collaboration with Zuri Health and Lion Sight First Eye Hospital, have benefited more than 30,000 people in 10 counties Over 3,500 Mombasa County residents have benefited from a medical camp hosted by … Read More “M-PESA Foundation Holds Tenth Free Medical Camp In Mombasa County” »
My Pivot Journal is a Ventures Africa weekly series documenting people’s career transitions from one industry to another, especially to tech. Temitope Adegbenjo has worn many hats over the last decade: fashion design, teaching, blogging, banking, and now, care and support. All paths are completely unrelated. Yet she manages to always get her foot through the door, … Read More “My Pivot Journal: Why Temitope Adegbenjo left banking for healthcare” »
Botlhokwa Ranta had never flown before, and she was frightened of both the flight and what awaited her when she landed. By the time the wheels of the aeroplane touched the tarmac in Nairobi, she was drunk. She was 26, and it was her first time outside South Africa. Ranta’s faux-leather handbag was filled with small … Read More “The content moderators fighting for their rights” »
The cryptocurrency market is bracing itself for a potential spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETF (Exchange Traded Fund) approval from the SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission). If the SEC approves one or more spot BTC ETFs, there is a chance that the market will enter a bull run, and prices may skyrocket like in 2021. Hence, let’s … Read More “Top 3 Cryptocurrencies to Watch This Weekend” »
Japanese stocks climbed to fresh three-decade highs, contrasting with muted trading across the rest of the equity world, as broader sentiment remained cautious ahead of a key US inflation report. Europe’s Stoxx 600 index edged lower, with mining stocks slipping as iron ore extended a declines amid concerns over demand. US equity futures were confined … Read More “Japan shines amid stock weakness, bitcoin rebounds: Markets wrap” »
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Carl Jensen, co-founder and CEO of Good Nature Agro Interview with Carl JensenCO-FOUNDER AND CEO, GOOD NATURE AGRO Lives in: Zambia How American-born Carl Jensen and his co-founders at Good Nature Agro built a business with $10 million in revenue by collaborating with smallholder farmers in Zambia. Agriculture in Africa is dominated by millions of … Read More “$10m company proves small farms can be big business” »
Asian stocks fell, led by a selloff in technology shares in Hong Kong, amid fears of tighter regulation on the gaming industry and concern government efforts to bolster the economy are insufficient. The Hang Seng Tech Index slid as much as 3.3%, putting it on course for the lowest close since November 2022. Benchmark stock … Read More “Asia stocks drop as China technology shares tumble: Markets wrap” »
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