Posted By: Tyler Durden via ZeroHedge July 18, 2023 The global resistance to globalization and scientific dictatorship, aka Technocracy, is picking up around the world. German MP Christine Anderson is emerging as a potent leader in Europe, saying things that Technocracy News & Trends has been saying for years; namely, that Technocrats have no business … Read More “German MP Vows To Dismantle WHO’s Grip On Governments” »
Kidus Asfaw, CEO and co-founder of Kubik Kubik, a startup with offices in Kenya and Ethiopia, transforms recycled plastic waste into interlocking building materials, including bricks, beams, and columns. Recently, the company has commenced operations in Ethiopia, where it is targeting the affordable housing market. The country currently faces a housing deficit of around 1.2 … Read More “Converting plastic waste into affordable homes” »
A few weeks ago, news broke that Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), the widely endorsed bank for most startups and venture capitalists, was shut down by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). What triggered the closure was a bank run that began after the bank announced that it lost $1.8 billion in the sale of treasuries … Read More “Leatherback offers African startups a lifeline amid global bank shutdowns” »
US retail sales rose by less than forecast, while an underlying measure of household spending pointed to a more resilient consumer at the end of the second quarter. The value of retail purchases rose 0.2% in June after an upwardly revised 0.5% increase in May, Commerce Department data showed Tuesday. The figures aren’t adjusted for … Read More “US retail sales edge higher as key metric shows resilient demand” »
Driving financial inclusion through digital payment methods is among the top priorities for the governments of Africa’s biggest tech ecosystems where cash is still king. Several initiatives launched by these governments have increased the number of banked citizens in their respective countries. In Egypt, for instance, platforms like Fawry and InstaPay — tapped into the … Read More “Addition leads $6M seed round in Egyptian fintech Flash “ »
Wealthy Americans who don’t pay their fair share of taxes are being warned that officials are intensifying their crackdown. The Internal Revenue Service says it has been successful in its pursuit of those who had not paid what they owe and warns that “this is just the start,” thanks in part to resources made available … Read More “Millionaire tax evaders be warned, the IRS says it’s coming for you” »
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A partially submerged car is visible in floodwaters after heavy rains in Zonguldak, Turkey, July 10, 2023. Scientists say increasingly frequent and intense storms could unleash more rainfall in the future as the atmosphere warms and holds more moisture. Credit: Dia Images via AP, File Extreme rainfall accompanied by deadly flooding hit the United States … Read More “Deadly flooding hit several countries at once. Scientists say this will only be more common” »
XPOVIO® (selinexor) is the first and only XPO1 inhibitor approved in Hong Kong XPOVIO® has received regulatory approvals in 41 countries and regions including the United States, Israel, the United Kingdom, the European Union (the 27 member countries including France and Italy), Canada, Norway, Iceland, Lichtenstein, South Korea, mainland of China, Taiwan China, … Read More “Antengene Announces XPOVIO® Regulatory Approval in Hong Kong for the Treatment of Relapsed and/or Refractory Multiple Myeloma” »
The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (“NSIA” or “The Authority”) has announced Money Africa, the winner of the maiden edition of its innovation prize at the NSIA Prize for Innovation (NPI) Demo Day event held in Lagos on Saturday, June 24, 2024. Led by Oluwatosin Olaseinde, its Founder & CEO, Money Africa provides gamified education and B2B2C services … Read More “Money Africa clinches first position at the maiden edition of the NSIA prize for innovation” »
