A ripe cashew fruit (apple) with its attached cashew nut, nestled in a protective shell. The cashew nut is iconic, both in its distinctive boxing-glove shape and creamy taste. Less known is the cashew apple, a bulbous fruit from which the nut protrudes. Fibrous and chewy, farmers and industry have been struggling to find a … Read More “The next big thing in plant-based meat?” »
A lawyer who represents investors in disputes with brokerages says online inspections of branch offices will increase his business in a bad way. Trade groups representing brokers say easing the requirement for onsite reviews better aligns supervision rules with the hybrid work environment. Those divergent opinions arise in the wake of the Securities and Exchange … Read More “Brokerage industry applauds, PIABA criticizes approval of remote inspection proposals” »
Samsung Electronics Ranked As A Top Five Best Global Brand For Fourth Consecutive Year Samsung Electronics Ranked As A Top Five Best Global Brand For Fourth Consecutive Year Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today was recognized by Interbrand, a global brand consultancy, as a “Global Top 5” brand for the fourth year in a row. Interbrand … Read More “Samsung Electronics Ranked As A Top Five Best Global Brand For Fourth Consecutive Year” »
75% of OpenAI staff have signed a letter threatening to join ex-CEO Sam Altman’s new AI venture at Microsoft, according to reports. The ultimatum stems from anger at OpenAI’s board over the controversial ousting of Altman. Wired reported that over 500 OpenAI employees, representing most of the workforce, signed the protest letter. It accused the … Read More “75% of OpenAI Staff Threaten to Quit Amid Sam Altman’s Exit” »
Eva Mathews Nov 15, 2023 The FPSO Kwame Nkrumah MV21 at the Jubilee field, offshore Ghana – Credit: MODEC (File image) West Africa-focused Tullow Oil on Wednesday trimmed its 2023 production forecast for a second time, mainly due to delays in Jubilee oilfield’s southeast extension off Ghana. In September, the London-listed company … Read More “Tullow Oil Trims 2023 Output Forecast Again over Ghana Oilfield Delays” »
Rob Wesselo Interview with Rob WesseloMANAGING DIRECTOR, INTERNATIONAL HOUSING SOLUTIONS Lives in: South Africa While many real estate developers avoid affordable housing, Johannesburg-based International Housing Solutions (IHS) has crafted a profitable model for such projects in South Africa and beyond. In a conversation with Jeanette Clark, IHS managing director Rob Wesselo discusses the reliability of … Read More “Real estate investor carves profitable niche in African affordable housing” »
At first blush, a record $100 billion flood into actively managed exchange-traded funds this year raises a tantalizing prospect: A revival of stock picking even as only Big Tech names outperform the market. Yet a look under the hood of popular ETFs shows the boom is almost entirely taking place in passive-looking trades. Active strategies … Read More “Money floods into active ETFs that look somewhat passive” »
Unlocking Convenience And Security In The Digital Banking Era Unlocking Convenience And Security In The Digital Banking Era The global landscape is undergoing a remarkable transformation towards digital banking, with an ever-growing number of customers embracing its offerings of convenience, speed, and efficiency. With just a few taps on your smartphone or clicks on your … Read More “Unlocking Convenience And Security In The Digital Banking Era” »
APO Group, a long-term communications partner of Africa’s Business Heroes (“ABH”) Prize Competition, has announced Hadassah Egbedi, Editor, Ventures Africa, as the winner of the Grand Journalism Excellence Award (Africa), at its inaugural Africa’s Business Heroes Entrepreneurship Journalism Excellence Award. Egbedi clinched the exclusive award for producing the best article overall. The award recognises and … Read More “Ventures Africa’s Hadassah Egbedi honoured for promoting African entrepreneurship” »
Forget about investing in Shiba Inu during its inception in August 2020, not everyone was lucky enough to grab the golden opportunity to take an entry position back then as SHIB was just a novice yet obscure token. However, when SHIB started gaining fame in early 2021, a mere monthly investment of $25 per month … Read More “$25 Investment in SHIB Turns $1.7 Million in November 2023” »
