Today: November 15, 2024
If you’re looking to boost your career in the U.S., there are 50 best companies where you can thrive and advance professionally according to LinkedIn’s ranking of top large workplaces to grow your career in 2024. LinkedIn used data on promotion rates…
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce's U.S.-Africa Business Center has appointed Flutterwave, represented by its Founder and CEO Olugbenga Agboola "GB", as the new Vice Chair of its Board of Directors, a move aimed at strengthening U.S.-Nigeria economic ties and advancing Africa's digital…
Dr. Benjamin Harvey, CEO of AI Squared, secured $13.8 million in funding through a unique LinkedIn pitch to former TIAA CEO Roger Ferguson. According to Forbes report, in February 2022, Harvey wrote to Dr. Ferguson, “Here’s some of the work that we’re…
The US House of Representatives passed a bill concerning TikTok, tying it to aid for Israel and Ukraine. If signed, TikTok has 270 days to find a new owner. The House lawmakers voted 360-58 for the bill, which could change TikTok’s future…
Zimbabwe has reached out to the United States, urging them to notify banks about the recent easing of sanctions on the African nation as reported by Bloomberg. Zimbabwe Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube disclosed the request during a virtual press briefing from Washington…
Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced plans to lay off more than 10% of the company’s global workforce to streamline operations and prepare for future growth. In an internal memo sent to Tesla employees on Sunday Musk explained that there has been “duplication…
Consumer prices in the United States rose by 3.5% from a year ago in March, surpassing economists’ expectations and indicating a notable acceleration in inflation. The latest data, released by the Labor Department’s Bureau of Labor Statistics on Wednesday showed the growing…
Tigran Gambaryan, a Binance Holdings Ltd. executive who was detained in Nigeria after being invited by the government, has been sent to prison ahead of his trial in May. Gambaryan, head of financial compliance at Binance, faces charges of tax evasion and…
The Zimbabwean government has rolled out a new digital currency backed by gold reserves. Set to launch on April 8, 2024, the ZiG (Zimbabwean Investment Gold) is a daring gambit to tame rampant inflation and restore confidence in the nation’s monetary system.…
The U.S. Embassy in South Africa has joined forces with Prosper Africa to bolster trade and investment relations between the United States and South Africa. They aim to cultivate stronger ties and promote mutual benefits through bolstering trade and investment between the…
