Apple’s iPhone 17 Rolls Out “Memory Integrity Enforcement” to Thwart Spyware and Zero-Day Attacks
Apple’s newest iPhones are not just about flashy upgrades. Alongside the launch of the iPhone 17 and iPhone Air, the…
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African Startups Secure $187 Million in August 2025, Led by South Africa’s Mega Deal
Africa’s startup scene showed remarkable resilience in August 2025, attracting $187.6 million in fresh funding despite a slowdown in global…
European Stocks Mixed as U.K. Growth Stalls and Vestas Shares Slide on U.S. Offshore Wind Snub
European markets opened without clear direction on Friday as fresh data showed the U.K. economy stagnated in July. The pan-European…
Generative AI Poised to Add $100 Billion to Africa’s Economy, McKinsey Report Reveals
Africa could unlock as much as $100 billion in additional annual economic value if it embraces generative artificial intelligence (Gen…
Global Leaders Eye $800 Billion Gulf of Guinea Investment at UNGA Forum
Global business and diplomatic leaders are converging in New York this week as the 80th United Nations General Assembly kicks…
Oil Prices Slip Amid U.S. Demand Concerns and OPEC+ Output Rise
Global oil prices eased on Thursday as traders weighed signs of weakening U.S. demand against mounting concerns about oversupply. Brent…
ITU Report: Achieving Global Internet Connectivity by 2030 Will Require $2.8 Trillion Investment
A new report from the International Telecommunications Union (ITU), the United Nations agency driving global digital development, warns that achieving…
OpenAI Signs $300 Billion Cloud Deal with Oracle, Marking One of the Largest in History
Oracle’s stock surged after trading hours as news broke of a potential landmark deal with OpenAI. According to the Wall…
Afreximbank Unveils $1 Billion African Trade & Distribution Firm to Boost Value-Added Exports
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has launched a landmark initiative aimed at transforming the way Africa trades its commodities. With…
Kering Shares Rise 2% as Gucci Owner Delays Valentino Acquisition to 2028 Amid Mixed European Markets
European markets opened Thursday on a mixed note as investors awaited fresh guidance from the European Central Bank (ECB). The…
Zara Owner Inditex Stock Jumps 7% as Strong Autumn/Winter Sales Reassure Investors
European markets opened higher on Wednesday, buoyed by fresh earnings updates, inflation data, and global trade news. The pan-European Stoxx…
Chinese Firm Fuhai Energy to Invest $2.1 Billion in Bauchi Petrochemical Hub, Promising 50,000 Jobs
A major investment deal is set to transform Bauchi State’s economy, as Chinese company Fuhai Energy Group Company Limited has…
Asia Markets Rally on Wall Street Gains and Fed Rate-Cut Hopes; South Korea’s Kospi Hits Record High
Asia-Pacific markets climbed on Wednesday, following Wall Street’s strong performance as investors anticipated a potential Federal Reserve rate cut. Optimism…
Ghana Endorses Phase Two of ECOWAS Livestock Programme to Boost Meat Production and Trade
Ghana has officially endorsed the second phase of the West Africa Livestock Marketing Support Programme (PACBAO), aiming to strengthen the…
Netskope Joins Rare Cybersecurity IPO Wave After Rubrik, Backed by Lightspeed Venture Partners
The cybersecurity sector is gearing up for another rare Wall Street debut as Netskope, a cloud security platform, prepares to…
Global Stocks Rally as Dollar Weakens Amid Political Uncertainty in Argentina, Japan, and Europe
Global stock markets started the week on a positive note as the U.S. dollar slipped broadly, giving investors a boost…
AI Driving Scalability and Innovation in African Enterprises, Experts Say
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic buzzword but a transformative force shaping how African enterprises operate and expand.…
SpaceX Strikes $17 Billion Deal with EchoStar to Power Next-Gen Starlink Connectivity
Elon Musk’s SpaceX has secured a landmark $17 billion agreement with EchoStar Corp to accelerate the expansion of its Starlink…
U.S. Treasury Yields Steady Ahead of Key Inflation Reports as Market Eyes Fed Rate Decision
U.S. Treasury yields remained largely unchanged on Tuesday as investors awaited critical inflation data that could shape the Federal Reserve’s…
Nigeria’s Trade Investments Plunge as Inflation and FX Pressures Bite Amid Local Sourcing Shift
Foreign investment in Nigeria’s trade sector has taken a sharp hit, with capital inflows plummeting to $34.39 million in the…
Stock Futures Hold Steady as Investors Await Key Inflation Reports This Week
Stock futures opened little changed on Sunday evening as Wall Street prepared for a pivotal week centered on new inflation…
Google Antitrust Win Sparks $420 Billion Surge as Tech Giants Hit $21 Trillion Market Value
The U.S. tech industry capped off a historic week, with megacap stocks adding more than $420 billion in market value,…
U.S. Treasury Yields Hold Steady as Investors Await Key Inflation Data
U.S. Treasury yields were little changed on Monday as markets turned their attention to crucial inflation data expected later this…
Foreign Investors Bet Big on Lagos as Africa’s Innovation Powerhouse
Lagos is fast emerging as Africa’s leading innovation hub, with foreign investors doubling down on the city’s growing reputation as…
African Businesses Face 35% Higher Technology Costs, IFC Urges Digital Investment
African businesses are grappling with technology costs up to 35% higher than their global counterparts, the International Finance Corporation (IFC)…
Jet2 Shares Plunge 14% as Airline Lowers Profit Forecast Amid Slower Bookings
Jet2, the UK-based leisure airline, saw its shares tumble 14% on Thursday after the company warned that its full-year profits…
Asia Markets Climb as Fed Signals Rate Cuts, But China Stocks Slide
Asian markets bounced on Thursday, lifted by dovish comments from U.S. Federal Reserve officials and optimism after a smooth auction…
Tech News: Google Ordered to Pay $425 Million in Privacy Lawsuit After Jury Verdict
Google has been ordered to pay $425 million in damages after a federal jury in San Francisco found the tech…
Bitget Expands RWA Futures With Apple, Amazon, and Big Tech Stocks
Bitget, a leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 innovator, has announced the expansion of its Real-World Asset (RWA) Index Perpetual Futures,…
Watches of Switzerland Shares Soar 8% Despite U.S. Tariffs, Deutsche Bank Upgrades Stock
European stocks opened higher on Wednesday, reversing losses from the previous session as investors gained confidence amid ongoing fiscal concerns…