Samsung Heavy Industries Hires Foreign Welders to Bridge Labor Shortage
Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) has hired over 40 welders from Indonesia to work at its Geoje Island yard in South Korea as it struggles to recruit skilled workers, the company
Coca-Cola Launches Programme to Empower 20,000 African Women Entreprenuers
In a bid to increase the impact of African women entrepreneurs, the Coca-Cola Foundation has partnered with Women in Africa (WIA) through the JAMII Femmes initiative to support 20,000 women-led
Meta Unveils AI-Powered Smart Glasses and Neural Wristband at Developer Conference
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has unveiled a new line of AI-driven smart glasses, strengthening its push to make wearable technology a key part of everyday
Moniepoint Secures $110M Funding Boost from Google and Partners
Moniepoint, a fast-growing Nigerian fintech startup, has secured $110 million in Series C funding, with backing from a Google-affiliated African investment fund and Development Partners International LLP. The fresh capital
Japanese Brewer Asahi Suffers Cyber-Attack Disrupting Domestic Operations
Japanese drinks giant Asahi has disclosed that a cyber-attack has forced a systems shutdown, halting parts of its order processing, shipping, and customer service operations in its home market. The
Singapore Seizes $42.5 Million Mansion in Nvidia Chip Smuggling Investigation
Authorities in Singapore have seized a luxury mansion valued at 55 million Singapore dollars (about $42.5 million) as part of an ongoing investigation into the alleged smuggling of advanced Nvidia
CBN Raises Alarm on Fake Emails, Links Used to Hack Bank Accounts
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has raised concerns over an increase in fraudulent emails, messages, and online links designed to compromise bank accounts and steal sensitive financial information. In
Kanye West’s Termination From Adidas Reportedly Leaves Company Stuck With $530m of Yeezy Sneakers
Kanye West‘s termination from adidas has reportedly left the sportswear giant in a bit of a bind and stuck with a massive overstock of Yeezy sneakers. According to the Financial
US Court Rules Uber and Lyft Workers are Contractors
A US court has ruled that "gig" economy giants including Uber and Lyft can continue treating their workers as independent contractors in the state of California. As reported on BBC,
Anger Erupts as Nike’s Sold-Out £500 ‘Super Shoes’ Spark Resale Frenzy
Nike's highly anticipated Alphafly 3 running shoe, famously worn by the late Kelvin Kiptum, triggered a wave of frustration among runners after selling out within minutes of its release. Scheduled
Post Office Lawyer Accuses Company of Deception in Sub-Postmasters’ Case
In a significant revelation at the Horizon Inquiry, barrister Simon Clarke, formerly associated with a firm advising the Post Office, accused the company of misleading him regarding evidence crucial to
Nvidia Announces 10-for-1 Stock Split, Making Shares More Affordable
Nvidia, the leading semiconductor company, has unveiled plans for a 10-for-1 stock split, aiming to make its shares more accessible to individual investors amid surging demand. Over the past five
Tinder Owner, Match Group Settles Antitrust Claims Against Google’s App Store Ahead of Trial
Match Group, the parent company of popular dating platforms like Match, Tinder, and Hinge, has reached a settlement with Google, withdrawing a significant antitrust lawsuit against the tech giant's app
Taylor Swift’s ‘Tortured Poets Department’ Smashes Streaming Records on Spotify, Amazon, Apple
Taylor Swift continues her reign over the music industry as her latest album, "The Tortured Poets Department," shatters streaming records across major platforms including Spotify, Amazon Music, and Apple Music.
Bud Light Boycott Costs Anheuser-Busch InBev Over $1 Billion in Lost Sales
Anheuser-Busch InBev, the world's largest brewer, faced a significant setback, potentially losing over $1.4 billion in sales due to a boycott following its brief collaboration with a transgender influencer to
Apple’s New iPad Pro Ad Sparks Controversy and Criticism
Apple's latest advertisement for its iPad Pro has stirred controversy and sparked backlash among viewers who feel it misses the mark. Shared by Apple CEO Tim Cook on social media,
DoorDash Introduces Buy Now, Pay Later for Fast Food in Partnership With Klarna
DoorDash users will soon have the option to Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) for their meals, following a new partnership between the food delivery giant and Klarna, a financial service
Gary Lineker’s Netflix Leap Puts Him in Podcasting’s Premier League – But Can He Deliver?
Gary Lineker is laughing - the kind of deep, familiar laugh that has become a signature of The Rest Is Football. Moments earlier, Micah Richards had cheekily crowned him “top
Google Faces Monopoly Allegations in Canada and Regulatory Scrutiny in India
Google is under pressure on multiple fronts, facing monopoly accusations from Canada’s Competition Bureau (CCB) and a new investigation by India’s antitrust regulator over its app policies. These developments add
Gazprom Records First Annual Loss in Over 20 Years Amid Europe Sales Decline
In a significant financial downturn, Gazprom, Russia's state-owned gas giant, has reported its first annual loss in over two decades, amounting to 629 billion rubles ($6.9 billion) for the year
