Rwanda Becomes Africa’s First AI Scaling Hub With $17.5 Million Boost From Gates Foundation
Rwanda is set to become Africa’s leading destination for artificial intelligence (AI) development following a $17.5 million (Rwf25 billion) investment from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to establish the
Meta Explores AI Infrastructure Deal With Anthropic Amid Data Centre Expansion
Meta is reportedly in early discussions with artificial intelligence startup Anthropic about leasing computing capacity, a move that could see the social media company expand into the cloud computing market
Hushpuppi’s Associate, Woodberry, Pleads Guilty, Forfeits $8m, Assets
Olalekan Jacob Ponle, known as Woodberry, has pleaded guilty to wire fraud. He also agreed to forfeit $8 million in proceeds of wire fraud as well as luxury cars and
Gray Zone Warfare Officially Becomes an Open-World Extraction Shooter
Gray Zone Warfare, originally described as an intense tactical FPS, has now fully embraced its identity as an open-world extraction shooter, according to its developers at MADFINGER Games. Since its
China, Brazil Strike Deal to Ditch Dollar for Trade
China and Brazil have reached a deal to trade in their own currencies, ditching the United States dollar as an intermediary, the Brazilian government said on Wednesday. As reported on
Tesla Profits Climb Despite Price Cuts
Tesla, the electric vehicle (EV) giant, has reported a significant increase in profits, surpassing analysts' expectations despite implementing price cuts that affected its revenue per vehicle sold. In the second
Asia’s Richest Man Ambani Unveils Plans for Major Jio Listing in Potential Record-Breaking Indian IPO
Indian billionaire and business magnate Mukesh Ambani has announced plans to take telecommunications giant Jio Platforms public, in a move that could become one of the largest share offerings in
Oando Wins Energy Deal of the Year
Oando Plc has been honored with the Energy Deal of the Year 2024 award at the Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES) 2025 in recognition of its landmark $783 million acquisition
Nigerian Breweries Appoints Nkechi Runsewe As Human Resources Director
Nigerian Breweries Plc has announced the appointment of Nkechi Runsewe as its new Human Resources Director, effective August 1, 2026. Runsewe succeeds Grace Omo-Lamai, who is set to retire on
WhatsApp Introduces Instant Video Messages with End-to-End Encryption
This week, WhatsApp, the messaging app owned by Meta, made a significant announcement, revealing a new feature that allows users to record and send video clips directly within the app.
EU Slaps AliExpress With Record €550 Million Fine Over Illegal Products
The European Union has imposed a record €550 million (£467 million) fine on Chinese e-commerce platform AliExpress after concluding that the company failed to adequately prevent the sale of illegal
Meta to Pour Hundreds of Billions into AI Data Centres Across the U.S.
Meta is preparing to spend hundreds of billions of dollars on vast artificial intelligence data centres across the United States, founder Mark Zuckerberg announced, marking one of the tech industry's
Treasure Hunter Unearths 748 Ancient Coins Inspired by Indiana Jones
George Ridgway, a 34-year-old archaeologist from Ashbocking, Suffolk, discovered a remarkable hoard of 748 ancient gold and silver coins at Helmingham Hall, Suffolk. His find, which dates back as far
Who was Brian Thompson, Healthcare CEO Gunned Down in New York?
Brian Thompson, a prominent figure in the U.S. healthcare sector, tragically lost his life on Wednesday in what appears to be a targeted attack in Manhattan. Known for his leadership
Google Explores AI Paywall Option Amid Business Model Revamp
Google, the ubiquitous search engine utilized by over a billion individuals globally, is reportedly contemplating a shift towards monetizing premium content generated through artificial intelligence (AI). The tech giant, a
Diamond Sports Must Pay Four MLB Teams in Full, Bankruptcy Judge Says
Diamond Sports, the owner of Bally Sports regional sports networks, has been ordered by a bankruptcy judge to make full media rights payments to four Major League Baseball (MLB) teams.
Kandinsky Painting Recovered by Holocaust Victims’ Heirs Sets Auction Record at Nearly $45 Million
A painting by Russian Modernist Wassily Kandinsky that once belonged to victims of the Nazi Holocaust, has sold for £37.2 million ($44.55 million) at Sotheby's in London. As reported on
Theophilus Akhimie Speaks on Afrobeats’ Global Impact and the Headies Awards
Theophilus Akhimie, a U.S.-based Nigerian brand and marketing expert, and an avid enthusiast of the entertainment industry, is eagerly looking forward to the forthcoming 2023 edition of the prestigious Headies
GameStop to Close More Stores, Invest in Bitcoin Amid Struggles
GameStop has announced plans to shut down a "significant number" of additional stores in the coming months while shifting some of its financial focus toward cryptocurrency investments. In a regulatory
Boeing Finalizes Plea Deal with DOJ Over 737 Max Scandals
The U.S. Department of Justice has finalized a plea agreement with Boeing, marking a significant development in the company's ongoing legal troubles. Under the terms of the deal, Boeing will
