Bank of England Reveals King Charles III Banknote Designs

Bank of England Reveals King Charles III Banknote Designs

The Bank of England has unveiled plans to keep a lasting legacy alive with the circulation of new banknotes featuring King Charles III in mid-2024. The United Kingdom’s central bank

Ecobank Launches Leadership Training Programme For Women-Owned Businesses in Africa

Ecobank Launches Leadership Training Programme For Women-Owned Businesses in Africa

Ecobank has launched its Ellevate Leadership Training Programme in partnership with the Global Business School Network (GBSN).The Ellevate Leadership Training Programme forms part of ‘Ellevate Equip’, the brand name for

Surprising Impact of McDonald’s Touchscreen Kiosks: Job Growth Instead of Cuts

Surprising Impact of McDonald’s Touchscreen Kiosks: Job Growth Instead of Cuts

When McDonald’s first introduced touchscreen kiosks in its restaurants 25 years ago, many feared they would lead to job losses. However, the actual outcome was unexpected: rather than eliminating jobs,

Mark Your Calendars! GTCO Fashion Weekend is Back | 12th – 13th November 2022

Mark Your Calendars! GTCO Fashion Weekend is Back | 12th – 13th November 2022

Fashion and style enthusiasts worldwide can once again look forward to experiencing extraordinary fashion moments at the 2022 Guaranty Trust (GTCO) Fashion Weekend scheduled to hold on November 12th and

Meta’s Business Groups Cut in Latest Round of Layoffs

Meta’s Business Groups Cut in Latest Round of Layoffs

Facebook-parent company Meta has begun implementing layoffs within its business groups, as confirmed by social media posts from affected employees. Workers in operations, project management, marketing, policy, communications, and risk

Italian Authorities Seize €121 Million from Amazon for Alleged Tax fraud and Worker Exploitation

Italian Authorities Seize €121 Million from Amazon for Alleged Tax fraud and Worker Exploitation

Italian financial authorities have seized €121 million from Amazon's Milan branch following accusations of tax fraud and worker exploitation. The investigation, led by the Milan prosecutor's office, uncovered an alleged

Alexa is Dead as Amazon Shuts Down Popular SEO Ranking Tool

Alexa is Dead as Amazon Shuts Down Popular SEO Ranking Tool

On the heels of its announcement in December 2021, Amazon has shut down its popular website research and SEO analysis tool. Alexa was well known within the digital marketing hub

Fayrouz Unveils ‘Here’s To Taste’ Campaign with Beauty Tukura, Introduces New Look and Apple-Watermelon Flavor

Fayrouz Unveils ‘Here’s To Taste’ Campaign with Beauty Tukura, Introduces New Look and Apple-Watermelon Flavor

Premium soft drink brand Fayrouz has launched its 'Here’s to Taste' campaign, featuring former beauty queen and reality TV star, Beauty Tukura. This initiative celebrates Fayrouz’s refreshed look and its

Japan Demands Major Reforms from Toyota After New Certification Violations

Japan Demands Major Reforms from Toyota After New Certification Violations

The Japanese government has issued a directive to Toyota Motor Corporation, requiring "drastic reforms" following the discovery of new violations in the company's vehicle certification procedures. The Ministry of Transport's

Surge in Popularity of ‘Dumbphones’ as Adults and Teens Seek to Reduce Screen Time

Surge in Popularity of ‘Dumbphones’ as Adults and Teens Seek to Reduce Screen Time

Adults and teenagers aiming to cut back on their screen time are increasingly swapping their smartphones for simpler, "dumb" models. The ability to track daily screen time on smartphones can

Heineken Taps WPP to Power Global Shopper Marketing and Commerce Strategy

Heineken Taps WPP to Power Global Shopper Marketing and Commerce Strategy

Heineken has deepened its long-standing relationship with WPP, naming the global advertising and communications giant as its exclusive partner for shopper marketing and commerce across its flagship beer brands -

Researcher Uses a $25 Device to Hack Into Elon Musk’s Starlink System

Researcher Uses a $25 Device to Hack Into Elon Musk’s Starlink System

During the Black Hat security conference in Las Vegas, a cyber-security researcher from Belgium, Lennert Wouters managed to hack Elon Musk's Starlink internet system for the first time ever by

Diageo Launches Trial for Reusable Keg System to Cut Smirnoff’s Carbon Footprint

Diageo Launches Trial for Reusable Keg System to Cut Smirnoff’s Carbon Footprint

Diageo is trialling a new reusable keg and bottle dispensing system for Smirnoff vodka in select bars across Ireland, aiming to significantly reduce carbon emissions. The pilot, which will run

Macy’s Announces Closure of 150 Stores Amid Restructuring Plan

Macy’s Announces Closure of 150 Stores Amid Restructuring Plan

Macy's, under new CEO Tony Spring's leadership, is set to close approximately 150 underperforming stores over the next three years, about 30% of its total fleet, to ensure its relevance

Google Settles ‘Incognito’ Lawsuit, Agrees to Delete Billions of Browser Records

Google Settles ‘Incognito’ Lawsuit, Agrees to Delete Billions of Browser Records

Google has reached a settlement in a lawsuit concerning its 'Incognito' private browsing mode, agreeing to delete billions of data records related to users' browsing habits. Initially filed in 2020,

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg Critiques Apple’s New Headset

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg Critiques Apple’s New Headset

In a bold move, Meta's CEO Mark Zuckerberg has publicly criticized rival company Apple's latest headset, the Vision Pro, asserting that Meta's own offering, the Quest 3, is superior in

Affirm Stock Soars on New Deal With Amazon Pay

Affirm Stock Soars on New Deal With Amazon Pay

Shares of Affirm Holdings (AFRM) experienced a significant surge on Wednesday following the announcement of a partnership with Amazon Pay (AMZN). This collaboration will enable merchants utilizing Amazon Pay to

7 Must-Read Books Recommended by African Tech Leaders

7 Must-Read Books Recommended by African Tech Leaders

In the fast-evolving world of African technology and innovation, staying inspired and informed is essential for success. We delved into the reading habits of prominent African tech leaders to uncover

The Container Store Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Amid Retail Challenges

The Container Store Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Amid Retail Challenges

The Container Store, a long-standing name in home organization, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, citing financial struggles and shifts in consumer spending habits. The announcement comes as the

Dick’s Sporting Goods is Buying Foot Locker for $2.4 Billion

Dick’s Sporting Goods is Buying Foot Locker for $2.4 Billion

Dick’s Sporting Goods has announced plans to acquire longtime rival Foot Locker in a $2.4 billion agreement, marking a major move in the evolving retail landscape as apparel companies seek

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