Thailand Eases Longstanding Afternoon Alcohol Ban in Bid to Attract Tourists
Thailand has suspended its long-running prohibition on afternoon alcohol sales as part of a six-month experiment aimed at reviving tourism and stimulating the economy. Under the temporary measure, licensed stores,
Morse Micro Launches Affordable Long-Range Wi-Fi HaLow Router with Up to 10-Mile Coverage
Tech company Morse Micro has unveiled the MM-HL1-EXT, a Wi-Fi HaLow router designed to provide long-range, low-power connectivity at an affordable price. Retailing for under $100, the device offers up
Axel Springer To Acquire Telegraph Media Group In £575m Deal
European media giant Axel Springer has agreed to acquire Telegraph Media Group (TMG) for £575 million. The agreement surpasses a £500 million takeover proposal made late last year by Daily
Snap Inc Announces Layoffs, Cutting 10% of Global Workforce, Approximately 500 Jobs
Snap Inc, the parent company of Snapchat, has revealed plans to lay off 10% of its staff, impacting around 500 global full-time employees. The tech firm joins the recent trend
Carmart Africa Launches Car Price Checker to Tackle Vehicle Price Inflation in Nigeria
Carmart Africa has introduced a groundbreaking solution to address inflated car prices in Nigeria with the launch of its Car Price Checker and Car Valuation Tool. This innovative resource aims
Dangote Refinery Raises Alarm Over Alleged Sale of Substandard Fuel by Nearby Company
Dangote Refinery has raised concerns over a nearby facility allegedly involved in the blending and sale of substandard petroleum products in Nigeria. The company claims that an international trading firm
‘It’s a Mistake!’ Why Elon Musk Will Not be Leaving His Companies to His Children
Elon Musk, the 51-year-old billionaire and founder of companies like SpaceX and Tesla, has made it clear that he will not be giving control of his companies to his children.
Macy’s Concludes Investigation into Employee Who Concealed $150 Million in Expenses
Macy's has wrapped up its investigation into an accounting employee who deliberately concealed more than $150 million in delivery expenses over nearly three years. The company has since strengthened its
Japan Approves Plan to Open its First Casino
Japanese officials have approved controversial plans to build the country's first gambling resort.The complex will open in the western city of Osaka in 2029. Casinos have long been illegal in
Trump Pardons Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao
Former Binance chief executive Changpeng Zhao, widely known as "CZ", has been granted a presidential pardon by US President Donald Trump, less than a year after serving a four-month prison
From Mumbai Startup Founder to WhatsApp Chief: The Rise of Kunal Shah
For years, Kunal Shah occupied a unique place in India's technology ecosystem. He was not merely a startup founder. He was a thinker, investor, commentator and, to many aspiring entrepreneurs,
Russian Hackers Breach Microsoft Systems, Accessing Source Code and Internal Systems
In a recent revelation, Microsoft disclosed a significant breach by Russian state-backed hackers, indicating a more extensive intrusion into its core software systems than previously acknowledged. The tech giant disclosed
Kanye West Leaks Alleged adidas Memo in Claims of Conspiracy
Kanye West has stirred controversy yet again, this time by leaking what he purports to be an internal adidas document, alleging a conspiracy against him by the sportswear giant. In
Trump-Backed US TikTok Launch Faces Early Technical And Political Turbulence
TikTok’s newly restructured US operation, now controlled by a group of largely American investors approved by President Donald Trump, has stumbled out of the gate amid technical disruptions and growing
Swish Fusion Launches Two Landmark Events to Foster Collaboration Between Western and Indigenous Markets
Swish Fusion, a premier event platform at the forefront of Africa’s media, retail, and tech markets, is set to host two game-changing events aimed at bridging the gap between Western
OPay Highlights Smart Business Solutions At Nigeria Agrofood International Trade Show 2026
OPay took centre stage as a major sponsor at the Nigeria Agrofood International Trade Show 2026, held from March 24 to 26 at the Landmark Centre in Lagos. The annual
Luxury Fruits: The $400 Pineapple Making Waves
Imagine splurging $400 on a luxury dining experience. You might opt for premium caviar, fine wine, or a lavish multi-course meal at an upscale restaurant. Or, you could invest in
Iceland Offers £1 Reward to Shoppers Who Report Shoplifters
Supermarket chain Iceland has launched a new initiative that will see customers rewarded with £1 credit on their Bonus Card if they report shoplifting incidents in-store. The company’s executive chairman,
Early Version of Mickey Mouse Enters Public Domain as Copyright Expires
As of January 1, 2024, a historic moment has unfolded in the world of entertainment, as an early version of Mickey Mouse, featured in Walt Disney's 1928 short film "Steamboat
Meta’s Quest to Shape the Future: Can It Finally Succeed?
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has built one of the most dominant social media empires of the modern era. However, its attempts to expand beyond social networking have often
