All it took was a new currency in Zimbabwe to wipe out half of Strive Masiyiwa’s net worth. The country’s only billionaire, Masiyiwa built a fortune primarily in telecom. He owns large stakes in two companies that trade on Zimbabwe’s stock exchange. But his country’s decision in June to ban all foreign currencies and use only the Zimbabwe dollar accelerated ...
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Joshua, Pulev bout set for May in Turkey
The International Boxing Federation heavyweight clash between Anthony Joshua and Bulgarian boxer Kubrat Pulev will hold in Istanbul, Turkey in May. The date and venue of the fight were confirmed on Pulev’s official Facebook page. Pulev, 38 posted a link to an article that appears to claim that the much-anticipated fight will take place at the Vodafone Arena – home of Turkish ...
Read More »UK tech sector surged by 44% in 2019, outpacing US and China
Venture capital investment in UK tech companies surged by 44% in 2019, meaning that growth in the country’s technology sector continues to outpace that of the US, China, Germany, and France. New data prepared for the government’s Digital Economy Council shows that around £10.1bn ($13.2bn) was invested in companies in the sector last year, which accounts for around a third ...
Read More »At least 15 killed in Mali night attack
There are reports from central Mali that at least 15 people have been killed in an overnight attack on a Fulani village. A security official told the French news agency that some of the victims had their throats slit during the attack on Sinda village near the town of Douentza in the Mopti region of central Mali. A local official ...
Read More »I caught HIV on a one-night stand and now I want to warn you
A Kenyan woman who was infected with HIV is speaking out about the risks of getting infected after she became HIV-positive following a one-night stand. Naomi Ireri, 41, a campaigner who warns youths against rushing into sex, told BBC Swahili how she had only known the man for a week before they had sex. Then he stopped responding to her ...
Read More »Iran plane crash: Khamenei to lead Friday prayers for first time since 2012
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is to lead Friday prayers in the capital Tehran – the first time he has done so in eight years. It comes in the wake of widespread angry protests over the Ukrainian passenger plane shot down by Iran’s military last week. Iran’s leadership is also under pressure over a sharp downturn in the economy ...
Read More »‘Flying whale’ enters service at long last
One of the aviation world’s most hotly anticipated planes, the Airbus Beluga XL, has entered full-time service, having made its first operational flight on January 9, 2020. At a time when jumbo passenger airliners such as the Airbus A380 and Boeing 747 are on their way out, the Beluga XL — the first of six — will be one of the biggest ...
Read More »Kenya recovers stolen assets worth $20m
Kenya’s Public Prosecutor Noordin Haji says the state has recovered stolen assets worth $20m (£15.3m) from corruption cases. However, that is only 1% of an estimated $2bn (£1.53bn) worth of public money involved in high profile corruption cases. In recent years high profile politicians and public servants have been arrested and prosecuted for corruption, but none has been convicted yet. ...
Read More »Russian government resigns as Vladimir Putin plans future
Russia’s government has resigned, hours after President Vladimir Putin proposed sweeping constitutional changes that could prolong his stay in power. If approved by the public, the proposals would transfer power from the presidency to parliament. Mr. Putin is due to step down in 2024 when his fourth term of office comes to an end. But there is speculation he could ...
Read More »US and China sign deal to ease trade war
The US and China have signed an agreement aimed at easing a trade war that has rattled markets and weighed on the global economy. Speaking in Washington, US President Donald Trump said the pact would be “transformative” for the US economy. Chinese leaders called it a “win-win” deal that would help foster better relations between the two countries. China has pledged to ...
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