To regulate, or not to regulate the digital industry in Africa

The African Telecommunications Union (ATU) says the continent needs digital innovation to spill over into all segments of business and society to strengthen Africa’s digital economy. “According to the World…

Russian defence minister orders troop withdrawal behind Dnieper

Russian Defence Minister Sergey Shoigu has ordered to start pulling out troops behind the Dnieper River. “Start withdrawing the troops and take all measures to ensure the safe relocation of…

Zim trio in Egypt International Series

Takudzwa Chitsiga Sports Reporter IN-FORM Zimbabwean professional golfer Scott Vincent had probably his worst ranking in the Asian Tour’s International Series after he finished tied on position 53 at this week’s…

Karo operations to create 8 000 jobs

Enacy Mapakame Karo Mining Holdings (KMH), a resources exploitation firm that is developing a Tier 1 platinum group metals (PGMs) mining operation in Zimbabwe, is expected to create thousands of…

Africa to field all home-grown coaches

Africa will have five home-grown coaches at the World Cup finals for the first time in a breakthrough that could lead to a change of mindset and more opportunity for…

Artificial sweeteners may be linked to heart disease

According to a study, there is a direct link between increased artificial sweetener consumption and an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, such as heart attack and stroke. The study was…

US$73bn trade deals sealed at China’s biggest import expo

SHANGHAI. –  The fifth China International Import Expo (CIIE) concluded in Shanghai yesterday, with a total of US$73,5 billion worth of tentative deals reached for one-year purchases of goods and services.…

Meta’s Zuckerberg to cut over 11000 jobs

Meta Platforms chief executive officer Mark Zuckerberg said the company will cut more than 11 000 jobs, calling himself responsible for the first major round of layoffs in the social…

Amazon first public firm to lose $1 trillion stock value

Amazon.com is the world’s first public company to lose a trillion dollars in market value as a combination of rising inflation, tightening monetary policies and disappointing earnings updates triggered a…

Maddison, Rashford, Wilson make England squad

LONDON. — Leicester midfielder James Maddison has been included in England’s 26-man squad for the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Manager Gareth Southgate has also picked Manchester United forward Marcus…