US$280bn climate bond market not working

One of Wall Street’s favourite financial innovations for helping reduce corporate greenhouse gas emissions isn’t functioning as intended.  That’s according to new research from the investor-focused non-profit Climate Bonds Initiative…

Treat for motorsport lovers at John Love Memorial Race

Shingai Dhlamini All roads lead to Bulawayo for the prestigious John Love Race Day which will take place this Saturday at the Bulawayo Motorsport Park along the Victoria Falls Road.…

Visa adds new AI tools to curb fraud

Visa is adding three new AI-powered fraud-prevention tools to its suite of products for business clients as the credit-card giant uses the technology to improve security. Among the tools, available…

WATCH: Entrepreneur transforms rural homestead into stunning oasis

Leonard Ncube, [email protected]  NESTLED within the lush Musasa woodlands in Mathambo area in Lupane district in Matabeleland North, the founder of Kingdom Blue Funeral Service, Mr Brilliant Ncube’s picturesque homestead is…

Nigeria records US$1,5bn inflow in a week

In a remarkable turn of events, Nigeria’s economy has witnessed a sudden surge with a staggering US$1,5 billion influx within just a week.  The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has…

Fenerbahce to vote on withdrawal threat

Fenerbahce are set to vote on whether they will go through with their threat of withdrawing from the Super Lig today, with the Turkish top-flight club’s future hanging in the…

Three-year-old start-up bets AI can fix accountant shortage

Artificial intelligence (AI) start-up Fieldguide has raised US$30 million for its accounting industry offering. The three-year-old firm closed a Series B round that also included Silicon Valley financier Elad Gil…

Relief for Kenyan economy as inflation falls

Kenya’s economy continues to experience some relief as its inflation fell in March. In February, the country’s inflation hit a 23-month low of 6,3 percent. Its inflation has fallen further…

Everton post $112 million loss

Everton posted a loss of £ 89.1 million (US$112.52 million) for the 2022-23 season on Sunday, almost double the figure from a year earlier, as they await the outcome of…

Germany kit blocked over Nazi symbolism

Adidas has banned football fans from buying German football kits customised with the number 44, after media raised its resemblance to the symbol used by World War Two-era Nazi SS…

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