Category: NEWS
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Folorunsho Alakija and the Flourish Africa Movement: Building a New Era of Women Empowerment in Africa In the evolving story of African influence and economic transformation, Folorunsho Alakija stands out as more than a successful entrepreneur. She represents a generation of leaders who have moved beyond personal achievement to intentional impact. Her work reflects a…
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Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak has expressed skepticism about the rapid rise of artificial intelligence, warning that the technology may be moving faster than society can safely manage. Wozniak, a long-time advocate for responsible tech development, said he is not a fan of AI in its current form, citing concerns over trust, misuse, and the potential…
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Africa Hall of Fame: Power 100 Mohamed Salah: The Power of Excellence Mohamed Salah represents a form of power rooted in performance, discipline, and global recognition. His influence is built on excellence at the highest level of sport. Football is the most watched sport in the world. At its peak, it creates icons whose reach…
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Africa Hall of Fame: Power 100 Olugbenga Agboola: The Power of Digital Infrastructure A Different Kind of Power Olugbenga Agboola represents a form of power rooted in technology, payments, and digital infrastructure. His influence is not built on physical assets, but on the systems that enable money to move seamlessly across borders. In the digital…
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Africa Hall of Fame: Power 100 Akinwumi Adesina: The Power of Development Finance A Different Kind of Power Akinwumi Adesina represents a form of power rooted in development, policy, and large-scale economic transformation. His influence is not built on private wealth, but on the ability to direct billions of dollars toward growth across the African…
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Africa Hall of Fame: Power 100 Femi Otedola: The Power of Strategic Capital A Different Kind of Power Femi Otedola represents a form of power rooted in timing, discipline, and strategic capital. His influence is not built on constant expansion, but on precision, knowing when to enter, when to exit, and where to concentrate resources…
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China has deployed two of its most advanced naval warships for their first-ever combat exercises, marking a significant show of military capability and intent. The drills involve the Type 055 destroyers, widely regarded as among the most powerful surface combat ships in the world. These vessels are part of the People’s Liberation Army Navy and…
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Europe’s largest economy, Germany, is grappling with a deepening labour crisis and is increasingly looking to India to help fill the gap. The country is currently facing a massive shortage of skilled workers, driven largely by an ageing population and declining birth rates. As older workers retire in large numbers, there simply aren’t enough younger…
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Tech billionaire Elon Musk has announced an ambitious $20 billion semiconductor project dubbed “TeraFab,” aimed at transforming how advanced chips are built. The initiative is designed to bring chip design, memory production, and processor packaging all under one roof, a move that could significantly streamline the manufacturing process for next-generation AI hardware. TeraFab is expected…
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Plans for one of Africa’s most ambitious energy projects the Inga 3 Hydropower Project are back in motion as the Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Africa revive talks around the long-delayed $10 billion development. The project, part of the wider Grand Inga scheme on the Congo River, has been under discussion for years…