Category: NEWS
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Africa Hall of Fame: Power 100 Issad Rebrab: The Power of Industrial Transformation A Different Kind of Power Issad Rebrab represents a form of power rooted in production—manufacturing, processing, and industrial capacity. His influence is not built on extraction or finance, but on transformation: turning raw materials into finished goods at scale. In an era…
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Africa Hall of Fame: Power 100 Mike Adenuga: The Power of Networks and Natural Resources A Different Kind of Power Mike Adenuga represents a rare convergence of power—one rooted in both connectivity and natural resources. His influence spans two of the most strategic sectors in the modern economy: telecommunications and oil. Together, they form a…
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Africa Hall of Fame: Power 100 Strive Masiyiwa: The Architect of Africa’s Digital Backbone A Different Kind of Power Strive Masiyiwa represents a form of power that is both foundational and far-reaching—built not on extraction or luxury, but on connectivity. His influence lies in the invisible infrastructure that powers modern economies: networks, data, and communication.…
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In a major leadership shake-up at one of the world’s most influential tech and entertainment companies, Asha Sharma has been appointed Executive Vice President and CEO of Microsoft Gaming, succeeding longtime industry figure Phil Spencer as he retires after nearly four decades with the company. The transition announced on February 20, 2026 marks a new…
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Rapper Lil Poppa born Janarious Mykel Wheeler has died at the age of 25, officials confirmed on February 18, 2026 in Fulton County, Georgia. The Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office says the cause and manner of his death are still under investigation, with no official determination released yet. Lil Poppa rose from Jacksonville’s hip-hop scene…
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Africa Hall of Fame: Power 100 Why Aliko Dangote Defines Scale, Power and Africa’s Industrial Future A Different Definition of Power In the global hierarchy of influence, wealth alone is no longer the ultimate marker of power. True power lies in the ability to shape economies, control supply chains and redefine the future of entire…
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Dorna Sports, the long-time commercial rights holder for MotoGP, has officially rebranded itself as the MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group, marking a strategic shift in how the organisation thinks about motorcycle racing and global spectator engagement. The new name reflects a move beyond simply managing race operations toward presenting MotoGP as a comprehensive entertainment platform one…
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Legendary civil rights leader Jesse Jackson has died at the age of 84, his family announced, marking the passing of one of the most influential figures in the American struggle for justice, equality and human rights. Jackson’s death was confirmed by his family and the organisation he founded, the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, which said he…
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Legendary Oscar-winning actor Robert Duvall has died at the age of 95, his wife Luciana Pedraza Duvall announced, marking the end of one of the most enduring and respected careers in Hollywood history. Duvall passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by love and comfort, according to the statement shared on social media by his…