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October 2, 2020
Marriott International Opens Its First Aloft Hotel in Japan

The new Aloft Tokyo Ginza introduces the brand’s new future-proof design formula…
October 14, 2020
EDITION Hotels Opens 2 Highly Anticipated Luxury Brands in Tokyo

EDITION, the Fast-Growing Luxury Lifestyle Brand, Opens the First of Two Highly…
October 15, 2020
St. Regis Hotels & Resorts Celebrates Groundbreaking In The Dominican Republic

Natural influences and bespoke service take center stage along miles of exquisite…
December 1, 2020
Sheraton Hong Kong Tung Chung Hotel Opens in Picturesque Lantau Island

Sheraton Hong Kong Tung Chung Hotel, situated in picturesque Tung Chung, Lantau,…
September 24, 2023
African Development Bank and Google collaborate on digital transformation in Africa

ADB and Google have agreed to share a commitment to harness emerging…
May 14, 2024
IAE 2024 Forum: Africa Requires $277B Annually to Achieve 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

A panel discussion at the IAE 2024 forum – organized by Energy…

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Staff WriterJune 21, 2025
Bolt Introduces Comfort Rides to Premium Passengers in Nairobi

Bolt has introduced Bolt Comfort in Nairobi, which is a high-quality ride category with newer cars, highly rated drivers, and…
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Staff WriterJune 12, 2025
Lagos Green Line Metro: Lekki Rail to Carry 500,000 Commuters Daily

Lagos plans 68-km Green Line metro to connect Marina and Lekki, aiming to cut travel times, reduce traffic congestion, and…
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Staff WriterJune 12, 2025
Tesla Robotaxi Service Set for June 22 Launch, CEO Musk says

Tesla gears up to launch its long-awaited robotaxi service on June 22, 2025. Learn how Elon Musk’s autonomous EV fleet…
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Samcilla BaakojrApril 23, 2025
Ride, Deliver, Thrive: Yango Reinvents Urban Transport Across Africa

Yango Group showcased its ride-hailing, delivery, and mobility innovations at GITEX Africa 2025 in Marrakech, emphasizing its commitment to transforming…
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International

Samcilla BaakojrApril 3, 2025
Canada Strikes Back: Auto Tariffs Escalate Trade War with US

Canada retaliates against Trump’s 25% auto tariffs with countermeasures, aiming to protect jobs and minimize domestic fallout.
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Samcilla BaakojrApril 3, 2025
Trump’s Tariffs Wipe Out Billions from US Markets

US markets tumble as Trump's sweeping tariffs trigger a major sell-off. Airlines, tech, retail, and banks suffer heavy losses amid…
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Technology

April 27, 2024

PIN calls for improved gender-responsive access to ICTs

Paradigm Initiative calls for improved gender-responsive access to ICTs for girls with learning difficulties in the Global South.

August 19, 2024

Boost Your Child’s Learning with These Top 3 Fruit Games

Discover three fun and educational fruit-themed games for kids that blend learning with play. Perfect for early development, these games…

March 28, 2024

China’s Xiaomi to enter cut-throat EV market for the first time

Chinese consumer tech giant Xiaomi will launch its first-ever EV at a press conference in Beijing Thursday, injecting itself into…

June 12, 2025

Meta’s AI Moderation Under Fire for Removing Political Comment in Kenya

Meta’s Oversight Board is investigating a Facebook comment removal over the term “tugeges” linked to Kenyan ethnic politics, raising new…

April 14, 2025

$200B in Investor Power Arrives in Marrakech as GITEX AFRICA 2025 Kicks Off

Morocco hosts GITEX AFRICA 2025 in Marrakech, uniting global tech giants, startups, and investors to power Africa’s digital transformation and…

September 3, 2024

Internet Society Appoints Sally Wentworth as President and CEO

The Internet Society, a global charitable organization advocating for an open, globally connected, and secure Internet, has announced the appointment…

June 13, 2025
Google Cloud Outage Disrupts Global Services

Google Cloud suffered a major outage on June 13, 2025, disrupting services…
June 12, 2025
Meta’s AI Moderation Under Fire for Removing Political Comment in Kenya

Meta’s Oversight Board is investigating a Facebook comment removal over the term…
June 12, 2025
Yoshua Bengio Launches LawZero to Champion Safer AI Development

AI pioneer Yoshua Bengio launches LawZero, a nonprofit focused on building safe…
April 14, 2025
How Deepfakes and Disinformation Threaten Business

A recent example is the viral deepfake image of Hurricane Helena shared…
April 14, 2025
From Lagos to Nairobi: These 45 Startups Are Redefining Africa’s Tech Future

VivaTech reveals 45 finalists for the 2025 AfricaTech Awards, spotlighting Africa’s most…
April 14, 2025
$200B in Investor Power Arrives in Marrakech as GITEX AFRICA 2025 Kicks Off

Morocco hosts GITEX AFRICA 2025 in Marrakech, uniting global tech giants, startups,…
April 2, 2025
Nintendo’s Switch 2 Reveal: What Gamers Need to Know

Nintendo is gearing up to launch the highly anticipated Switch 2, promising…
March 30, 2025
Elon Musk Sells social media firm X to AI Company xAI for $45B

Elon Musk’s xAI has acquired X (formerly Twitter) for $45 billion, integrating…
March 29, 2025
Bridging the Digital Divide: IFLA’s Mission to Transform Libraries Worldwide

Discover how IFLA’s ‘Libraries Boosting Connectivity’ project is mapping digital access in…

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Staff WriterJune 20, 2025
Investors Are Ditching Big Cities for These African Real Estate Hotspots

Real estate investors are turning to mid-tier African cities like Kigali, Kisumu, and Sekondi-Takoradi, drawn by higher yields, lower costs,…
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Staff WriterJune 15, 2025
Africa’s Youth Shift Demand Toward Minimalist Real Estate

Young professionals across Africa are investing in minimalist real estate affordable, compact, and eco-friendly homes reshaping urban living.
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Samcilla BaakojrNovember 27, 2024
The Real Reason Housing Costs in Accra Are Spiraling Out of Control

The Real Reason Housing Costs in Accra Are Spiraling Out of control. Why are politicians ignoring affordable housing in Ghana?
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Samcilla BaakojrMarch 24, 2024
Canon adds new Cinema RAW Light formats to EOS C500 Mark II

The EOS C500 Mark II features a 5.9K full frame sensor, internal RAW recording, interchangeable lens mount and highly configurable…
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Samcilla BaakojrOctober 23, 2023
Introducing Yasmina Villas at Expo Valley

Introducing Yasmina Villas at Expo Valley by Expo City Dubai, the epitome of serene and nature-inspired living.
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Samcilla BaakojrSeptember 9, 2021
3 kid-friendly card games for families

Many people have played solitaire thanks to the fact that Microsoft chose it as one of the first PC games…
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Future & Startups

July 2, 2025
15-Year-Old Zambian Invents Affordable Sunscreen for People with Albinism

Zambia’s Mwape Chimpampa, 15, creates affordable sunscreen for people with albinism—highlighting Africa’s…
June 20, 2025
From Nairobi to Accra: How Co-Working Spaces Are Taking Over

Co-working spaces are transforming work culture across Africa, offering flexible and affordable…
September 18, 2024
Gender Parity will unlock $287B for Africa’s Economy by 2030

A Mastercard Foundation report, in collaboration with McKinsey & Company, reveals that…
March 25, 2024
Digital Lab Launches “Innovations Map” to Connect Libya’s Digital Innovators

This user-friendly online tool will serve as a comprehensive resource, connecting innovators,…
October 16, 2023
World’s largest startup show opens in Dubai

1,000 investors with a combined total of over US$ 1 trillion under…
March 23, 2023
Applications for the Inaugural AWS FinTech Africa Accelerator Now Open

Amazon Web Services’ Startup Loft Accelerator team announced the inaugural launch of…