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Lithium is the New Gold, and Africa is Sitting on top of it
Lithium is the New Gold, and Africa is Sitting on top of it
With its diverse metal resources, Africa has recently been in the spotlight. The focus in this case is lithium-ion, and…
The New Youngest Billionaire in the World is a 25-Year-Old College Dropout
The New Youngest Billionaire in the World is a 25-Year-Old College Dropout
Originally published on Forbes by Cole Horton After growing up in the shadows of America’s nuclear weapons program, Alexandr Wang…
“We’re celebrating 1 billion trips in Africa,” says Uber
“We’re celebrating 1 billion trips in Africa,” says Uber
Uber Technologies Inc., or just Uber has announced that it has conducted 1 billion rides across all of its African…
Africa Hospitality Investment Forum (AHIF) Returns to Morocco
Africa Hospitality Investment Forum (AHIF) Returns to Morocco
The Africa Hospitality Investment Forum (AHIF) will return as an in-person event in 2022, taking place on 2 – 4 November,…
Ghana to host West African Mining and Power Exhibition and Conference
Ghana to host West African Mining and Power Exhibition and Conference
The West African mining industry is thriving. As one of the world’s largest gold-producing regions, it also supplies 22.6% of…
South Africa: Standard Bank Group Announces its First Black Woman Chairman
South Africa: Standard Bank Group Announces its First Black Woman Chairman
In a report published by Bloomberg, Africa’s biggest lender by assets, Standard Bank Group Ltd. has nominated a female Black…
Are Rights Abuses Tarnishing China’s Image in Africa?
Are Rights Abuses Tarnishing China’s Image in Africa?
Originally published on VOA by Kate Bartlett Last month, a Rwandan court made a significant statement against the mistreatment of…
The Microchip Implants that Let You Pay with your Hand
The Microchip Implants that Let You Pay with your Hand
Patrick Paumen causes a stir whenever he pays for something in a shop or restaurant. This is because the 37-year-old…
Nigeria-Born Tope Awotona Now One of U.S. Wealthiest Immigrants
Nigeria-Born Tope Awotona Now One of U.S. Wealthiest Immigrants
He built Calendly out of frustration, now the scheduling app is worth $3 billion—and the subject of a heated Twitter…
Jumia Stock Skyrocketed after Partnership with U.S. Shipping Giant, UPS
Jumia Stock Skyrocketed after Partnership with U.S. Shipping Giant, UPS
Jumia Technologies, a pan-African e-commerce startup, saw its stock soar on Monday after it announced a partnership with United Parcel…