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IMF says Zambia making progress on economic stability but warns of fiscal pressures
The International Monetary Fund has acknowledged that Zambia has made meaningful progress in restoring macroeconomic stability following years of economic challenges, but the institution...
January records highest-ever air passenger load factor as global demand rises, says IATA
Global air passenger demand began the year on a strong footing, rising 3.8 percent year-on-year in January and pushing average load factors to a...
Italy looks to the U.S., Africa, and Azerbaijan for gas amid Qatar supply disruption
Italy is intensifying efforts to secure alternative natural gas supplies from multiple global partners, including the United States, several African producers, and Azerbaijan, following...
Ukraine offers expertise to help counter Iranian drones in the Middle East
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has indicated that Ukraine is ready to share its expertise in countering Iranian-made drones with international partners, including the United...
Europe backs Spain after Trump’s trade threats over Iran conflict
The European Union’s executive branch has publicly reaffirmed its support for Spain after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to cut off trade with Madrid...
Eight Sleep raises US$50m at US$1.5bn valuation as sleep tech market heats up
Eight Sleep, a New York‑based sleep technology company, announced that it has raised $50 million in fresh funding at a $1.5 billion valuation, signalling...
Decagon completes first tender offer at US$4.5bn valuation as AI support demand surges
Decagon, a fast‑growing artificial intelligence‑powered customer support company, has completed its first tender offer at a valuation of US$4.5 billion, marking a significant milestone in...
Israel strikes Tehran and Beirut as Iran targets U.S. bases across region
The already volatile conflict between Israel and Iran has dramatically intensified, entering its fifth day with a significant expansion of hostilities that now span...
British International Investment moves to secure controlling stake in Zambeef to strengthen southern Africa’s food systems
The UK’s development finance institution, British International Investment (BII), is progressing plans to acquire a controlling stake in Zambia’s largest agribusiness, Zambeef Products PLC,...
January records highest-ever air passenger load factor as global demand rises, says IATA
Global air passenger demand began the year on a strong footing, rising 3.8 percent year-on-year in January and pushing average load factors to a...
South Sudan on the brink of full-scale war as UN warns leaders threaten peace
South Sudan is facing the ominous prospect of renewed widespread conflict, with the United Nations Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan warning that...
Starlink provides a fragile digital lifeline for Darfur’s displaced
In the dusty displacement camps scattered around Tawila, North Darfur, a small cluster of people sits in silent anticipation, eyes fixed on their phones...
US Embassy in Riyadh struck by Iranian drones as Israeli forces enter Southern Lebanon in escalating regional War
The United States Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, was struck by Iranian drones early on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, as the already volatile Middle...
Paramount and HBO Max to merge into single streaming platform after Warner Bros Discovery acquisition
Paramount Global plans to merge HBO Max and Paramount+ into a single streaming service, according to an announcement by chief executive David Ellison, made...
Niger signs $128m US health deal as second AES state under Trump strategy
Niger has formally signed a $128 million health cooperation agreement with the United States, becoming the second member of the Alliance of Sahel States...
TVS Motor Company expands into South Africa with new distribution partnership
TVS Motor Company, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of two‑wheelers, has officially entered the South African market, marking a major expansion of its...
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