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An African paradox: Why do billions of dollars in donations fail to solve the continent’s problems?

African countries receive more than $150 billion a year in aid from Western governments, international organizations and private funds. Although the amount of the assistance is significant, many analysts and experts believe there are serious systemic problems that prevent the continent from implementing meaningful change. This begs the question: Why do problems such as famine,…

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Honor gets Circle to Search nod as Google turns back to China

Google is finally expanding its premium AI search feature to Chinese smartphone vendors. “Enhancements in AI are transforming the way we work, learn, shop, create and interact with our devices,” said George Zhao, CEO of Honor. “Whether you need translation assistance, homework help or simply want to find out more about an image that’s caught…

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Why haven’t SA banks done more with DeFi, CBDCs & crypto?

Source: Supplied. Sergio Barbosa, chief information officer of Global Kinetic, and chief executive officer of FutureBank. Despite the regulators’ fascination with the new technologies, local banks seem to remain fairly cautious about their adoption. The reasons for the incongruous response are varied, but banks should be aware that they could be missing out, and that…

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Soldier, villagers acquitted of cop bashing charges

A ZIMBABWE National Army member and two Lupane villagers have been acquitted on charges of assaulting a police officer following a dispute over a snooker game. A ZIMBABWE National Army member and two Lupane villagers have been acquitted on charges of assaulting a police officer following a dispute over a snooker game. The soldier Decent…

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Last LIA categories winners announced

Source: © IBB Online IBB Online Remarking on yet another year of judging in Las Vegas, LIA president and founder Barbara Levy, says, “When you look at all the Grand LIAs and Golds that have been awarded, one thing stands out – only the best have won. “Every jury has demonstrated that only work that…

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