War in Congo heightens risk of infectious diseases for millions

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Violence disrupts disease prevention efforts, leaving millions vulnerable to deadly infections.

Starbucks designs quieter stores to make sure it gets your order right

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That could make it easier for guests - especially those with hearing loss - to communicate while also dampening the din that can make it difficult for baristas to ...

Elton John will auction millions in art and antiques from Atlanta home

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Eight separate sales at Christie's New York will feature around 900 lots estimated at more than $10 million total.

CEOs are worried about quiet quitting

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As news quiet quitting flooded the internet, HR companies, consultants, law firms and even AI startups have jumped in to offer advice on how to prevent it, and there ...

SA retailers turn from China to source local clothes

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South African retailers are increasing investment in local clothing manufacturers -- both to reduce a dependency on Chinese imports and secure a supply chain thrown ...

A short-term spike for Bitcoin is on the cards

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After bouncing around the $10000 price level for the past two weeks, Bitcoin appears to be gaining momentum for a push higher.

Standard Bank expecting the Ivory Coast to start taking off

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Standard Bank expects its investment into French-speaking African countries to start taking off once its Ivory Coast business becomes established.

Currency float tamed inflation in Egypt and put the country on a path to prosperity

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One of the clearest signs that Egypt is starting to reap the economic benefits of a currency float more than three years ago came last week.

Give it cash now and swop Eskom debt later, proposes Nedbank

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Ask Nedbank group chief executive Mike Brown how to save South Africa?s beleaguered state-owned power utility and his approach is simple.

Mozambique set to reap $95bn from gas deposits

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Mozambique's government expects to reap $95billion (R1. 35trillion) in revenue over 25 years from natural-gas deposits.

Star’s disappearance shows the perils of China's showbiz industry

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Up until a few months ago, the future looked bright for Fan Bingbing. As one of China?s biggest movie stars.

We never called for Transnet chief's removal - Futuregrowth

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Futuregrowth Asset Management said it didn?t tell Transnet SOC Ltd. to remove chief executive Siyabonga Gama.

Amazon and Twitter looking bring customers more sports content

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Twitter and Amazon are looking at ways to bring more sports content to customers.

Ethereum Co-Founder believes speculative ‘trader types’ are driving crypto price

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Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin said the value of digital currencies was a bubble and the burgeoning ecosystem is stronger even as prices tumble.

Uber appoints new Chief Security Officer

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Uber has appointed Matt Olsen as their new chief trust and security officer.

NASA is testing hardware to stop GPS hackers

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NASA has been testing a prototype Pyramid technology in drones in North Dakota to help stop hackers.

Coinbase singed 50 000 new customers a day since 2017

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Coinbase, one of the world?s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, was signing up 50,000 new customers a day last year.

Turkey increases tariffs on some US imports

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Turkey added an additional tax on imports on American goods, the latest escalation in a standoff that?s brought ties between the two Nato allies.

Trump International Hotel & Tower sued for polluting a river

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The state of Illinois accused the Trump International Hotel & Tower of jeopardising the Chicago River?s aquatic life.

Uganda holds rate at record-low 9% to balance inflation costs

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Uganda?s central bank maintained its key interest rate at a record low as it seeks to balance rising inflation.

YouTube may offer cash to stars that promote its new features

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Youtube is paying talent upfront sums to use and promote new features, including paid memberships and an enhanced chat.

The co-founders of Wish are now billionaires

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Peter Szulczewski and Danny Zhang each own about a $1. 3 billion stake on paper, according to an analysis by EquityZen

Bitcoin down to $6 000 as other cryptocurrencies sink 12:30

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Ether and other smaller tokens are falling faster than Bitcoin.

This 250-year-old plantation is on the market for $9. 5 Million

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The 1,000-acre plot was originally a gift from King George II of England.

From high-flyers to jailbirds: chief execs who fell foul of the law

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One moment you?re the globe-trotting head of a corporation with an army of subordinates to execute your every order, the next you?re behind bars.

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