Financial insights
France hit with record credit downgrade as debt burden deepens
France’s credit rating has been cut to its lowest level on record by Fitch, with the agency warning that political...
Africa
South Africa to reopen Steve Biko inquest 48 years after death in police custody – video
South Africa has announced it will reopen the inquest into the death of anti-apartheid activist Steve Biko, nearly half a...
Climate & energy
Oil giants tied to deadly heatwaves in landmark emissions study
For the first time, a scientific study has directly linked carbon emissions from individual fossil fuel companies to dozens of...
On this day
On this day in 1993: Oslo I Accord signed in Washington, D.C
On 13 September 1993, the world witnessed a moment of extraordinary symbolism on the White House lawn, where Israeli Prime...
MSTRpay Ambassadors
MSTRpay Ambassadors: Séraphine Barigenera leads ecosystem development in Burundi
MSTRpay has appointed Ms. Séraphine Barigenera as Lead of Ecosystem Development for Burundi, representing the company as it advances its...
Global news
Nepal faces deepening political and economic turmoil
Nepal is grappling with mounting political instability, worsening economic pressures, and growing public discontent as its fragile coalition government struggles...
Banking
PalmPay seeks $100 million to fuel expansion across Africa and Asia
Nigeria’s fast-growing neobank PalmPay is in talks to raise up to $100 million in new funding, as it accelerates its...
Asia sees fresh surge in digital banking innovation and regulation
Asia’s digital banking sector is witnessing a wave of developments as banks and regulators accelerate innovation and tighten oversight amid...
Commodities
Gold’s five-year journey: From pandemic highs to market uncertainty
Over the past five years, gold has navigated a volatile path shaped by the pandemic, shifting interest rates, and geopolitical...
Africa finance
Africa targets $50 billion annually for climate finance push
African leaders have launched an ambitious plan to raise $50 billion each year to fund climate solutions, marking one of...
Asia finance
South Korea delays capital gains tax, markets hit record high
South Korea’s Kospi index climbed to a record high on Friday after President Lee Jae-Myung’s administration announced a delay to...
Asia finance shaken by Indonesian turmoil and boosted by biofuel surge
Financial markets in Asia are moving on contrasting signals today, with Indonesia hit by political upheaval after the dismissal of...
Caribbean
IDB seeks venture capital partners to boost Caribbean innovation
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has announced a new initiative to attract venture capital funds and investment managers to support...
Caribbean turns to debt swaps and ocean funding to build resilience
Caribbean nations are advancing innovative financial strategies, with Barbados set to pilot a regional debt-for-resilience swap and the regional development...
AI - Tech
Malaysia tightens data centre rules amid AI chip export concerns
Malaysia has imposed stricter controls on its data centre expansion to address environmental constraints and respond to political pressure from...
Mastercard urges Africa to adopt ten steps for AI-driven growth
Africa’s expanding digital economy is set to benefit from artificial intelligence, but Mastercard has warned that governments and businesses must...
World safety
Poland rebuffs Trump speculation on drones as Nato bolsters air defences
Poland has dismissed suggestions by former U.S. president Donald Trump that a recent drone incident on its territory was a...
Blockchain
Bitcoin eyes $115,000 after CPI data, but traders split on outlook
Bitcoin surged towards the $115,000 mark on Thursday after U.S. consumer price index (CPI) data matched expectations, fuelling optimism that...
Stock of the week
Stock of the Week: Equity Group Holdings Ltd, Kenya (EBL)
Equity Group Holdings Ltd. (traded on the Nairobi Securities Exchange under ticker EBL) stands out this week as a top...
Newshub longread
Donald Trump’s roots: From German vineyards to Scottish crofts
Donald Trump’s ancestry is anchored in two distinct European traditions — the wine-growing Palatinate villages of Germany and the crofting...
Lifestyle
Jamaican lifestyle blends African heritage with European tradition
Jamaican culture reflects a unique blend of African and European influences, shaped by centuries of history and interaction. This cultural...
Influential women
Queen Elizabeth II: A Decade of Grace and Dedication
Queen Elizabeth II, the reigning monarch of the United Kingdom, has been a symbol of stability and continuity for over...
Myanmar
Laos strengthens energy exports and infrastructure to boost growth
Laos is deepening its role in regional trade and infrastructure development, with new projects in renewable energy, aviation, and transport...