At a virtual event on Wednesday (Oct. 6), Google’s CEO Sundar Pichai said his company will invest $1 billion in Africa over five years to build a subsea internet cable, support nonprofits, and fund businesses. The cable, named Equiano after the Nigeria-born 18th-century abolitionist, has been in the works since 2019 when it was first announced. It
Panama has long been one of the favorite secrecy jurisdictions of the Americas due to its lax financial laws that for many years made it extremely attractive for those looking to move money anonymously. It has also been used for corporate tax evasion. The reason why companies love Panama— or other offshore jurisdictions— is that
Shopping for a TV has become more complicated than ever before. With the advance in technology and with the ever-changing trends, finding a good TV that goes hand-in-hand with the changing life needs more than just the eye. With so many television sets on the market, sieving through the messages and arriving at a gadget
Online shopping can help you save money and access a wide variety of products, but there are downsides, too. Hackers and other online criminals are constantly trying to scam shoppers by offering fake deals and discounts. In fact, according to a recent Better Business Bureau Scam Tracker report, online purchase scams are the second-riskiest type
You may not notice it most of the time, but your immune system always has your back. Over the course of a typical day, we all come into contact with countless germs, bacteria, and other pathogens. Thankfully, it’s the human body’s immune system that keeps us happy, healthy, and productive—at least most of the time.
I don’t know what else to call it: the Windows 11 upgrade situation is a confusing mess. Depending on when your PC was built, which components you chose, and how it was configured, there’s a decent chance Microsoft will try to scare you away from installing the free upgrade, which is available a day early
Airtel Money has partnered with World Remit to allow Airtel customers to receive money from 129 countries, free of charge. World Remit is an international money transfer service that allows people across the world, to send money directly to Airtel Money wallets in a fast, affordable, secure and easy way to use. Through this partnership, Airtel
Financial stability comes from following the basics of personal finance, like creating a budget, but there’s also an emotional element in attitudes and decision-making around money. One common financial challenge, overspending, can be eliminated with a combination of practical strategies and emotional understanding. “People need to deal with the psychological side of money as well
Netflix, on Monday, said it is launching a free mobile plan in Kenya as the global streaming giant looks to tap the East African nation that is home to over 20 million internet users. The free plan, which will be rolled out to all users in Kenya in the coming weeks, won’t require them to
The famous Khaby Lame, born in Senegal in 2000, rides the famous red carpet of the Venice Mostra. He is the most followed tiktoker in Europe and the second in the world to reach 110 million followers. He was a bricklayer, window washer, waiter…In March 2020, Italy is experiencing its first lockdown and all its