Category: Global

28
May
2024

Paystack-led consortium acquires Brass, replaces CEO

Two months later raised Bridge loans To solve its working capital challenges, Nigerian business banking startup Brass has been acquired by a consortium of investors led by payments giant Paystack, culminating talks that began in early 2024. Other investors include PiggyVest, Ventures Platform and P1 Ventures, among others. A person familiar with the discussions said

28
May
2024

French MP suspended for waving Palestinian flag

Sebastian Derog waved a Palestinian flag while questioning the government – Copyright AFP Menachem Kahana The French parliament on Tuesday suspended for two weeks a left-wing lawmaker who raised the Palestinian flag during a heated debate over whether France should recognize a Palestinian state, with President Emmanuel Macron saying such measures should not be based

28
May
2024

Juice It Up! expands into the San Joaquin Valley with new Bakersfield store

Juice It Up! opens in Bakersfield, California Leading smoothie, fresh juice and super fruit bowl chain proudly expands in Central California Newport Beach, California ( RestaurantNews.com ) Let’s drink juice! Juice It Up!, the nation’s leading handcrafted smoothie, fresh juice, acai and superfruit bowl chain, has made its grand opening in Bakersfield, California, increasing the

28
May
2024

Gavin Newsom slammed by California newspaper: ‘Disgraceful’

Governor of California Gavin Newsom Being reprimanded Los Angeles Times over state delays in establishing indoor workplace standards to protect workers from extreme heat. In 2016, the California State Legislature passed a law requiring employers to provide employees with cool-down areas, water, breaks, air conditioning, and work schedule adjustments if the temperature of their indoor

28
May
2024

News24 Business | Business Breaking News | MTN sells R1bn stake in Uganda, Musk’s xAI plans ‘computing megafactory’

(Nigel Jarred/Getty Images) A busy day in corporate news saw MTN announce it would sell part of its Ugandan operations and it was announced that the Ackerman family would finally give up control of retail giant Pick n Pay. In international news, Elon Musk’s xAI secured significant new funding and plans a “gigafactory of computing”

28
May
2024

iGaming Club Malaga Conference 2024: Exclusive Newswire

iGaming Clubrun by AffPapa, is heading to sun-drenched Malaga for its flagship event, a two-day conference, to be held from 26th to 27th May at the famous NH Hotel. iGaming Club by Affpapa will be held in Malaga, Spain for the first time, with TheGamblest as the official media partner of the event. With over

28
May
2024

Snoop Dogg responds to Kendrick Lamar and Drake feud: ‘I had nothing to do with it’

View Gallery Image courtesy of Getty Images Snoop Dogg I have nothing but love for both of them Drake and Kendrick Lamar Their feud continues. In a new interview, Snoop, 52, responded to the feud between the “Hotline Bling” rapper, 37, and the “Like That” artist, 36, praising both their contributions to the music industry.

28
May
2024

Hate speech, disinformation ahead of South African elections: Big tech makes it harder to police social media

In an age of digital dominance, the movement for access to data is intensifying around the world. Recognizing that data is the new currency of power, advocates are championing transparency, human rights, and electoral fairness. Yet clear imbalances remain. While progress has been made in the EU and US, the Global South remains largely excluded.

28
May
2024

Mavs vs Timberwolves predictions: odds, betting advice and player prop bets for Game 4 on Tuesday, May 28

This betting preview includes: Best bet against the spread Top Over/Under Bets Highest Value Player Prop Today’s Odds Board Updated NBA Playoff Bracket The Mavericks will have a chance to sweep the Timberwolves in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals on Tuesday (8:30 p.m. ET, TNT).SlingThe Sporting News betting team identified several high-stakes bets.BetMGMIt’s

28
May
2024

Inter Miami team news – Major update on Lionel Messi’s availability for Atlanta after missing Vancouver game

Inter Miami fans must be overjoyed with the latest update on Lionel Messi. The Argentine superstar has been out of action for some time, and despite returning to team training last week, the club left La Pulga out of the trip to Vancouver, angering fans. However, it appears manager Tata Martino has listened to the