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Rai Benjamin, right, of the United States, crosses the finish line ahead of Letsile Tebogo, of Botswana, to win the men's 4 x 400-meter relay final at the 2024 Summer Olympics.

USA Clinches Gold in Thrilling 4x400m Relay as Botswana Breaks African Record at Paris 2024

Paris 2024 Relay Thrills: U.S. and Botswana deliver two of the fastest 4x400m relay times in history, showcasing the growing global competitiveness in athletics.

August 13, 2024

Tebogo Letsile standing proudly in his Botswana uniform after winning the 200-meter final at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Botswana’s Tebogo Makes History as Africa’s First Olympic 200m Champion

Botswana's Tebogo achieves a monumental feat by becoming the first African to win gold as the Olympic 200m champion. Catch up on this extraordinary story!

Sports
August 9, 2024

Gov. Tim Walz speaking at a podium with Vice President Kamala Harris smiling behind him at a rally.

Vice President Kamala Harris Chooses Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as Running Mate for 2024 Election

Follow the latest news on the 2024 election as Vice President Kamala Harris teams up with Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz for her running mate.

Politics
August 8, 2024

Lyft Forecasts Soft Quarter Despite Delivering Net Profit in Q2

Despite delivering a net profit in Q2, Lyft forecasts a soft quarter ahead. Find out more about Lyft's financial outlook in this update.

August 7, 2024

SoftBank Unveils $3.4 Billion Buyback After Elliott’s Push

SoftBank narrows quarterly net loss, announces significant share buyback in response to investor demands.

August 7, 2024

Traders in red jackets analyzing stock market data on an electronic display at the Nairobi Securities Exchange.

African Markets – Factors to watch on Aug 6

African markets brace for impact as Kenya's central bank decision, global rebounds, and oil price shifts influence economic outlook.

August 6, 2024

An elderly man observes the electronic display of global stock market indexes in Tokyo, showcasing significant declines in NY Dow, Nikkei, and TOPIX, reflecting a turbulent day in the financial markets.

Dow Drops Nearly 1,000 Points and Japanese Stocks Suffer Worst Crash Since 1987 on Economy Fears

Dow drops nearly 1,000 points as global markets tumble on economic fears. Japanese stocks suffer their worst crash since 1987.

Markets
August 5, 2024

Image Credits: Matera CEO and co-founder Carlos Netto / Matera

Matera Raises $100M to Accelerate Instant Payments in the US

Matera raises $100M from Warburg Pincus to expand its instant payment solutions to the US, aiming to revolutionize the fintech landscape.

FinTech
August 5, 2024

Shaped Founders by Tullie Murrell and Daniel Camilleri

Shaped Raises $8M Series A and Launches Self-Serve Recommendations and Search Service

Discover how Shaped's AI-powered platform is transforming personalized user experiences, backed by $8M in Series A funding.

Business
August 2, 2024

Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago delivering a speech at the Annual General Meeting in Pretoria.

South Africa’s Race Against Time: Central Bank’s Push to Exit Greylist

Reserve Bank Governor Kganyago outlines critical steps for South Africa to address anti-money laundering concerns and exit greylist.

August 1, 2024

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USA Clinches Gold in Thrilling 4x400m Relay as Botswana Breaks African Record at Paris 2024

Botswana’s Tebogo Makes History as Africa’s First Olympic 200m Champion

Vice President Kamala Harris Chooses Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as Running Mate for 2024 Election

Lyft Forecasts Soft Quarter Despite Delivering Net Profit in Q2

SoftBank Unveils $3.4 Billion Buyback After Elliott’s Push

African Markets – Factors to watch on Aug 6

Dow Drops Nearly 1,000 Points and Japanese Stocks Suffer Worst Crash Since 1987 on Economy Fears

Matera Raises $100M to Accelerate Instant Payments in the US

Shaped Raises $8M Series A and Launches Self-Serve Recommendations and Search Service

South Africa’s Race Against Time: Central Bank’s Push to Exit Greylist

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