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Meta launches Plus subscription tiers for Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp

eriinfo.com3 months ago04 mins

Following a brief phase of unannounced public testing, Meta has officially launched a premium, subscription-based ecosystem across its core social platforms: Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp. Operating under the newly established Meta One brand, a unified division built to manage the company’s experimental monthly payment structures, these “Plus” tiers introduce exclusive analytics, advanced messaging capabilities, and…

Gold Rush: Did CIA agent steal m in gold bars via work expenses? | Corruption News

Gold Rush: Did CIA agent steal $40m in gold bars via work expenses? | Corruption News

eriinfo.com3 months ago08 mins

A former senior Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) official has been accused of criminal theft of public money after hundreds of gold bars worth more than $40m were found hidden in his home. David Rush, the former official, was arrested on May 19, according to a joint statement released by the CIA and Federal Bureau of…

Yoco buys AI-native operating system Dyner

eriinfo.com3 months ago05 mins

Yoco has snapped up Dyner.ai. Fintech firm Yoco has acquired Dyner.ai, an AI-native operating system built for restaurants and independent businesses, for an undisclosed amount. In a statement, the company says the acquisition marks a step in Yoco’s evolution from a payments company into a broader commerce and operations platform for independent businesses. It notes…

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Africa: At the Africa Forward Summit, a Different Conversation About France

eriinfo.com3 months ago08 mins

Nairobi – France came to Nairobi last week with a message it has been trying to land for years: that it wants to be Africa’s partner, not its patron. At the Africa Forward summit in May, Emmanuel Macron made that case again. Not everyone was convinced. On the second floor of the Kenyatta International Convention…

In a Market Built on Beauty, Trust Is Becoming the Real Currency

eriinfo.com3 months ago07 mins

Independent gemstone and jewellery verification is becoming a key differentiator for jewellers as buyers prioritise trust, authenticity and proven value. South Africa’s jewellery industry is changing, not just in how pieces look, but in how they are bought and trusted. While demand for fine, and bespoke jewellery continues to grow, driven by luxury consumption, investment…

Africa: Why The World Must Recognize NTDs as a Human Rights Issue

eriinfo.com3 months ago08 mins

During my years working in Malawi’s health system – from clinician and public health officer to leading national public health programmes, and now as Minister of Health – I have seen firsthand how neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) shape people’s lives. I have sat with patients in our hospitals, spoken with families in rural communities, and…

U.S. strikes in Iran revive Strait of Hormuz turmoil fears

eriinfo.com3 months ago03 mins

In an aerial view, a Valero refinery is seen on May 5, 2026 in Corpus Christi, Texas. Brandon Bell | Getty Images Oil prices rose on Thursday after fresh U.S. strikes in Iran renewed concerns over disruptions to commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures, the international benchmark, were up around 3% to $97.16…

IBM doubles down on quantum computing with -billion bet

IBM doubles down on quantum computing with $10-billion bet

eriinfo.com3 months ago03 mins

A quantum computer built by IBM IBM will invest more than US$10-billion in coming years in an effort to deliver the first large-scale fault-tolerant quantum computer by 2029, according to an SEC filing on Thursday. The investment will go towards R&D, capital expenditure, scaling manufacturing capabilities and acquisitions, the company known for building the Watson…

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Africa: The Dangote Refinery and the End of Africa’s Engineered Dependency

eriinfo.com3 months ago014 mins

For decades, Africa’s place in the global oil economy was not merely subordinate; it was designed to be so. Crude flowed out. Refined fuel flowed back in. Value accumulated elsewhere. This was not an unfortunate equilibrium but a system built with precision: refining infrastructure in Europe, currencies of trade external, shipping, and pricing settled far…

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Africa: Building Ethiopia’s Pharmaceutical Future – From Strong Regulation to Local Production

eriinfo.com3 months ago015 mins

Ethiopia is transforming from an import-dependent market into a pharmaceutical manufacturing hub. After becoming the 9th African nation to reach WHO Maturity Level 3, local production now exceeds 40% of medicine supply. This WBG feature examines how regulation, the Kilinto Special Economic Zone, and research at AHRI and CDT-Africa are driving jobs, exports, and health…