Edtech giants Coursera and Udemy will merge in a major deal. Edtech firms, Coursera and Udemy have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Coursera will combine with Udemy in an all-stock transaction. According to a statement, based on the closing prices of Coursera and Udemy common stock on December 16, the implied equity…
Nigerian content creator and musician, Carter Efe, real name Oderhohwo Efe, has emerged as Africa’s most-followed streamer on Twitch following a blockbuster livestream featuring Afrobeats star Davido. Efe overtook fellow Nigerian creator Adesokan Emmanuel, widely known as Shank Comics, to claim the continental record. The surge came after his high-profile Twitch session with Davido on…
Africa’s biggest football event is approaching – the 35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations kicks off in Morocco on December 21! The tournament has long gone beyond being a sporting event, becoming a cultural and historical phenomenon in Africa that reflects the diversity and spirit of the continent. AFCON has a rich heritage…
Meg O’Neill, chief executive officer of Woodside Energy Group Ltd., attends the company’s annual general meeting in Perth, Australia on Thursday, May 8, 2025. Photographer: Matt Jelonek/Bloomberg via Getty Images Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images BP is changing its CEO again, but not its direction. The appointment of Woodside Energy boss Meg O’Neill as…
In a high-security Shenzhen laboratory, Chinese scientists have built what Washington has spent years trying to prevent: a prototype of a machine capable of producing the cutting-edge semiconductor chips that power artificial intelligence, smartphones and weapons central to Western military dominance. Completed in early 2025 and now undergoing testing, the prototype fills nearly an entire…
South Africa’s annual inflation slowed more than expected in November, strengthening the case for an interest-rate cut early next year as the central bank shifts toward a lower inflation target. Consumer prices rose 3.5% from a year earlier, down from 3.6% in October, Statistics South Africa said on Wednesday. On a monthly basis, prices fell…
We live in a world of constant distraction and without a singular goal and clear direction, it’s easy to lose our way, both in life and in our careers. For those seeking greater success, more financial security today and financial freedom in the future, the question is, how to stay focused. The answer resonated throughout…
African countries and their leaders must apply UN findings in comparable situations of violence, whether in Sudan, the DRC or elsewhere. Two months after the United Nations (UN) Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory concluded that a genocide was underway in Gaza, little has changed. Civilian deaths continue to mount, the…
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Meta Platforms has begun rolling out a major software update for its AI‑powered smart glasses lineup, introducing new features designed to improve everyday usability and audio experiences. The v21 software update, currently being deployed through Meta’s Early Access Programme, brings two headline enhancements: Conversation Focus and deep Spotify integration. The improvements apply to Meta’s AI…
