Major change to telco licensing rules in Europe

Major change to telco licensing rules in Europe

European Commission tech chief Henna Virkkunen. Nadja Wohlleben/Reuters Europe’s telecommunications operators will get a major boost under a European Commission proposal announced on Wednesday, allowing them to use radio spectrum for an unlimited duration, but their demand that Big Tech be required to help fund the cost of rolling out broadband went unheeded. The commission’s…

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Africa: At the Heart of Change – Spotlight Initiative Highlights Breakthroughs in Tackling Gender-Based Violence

Africa: At the Heart of Change – Spotlight Initiative Highlights Breakthroughs in Tackling Gender-Based Violence

When it comes to protecting women and girls from gender-based violence, change happens when they are “at the heart of every decision,” according to Erin Kenny, Global Coordinator of the Spotlight Initiative a United Nations-European Union partnership aimed at tackling all forms of abuse against women and girls. At the heart of change: Spotlight Initiative…

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UN resolution calls for sport to drive sustainability and environmental change

UN resolution calls for sport to drive sustainability and environmental change

Football superstar Christiano Ronaldo. PHOTO/UGC/CR7Facebook. By PATRICK MAYOYO [email protected] The Seventh United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7) passed a landmark resolution urging governments worldwide to leverage the power of sport to advance sustainability and environmental resilience. The resolution, which underscores the UN’s ongoing commitment to sustainable development, highlights the potential of sport not only as a…

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End of ‘The Berkshire Way’? Combs’ departure isn’t only big change as Buffett transition nears

End of ‘The Berkshire Way’? Combs’ departure isn’t only big change as Buffett transition nears

(This is the Warren Buffett Watch newsletter, news and analysis on all things Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway. You can sign up here to receive it every Friday evening in your inbox.) Todd Combs’ surprise departure from Berkshire Hathaway got most of the attention when it was announced this week. There were also, however, several additional personnel…

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Africa’s internet is about to change forever

Africa’s internet is about to change forever

The author, Q-KON CEO Dawie de Wet The International Telecommunication Union reported in early 2025 that Africa still has the world’s lowest internet usage rate: only 38% of the population was online in 2024, compared to a global average of 68%. Access also remains uneven. In urban areas, 57% were online, but in rural communities…

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