The focus on agricultural development at the Southern African Development Community‘s 46th summit in August 2026 reflected a clear understanding that the sector can still play a key role in the region’s economic development. Agriculture accounts for around 10% of the GDP of many of the regional community’s members. The conversations about agriculture focused on…
Gwynne Shotwell, SpaceX’s president and chief operating officer, interviews with CNBC during the company’s IPO at the Nasdaq MarketSite in New York City on June 12, 2026. Adam Jeffery | CNBC As SpaceX was poised to hit the Nasdaq following the largest initial public offering on record, Elon Musk’s second-in-command, Gwynne Shotwell, didn’t dismiss the…
A major breakthrough in the fight against Zaire ebolavirus was announced at the World Economic Forum in Davos. CEPI (the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations) is partnering with the pharmaceutical company MSD to create a more accessible version of the current Ebola vaccine. Backed by $30 million in new funding, the project aims to solve…
LG Styler Spring cleaning has always been about more than just tidying up; it’s a seasonal ritual that signals a fresh start. But these days a spring reset goes beyond decluttering. As the warmer months arrive, bringing with them a surge in pollen, dust and other allergens, smart tech is turning the sneezing of spring…
Families in rural Ethiopia are transforming their lives with clean energy. Supported by the World Bank’s Ci-Dev, biogas digesters replace firewood, cutting smoke and improving crop yields. Off-grid solar brings light, boosts savings, and powers micro-enterprises. Since 2016, Ethiopia has earned $3.46 million in carbon credits, reinvesting in access and maintenance. For women like Abeba…
