Europe's heatwave shifts east as France raises health alert to highest level
Temperatures in Germany could hit 40C in some areas while French officials say deaths linked to the heat are being seen among young people.
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Japan raises interest rate to highest for 31 years
“Even if the situation remains unclear, should it be judged that upside risks to prices outweigh downside risks to economic activity, it will be necessary to thoroughly discuss the pros and cons of raising the policy interest rate,” Ueda earlier this month.
Africa: WHO – Children Under Five Face Highest Risk From Unsafe Food
Kampala — Children aged less than five years face almost three times the risk of illness from unsafe food than older children and adults, according to new estimates released by the World Health Organization (WHO). Despite being just 9% of the global population, young children suffer from nearly one-third of all cases of foodborne diseases,…
Africa: Unsafe Food Causes 866 Million Illnesses and 1.5 Million Deaths Annually, Young Children At Highest Risk
Children aged less than five years face almost three times the risk of illness from unsafe food than older children and adults, according to new estimates released today by the World Health Organization (WHO). Despite being just 9% of the global population, young children suffer from nearly one third of all cases of foodborne diseases,…
Wonga takes the highest accolade of the night at the 2026 Africa Tech Week Awards
Wonga was honoured with the Africa Tech: Technology Company of the Year award at the 2026 Africa Tech Week Awards for its exemplary use of technology. Wonga has successfully modernised the lending process, significantly improving customer outcomes and demonstrating responsible, scalable growth. The company is recognised for its consistently brilliant approach, presenting the loan process…
Datalab achieves Snowflake Elite Partner status, becoming only the second partner in Africa to reach the network’s highest tier
Achieving Elite status means every part of a consulting practice is operating at the highest level simultaneously. (Image source: 123RF) Datalab has been awarded Snowflake Elite Partner status, the highest designation within the Snowflake Partner Network. Reserved for organisations that demonstrate sustained technical depth, production-scale delivery and measurable client outcomes on the Snowflake AI Data…
Rasan Sustains Growth Trajectory in Q1 2026, Delivering Highest Ever Quarterly Revenue of SAR 261 Million, More Than Doubling Year-on-Year
Rasan Builds on Momentum Highest-Ever Quarterly Revenue in Q1 2026 (Photo: AETOSWire) Rasan Information Technology Company (Tadawul: 8313), the leading Insurtech and Fintech platform in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, today announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2026, delivering highest ever quarterly revenue, accelerated profitability, and broad-based growth across all products. This…
Africa: Growth Drives African Sovereign Ratings to Highest Level Since 2020
Africa’s sovereign credit outlook is improving as economic growth stabilizes and fiscal reforms take hold across several countries, according to recent sovereign rating assessments. S&P Global Ratings shows African sovereign ratings at their highest level since 2020. The improvement comes as some governments reduce fiscal deficits and strengthen foreign reserves. The outlook improves after several…
Women defying odds to reach highest success level
Stockbusters | Istock | Getty Images The third annual CNBC Changemakers list of women transforming business and philanthropy, which launched on Wednesday, recognizes leaders at the forefront of AI and innovators across traditional fields, from finance to healthcare, retail, entertainment and sports. The 2026 Changemakers range from startup founders to high-profile stars such as Kim…
Boeing plane deliveries are the highest in years. Now it’s ramping up
A Boeing Co. 737 Max airplane at the company’s manufacturing facility in Renton, Washington, US, on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025. David Ryder | Bloomberg | Getty Images Boeing is set to report this week that it delivered the most airplanes since 2018 last year after it stabilized its production, the clearest sign of a turnaround…