A full diary, an overflowing inbox and a team rushing from one deadline to the next can all create the impression that a business is highly productive. Yet all that activity can hide a more uncomfortable reality: people may be working incredibly hard without moving the business forward. Activity is visible, easy to measure and…
The Heads of Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) Group met at the Asian Development Bank (ADB) headquarters in Manila today to discuss how to deliver more financing and greater impact to support developing members as they face mounting challenges. It was the Group’s first-ever meeting in the Philippines, hosted by ADB as its 2026 Chair. “Conflict,…
Apple‘s iPhone Duo, its most expensive iPhone ever, went up for preorder Friday, with launch-day pickup inventory selling out and some online delivery estimates already slipping into late January. The company said in a statement that the preorder demand was “nothing short of extraordinary.” “We are working hard to get this revolutionary new product into…
Nairobi — “UNICEF is deeply concerned by the escalation of hostilities in northern Ethiopia and the impact on children and their families. “UNICEF is aware of reports of children being injured or killed, and residential areas and public facilities damaged. “UNICEF urges all parties to exercise restraint, protect children from harm and safeguard civilian infrastructure….
The real promise of Africapitalism lies not simply in the success of one Tony Elumelu entrepreneur, but in the possibility that thousands of entrepreneurs can become creators of value, employers of labour, innovators and contributors to Africa’s economic transformation. Conversations during economic summits on Africa clearly indicate that governments alone cannot transform Africa’s economic fortunes….
The authors, from left, Jason Molesworth and Biase De Gregorio. Molesworth is CEO and chief AI strategist at Accelerated Innovation Group, while De Gregorio is partner and head of AI advisory and talent at iqbusiness AI adoption is no longer difficult to find. Employees are using copilots and generative AI tools in their daily work,…
Nigerian HR professional, author, social entrepreneur and gender development strategist, Mrs Izehi Hannah Agunkejoye, has been recognised as a Highpoint Africa Woman of Impact Award by the Highpoint Africa Women’s Network as part of its inaugural recognition cohort for August 2026. According to Chief Executive of High Point Africa Women’s Network, Mrs Onajevwe Akakabota, “The…
An Iranian government spokeswoman acknowledged Friday that the country is facing economic pressure and shortages, insisting that officials do not deny the difficulties confronting regular Iranians. Fatemeh Mohajerani, speaking at the opening of a 64-bed hospital in the western Ilam Province, said U.S. sanctions had impacted the implementation of infrastructure projects across the country. “The…
Insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) remain one of the most effective malaria prevention tools available. But in Nigeria, where the burden of malaria remains exceptionally high, making every net count means ensuring their full protective benefits can be realised — reaching every household, supporting correct and consistent use, and generating evidence that can improve future efforts. Malaria…
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