African stock markets are buzzing with notable activity today, as five companies recorded significant price movements. These shifts provide crucial insights for investors monitoring growth opportunities across the continent, particularly on the BRVM (Bourse Régionale des Valeurs Mobilières) and the Nigerian Exchange (NGX). Spotlight on Top Movers: Dangote Cement Plc (DANGCEM: NGX) — Surging +42.16%…
Published On 6 Nov 20266 Nov 2026 United States President Donald Trump has said he is making Stephen Miller his new White House chief of staff. Trump made the announcement on his Truth Social account on Friday, calling Miller “one of my most trusted advisors”. He said Miller would become chief of staff starting Monday,…
Imagine telling your phone that you want a quiet boutique hotel near a city centre, below a certain price, with a decent breakfast and late checkout. A few seconds later, an AI assistant compares the options, explains why each one fits and helps complete the booking. This is no longer hypothetical. In late August this…
Apple warned on Monday that the cost of memory chips would continue to rise, pressuring gross margin for the crucial holiday quarter, but said it had taken steps to lock in supplies. Shares, little changed in after-hours trading after results for the fourth quarter of Apple’s financial year beat expectations, fell 4% during a conference…
Who answers when an AI agent gets it wrong? (Image source: iStock) Imagine an AI agent processes a customer’s refund without a person reviewing the case. It reviews the complaint, interprets the returns policy, processes the payment and closes the case. The entire interaction takes seconds, and everyone is satisfied until finance discovers that the…
From salmon spawning grounds in Canada to coral reefs in Indonesia, ecosystems around the world are being restored at an unprecedented rate. Some 252 million hectares across 149 countries – an area of land and sea roughly the size of Kazakhstan – are currently under restoration, making this the largest documented effort of its kind…
From client invoices and contracts to the occasional image or presentation, printing still has a place in the modern small business. We put Epson’s EcoTank Business L6370 to the test to explore how it fits into the realities of today’s working environments. We may be moving towards a paperless workplace but let’s face it: there…
Samsung chip factory complex in South Korea Samsung Electronics on Thursday projected that its quarterly profit would top ₩100-trillion, a world first for a technology company, estimating a nearly nine-fold jump in third-quarter earnings as booming demand for AI chips drove strong memory sales. The world’s largest memory chip maker estimated an operating profit of…
Plants use carbon dioxide (CO₂) in photosynthesis to make the carbohydrates they need to grow. As the CO₂ in the atmosphere rises, mainly because humans are burning fossil fuels, many plants can photosynthesise more or use water more efficiently. This is known as “CO₂ fertilisation”. Scientists have carried out numerous studies into CO₂ fertilisation in…
Woman choosing books in a modern bookshop Apichat Panyakaew | E+ | Getty Images It’s getting more expensive to have fun in America, but consumers are splurging anyway, seeking out experiences ranging from outdoor activities to video games. The Bank of America’s latest analysis suggested that “funflation” — the increased cost of fun — may…
