Zipline (Rwanda) employs automated drones to deliver medical supplies, aiming to create the world’s first logistics system accessible to all. Since 2014, Zipline has expanded across eight countries and raised $483 million in Series E funding. Glovo (Kenya), a courier service founded in 2014, enables on-demand purchases and deliveries through its mobile app. It has…
Business communities in Japan and Brazil are calling for a strengthened economic partnership with Mercosur, the South American trade bloc, as nations seek to diversify trade ties amid rising US-China tensions. The push underscores a growing interest in fostering regional trade and investment opportunities outside traditional global power corridors. Representatives from Japan’s major industrial and…
The Philippines is grappling with a growing scandal over flood control projects, igniting widespread public anger amid allegations of corruption and mismanagement. The controversy comes as President Ferdinand Marcos’ administration ramps up investigations into infrastructure programs nationwide, following complaints that millions of pesos intended for flood prevention were misused. The scandal first erupted after audits…
Ghana has agreed to accept West Africans being deported from the United States under the Trump administration’s controversial immigration policies, President John Mahama confirmed on Wednesday. The decision marks a rare instance of an African country agreeing to take in deportees from a third country, many of whom have never lived in Ghana. “We were…
China is emerging as a global magnet for biopharmaceutical investment in 2025, even as foreign direct investment (FDI) in many other sectors loses momentum. Looser restrictions, targeted incentives, and Beijing’s drive to boost healthcare innovation have sparked a wave of commitments from global drugmakers, led by AstraZeneca’s landmark $2.5 billion pledge. Between January and July…
Coastal floods arising from rising sea level, ocean surges and tropic storms are gradually eroding century old communities located along Nigeria’s coastline. Nigeria’s coastal belt, stretching from Lagos to Bayelsa, is home to millions of people who depend on fishing, farming and trade for survival. These coastal communities over the years, have added their own…
Birmingham Community Leisure Trust (BCLT) and its managing agent, Serco Leisure, have been appointed as the new operators of Alexander Stadium, one of the UK’s premier athletics venues. This appointment follows a 15-year agreement signed in 2015 between BCLT, Serco Leisure, and Birmingham City Council (BCC), under which BCLT and Serco Leisure manage nine leisure…
Birmingham City Council has announced the expansion of its Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme, aiming to support more families than ever before. The initiative, known locally as ‘Bring it on Brum!’, provides eligible children and young people with access to free holiday clubs that offer healthy meals and engaging activities during school holidays. Since…
A former British and European kickboxing champion has officially opened a new boxing and fitness gym in Oldbury, aiming to inspire and transform the lives of both young people and adults in the community. Wayne Evans inaugurated Evans Boxing and Fitness on Dudley Road, Oldbury, on August 30, in the presence of former Midlands, English,…
A football match was abruptly suspended this weekend after a swarm of bees invaded the pitch, leaving players terrified and forcing them to lie flat on the ground to avoid stings. The unusual incident unfolded during the second half of the local league fixture, sending fans and players into a state of panic. According to…
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