Flutterwave and PayPal collaborate to allow African merchants to accept and make payments
It is nearly impossible for businesses in some African countries to receive money from PayPal. While the payments giant has not given reasons why this is so, speculation hints at factors like insufficient regulation and poor banking security in said.....»»
Tackling climate change can improve public health in Africa: New report highlights how
African countries can simultaneously address climate change and improve public health by reducing air pollution. In many cases these actions also have other societal, economic, environment or health benefits......»»
9 out of 10 South African criminals reoffend, while in Finland it"s 1 in 3—here is why
A very large percentage of South Africans who are released from prison end up being rearrested and being convicted for crimes again. The country has one of the highest recidivism rates in the world......»»
Building African cities that cope with climate shocks—experts outline what it will take
The international climate change negotiations began almost three decades ago when many were still hesitant to accept that human activities were changing the planet. Now the scientific evidence is unequivocal. Climate change is a major threat to our w.....»»
Apple Pay to face new regulation in Australia, despite pushback
Apple Pay and other mobile wallet platforms will soon face more regulation in Australia. As reported by Reuters, Australia is set to regulate Apple Pay under the same umbrella as credit cards and other payments. more….....»»
Spotify changes rules for paying artists seeking better payments for professionals
Spotify on Tuesday announced some significant changes to its rules for paying royalties to artists working with the platform. From 2024, Spotify will no longer pay for songs with a small number of streams. It will also increase the minimum length req.....»»
Researchers: South African university students use AI to help them understand—not to avoid work
When ChatGPT was released in November 2022, it sparked many conversations and moral panics. These center on the impact of generative artificial intelligence (AI) on the information environment. People worry that AI chatbots can negatively affect the.....»»
Alaska Airlines adopts Tap to Pay on iPhone for in-flight purchases
Apple’s Tap to Pay on iPhone feature, which essentially turns any iPhone into a contactless payment terminal, is coming to Alaska Airlines flights. According to the airline, flight attendants will use Tap to Pay on iPhone to accept contactless paym.....»»
Japan to require companies like Apple to pay taxes in place of developers
Small developers operating outside of Japan can be tough to get ahold of for owed consumption tax payments, so the Finance Ministry is placing the burden on Apple and other app market operators.App StoreMobile app markets like Apple's App Store conti.....»»
Venmo Groups feature lets you split bills, or track longer-term shared expenses
A new Venmo Groups feature makes it easy for family and friends to split bills, track shared holiday spending, or even sort out shared expenses for longer periods. The PayPal-owned app says that there’s no longer a need to use third-party apps o.....»»
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman wants to build AI “superintelligence”
Plans for AI that can execute code, make payments, send emails, and more. OpenAI plans to secure further financial backing from its biggest investor Microsoft as the ChatGPT maker’s chief executive Sam Altman pushes ahead with his.....»»
Tap to Pay on iPhone starts taking payments in France
Apple has rolled out support for Tap to Pay on iPhone in France, allowing merchants in the country to take contactless payments via their smartphone.Tap to Pay on iPhoneTap to Pay on iPhone is a feature that takes advantage of the NFC technology in t.....»»
A "fish cartel" for Africa could benefit the countries, and their seas
Banding together to sell fishing rights could generate economic benefits for African countries, which receive far less from access to their fisheries on the global market than other countries do from theirs. By joining forces, UC Santa Barbara resear.....»»
Researchers confirm six unique strains of African swine fever virus
The U.S. Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS) has announced that researchers have reclassified the number of African Swine Fever (ASF) virus strains from 25 to only six unique genotypes. This scientific innovation may he.....»»
Zelle finally caves after years of refusing to refund scam victims
Zelle now shielding users from the most reported scam in payments. Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto) After scammers spent years swiping hundreds of millions from Zelle users by inducing people to author.....»»
"One-chance" in Lagos: How criminal gangs rob city commuters
"One-chance" is the name Nigerians use for a form of robbery that takes place in both public and private vehicles when people accept the offer of a ride. It is an organized crime, perpetrated by people who work together, using a strategy of hailing p.....»»
How to watch the final live performances of "Jaja"s African Hair Braiding" from your living room
The final week of 'Jaja's African Hair Braiding' is live streaming Nov. 14 through 19. Here's how to watch from home......»»
Study analyzes differences in canine teeth between European and African populations
The Dental Anthropology Group at the Centro Nacional de Investigación sobre la Evolución Humana (CENIEH) has published a study in the journal Anthropological Science, in collaboration with the University of Bordeaux (France) and the University of P.....»»
Study shows how having parents from two different African countries shapes identity
More than a third of migration in sub-Saharan Africa happens within the continent. This mixing of people means that some children have parents of different national origins. Yet not enough is known about the lives of these children: how they form the.....»»
Black Americans from well-educated families continue to face educational barriers, finds study
While racial disparities in education have narrowed in the U.S., African American individuals from well-educated backgrounds still find it especially difficult to attain the same high level of education as their parents. A new study points to entrenc.....»»
Q&A: Birds of East Africa—their extraordinary diversity and changing behavior
101 Curious Tales of East African Birds is a new book that uses academic research to tell fascinating stories about the tropical birds of east Africa, from well-known species to rare ones. It also explores changing bird behavior in the region. Its au.....»»