MFS Africa leads $2.3M seed round in Ugandan fintech startup Numida
Small businesses in Africa need digital banking services including plenty of credit. Although these businesses drive economic growth and contribute up to one-third of the continent’s GDP, they are often financially excluded from credit and other fi.....»»
Traffic stop leads border agents to stash house; 18 migrants, 2 smugglers arrested
Traffic stop leads border agents to stash house; 18 migrants, 2 smugglers arrested.....»»
US sues Ticketmaster and owner Live Nation, seeks breakup of monopoly
Live Nation has monopolized "nearly all live music in America today," US says. Enlarge / Ticketmaster advertisements in the United States v. South Africa women's soccer match at Soldier Field on September 24, 2023 in Chicago, Ill.....»»
Researchers propose use of electrical blackouts to determine impact of artificial light on wildlife
New research proposes the use of electrical blackouts, such as those experienced during loadshedding in South Africa, to enhance our understanding of how artificial light in urban areas may be affecting wildlife behaviors......»»
Study suggests less conformity leads to more innovation
Sociodiversity—the diversity of human opinions, ideas, and behaviors—is a driving force behind many positive developments......»»
A rare find in ancient Timorese mud may rewrite the history of human settlement in Australasia
Humans arrived in Australia at least 65,000 years ago, according to archaeological evidence. These pioneers were part of an early wave of people traveling eastwards from Africa, through Eurasia, and ultimately into Australia and New Guinea......»»
Kenyan fishers face increased drowning risk from climate change
Fatal drownings are a big risk for small-scale fishers on Africa's largest lake, with many of those deaths attributed to bad weather—conditions that are likely to worsen with climate change, according to a new study......»»
Opinon: Conservation areas stand between needs of local communities and preserving natural resources
For centuries the Makuleke community lived in the northeastern corner of South Africa, close to the modern-day border between Zimbabwe and Mozambique. But by the beginning of the 20th century, the squeeze on a disenfranchised community had begun, as.....»»
How to watch the Mavs vs Timberwolves Game 1 live stream
The Dallas Mavericks and Minnesota Timberwolves meet for Game 1 of the West finals at the Target Center tonight. The ‘Wolves got here by knocking off the defending champions in a historic Game 7 comeback, while the Mavs put away the No. 1 seed.....»»
Deaf and hard-of-hearing students need more support from their universities: South Africa study
Adjusting to university life tends to be tough no matter who you are. But what happens when deafness makes the usual demands even more difficult? Deaf students or those who are hard of hearing need extra accessibility measures to ensure they're able.....»»
The challenges of GenAI in fintech
Due to the cybersecurity disclosure rules the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has adopted in 2023, public entities in the US are required to disclose any material cybersecurity incidents. Moving forward, these organizations will need in-dept.....»»
South African communities vs Shell: High court victories show cultural beliefs and practices count in climate cases
When the Shell petroleum company announced in 2021 that it wanted to explore for fossil fuels off South Africa's pristine Wild Coast, Indigenous communities in the area immediately fought back through the country's courts......»»
Mapping malaria in Africa: Climate change study predicts where mosquitoes will breed in future
The relationship between climate and malaria transmission is complex and has been the subject of intense study for some three decades......»»
Ambitious goal to sequence RNA could boost US economy
A chemist who leads the University of Cincinnati's Office of Research is playing a role in a scientific undertaking to unlock the secrets of RNA......»»
How to use Startup security in macOS to protect your Mac
There are several utilities you can use on your Mac to secure it at startup. Here's how to use them to keep your Mac and data safe.There are ways to shore up startup security in macOS. Computer security is an important topic in today's digital world.....»»
Tesla Cybertruck beats Rivian R1T in March registrations, but Ford leads in EV pickups
In its fourth month on sale, the Tesla Cybertruck had 1,158 registrations versus the Rivian R1T's 548. The Ford F-150 Lightning led the EV pickup segment with 2,893, S&P Global Mobility data showed......»»
Penske Truck Leasing to offer REE electric truck to fleet customers
REE's partnership with Penske Truck Leasing is a boon for the electric truck and chassis company at a time EV startup successes are rare......»»
Christianity is changing in South Africa as Pentecostal and indigenous churches grow—what"s behind the trend?
Studies show that South Africa is one of only three countries in the world where religious participation has increased in recent years. The other two countries are Italy and the US......»»
Long-term study finds organic farming leads to adaptations in the genetic material in plants
Plants adapt genetically over time to the special conditions of organic farming. This has been demonstrated in a long-term study conducted at the University of Bonn......»»
Struggling Our Next Energy taps consultant to help battery maker raise funds
Electric vehicle battery startup Our Next Energy Inc. hired a Chicago-based financial consultant specializing in distressed businesses in its quest to rebound from a failed Series C fundraising round. The suburban Detroit battery manufacturer rece.....»»
High status leads to increased happiness—sometimes
Is it worth the effort to seek high status in a group or setting for which a person has no real passion? New Cornell research suggests the answer is "no.".....»»