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World Bank sounds alarm on ‘historical reversal’ of development for poorest nations

By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON – Half of the world’s 75 poorest countries are experiencing a widening income gap with the wealthiest economies for the first time this century in a…

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Global Fund disburses E332m to Eswatini

By Delisa Thwala  The Global Fund currently has 14 core grants active in Eswatini, with funding totalling up to E332 620 180 which was signed for 2021-2024.  The investments aim…

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Disney to start cracking down on password-sharing from June, CEO Iger says

File photo: A smartphone with displayed “Disney” logo is seen in front of displayed “Streaming service” words in this illustration taken March 24, 2020. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/File photo Walt Disney’s streaming…

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Detained Binance executive in court on Nigerian tax, money laundry charges

Tigran Gambaryan, an executive of Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, sits as he waits to face prosecution for tax evasion and money laundering at the federal high court in…

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Microsoft to separate Teams and Office globally amid antitrust scrutiny

Microsoft Office By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS – Microsoft will sell its chat and video app Teams separately from its Office product globally, the U.S. tech giant said on Monday,…

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China’s March factory activity expands for first time in six months

factory workers SHENZHEN, China – China’s manufacturing activity expanded for the first time in six months in March, an official factory survey showed on Sunday, offering relief to policymakers even…

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SWIFT planning launch of new central bank digital currency platform in 12-24 months

The Swift logo is seen in this illustration taken, in Bosnia and Herzegovina. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration By Marc Jones LONDON – Global bank messaging network SWIFT is planning a new platform…

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Multi-billion mega integrated innovative and wellness project launched in Hlane

…….It promises an economic boost His Majesty King Mswati III during the SOD turning ceremony in Hlane. Ncaba Ntshakalancaban.@rubiconmedia.group Blooming opportunities in Hlane! His Majesty King Mswati III officiated the…

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Oil rises as heightened geopolitical risks exacerbate supply concerns

Brent crude futures had climbed 24 cents, or 0.3%, to $85.67 a barrel. Picture: Reuters By Yuka Obayashi TOKYO – Oil prices rose in early Asian trading on Monday on…

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South African rand edges higher ahead of rate decision

FILE PHOTO: South African Rand coins are seen in this photo illustration taken September 9, 2015. REUTERS/Mike Hutchings JOHANNESBURG – The South African rand edged higher at the start of…

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