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5G Network Using a Cloud-Based Open Platform and Artificial Intelligence

Orange will launch an experimental 5G network using a cloud-based open platform and artificial intelligence. The…

Strategic Framework on Health and Safety at Work 2021-2027

The new strategy focuses on three cross-cutting objectives, namely managing change brought by green, digital and…

New Value-Added Tax Rules for Online Shopping in the EU

EU’s VAT system is being updated to keep pace pace with a sharp rise in cross-border…

Europe’s Carbon Price is Set for a Dramatic Rise

According to a European Commission draft, while fuel prices for households and industry could also increase.…

Poland has Committed to Phasing Coal Out

Meeting the EU’s 2030 climate targets poses a huge challenge for Central European countries, especially for…

IFC Launches DigiLab Finance to Boost Tech Adoption

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) launched its DigiLab Finance training and support programme to increase financial…

Standard Bank to Accelerate Digital Transformation in Africa

Standard Bank and Microsoft announced a strategic partnership to accelerate its digital transformation. The bank’s growing…

Cameroon’s Nascent Fintech Industry is Gaining Traction

Digital payment platform for merchants Smobilpay, raised a US$3 million seed round from pan-African fintech MFS…

SBM Offshore Completes Project Financing

Project financing was secured by a consortium of 11 international banks, the company noted, adding that…

Absa Blocks Users Buying Cryptocurrencies

Absa’s private banking contact center initially suggested that the new measures, which are believed to have…