Emirates president says Ebola hits Asian demand for Africa flights
The president of Emirates airlines [EMIRA.UL] said on Thursday that demand for flights to Africa from Asia has fallen due to concerns over the Ebola virus.
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Google Launches Umoja Fiber Optic Cable Connecting Australia with Africa
Google has unveiled Umoja, its fiber optic cable directly connecting Australia with Africa, with the terrestrial portion of the route from Kenya to South Africa already complete.
Canon's Photos That Blind People Can See To Be Showcased in Africa—How Is This Possible?
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Kenyan President William Ruto Considers Crypto Mining to Power Energy Sector Growth
President William Ruto revealed ongoing discussions with companies such as Marathon Digital, signaling a possible transformation in Kenya's economic terrain...
Businessman Who Shot His Wife to Death Thinking She Was an Intruder Gets Only 12 Years in Prison
A South African businessman was sentenced to 12 years in prison for shooting his wife to death after he mistook her for an intruder in their home...
Tesla Slashes EV Prices in China, Germany and Other Countries in Europe as Sales Drop
Tesla has implemented price reductions in key markets such as China, G...
Moderna Pauses Kenya Plant Plan After Losing $1 Billion as COVID-19 Vaccine Demand Slumps
Moderna announced on Thursday that it has decided to halt its plans to...
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WHO experts advise against travel or trade bans on Ebola-hit Africa
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Ebola could drain billions of dollars from African economies: World Bank
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Facebook targets advertisers as 100 million log on in Africa
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Bharti Airtel to sell over 3,500 African mobile phone masts to Eaton Towers
India's Bharti Airtel Ltd (BRTI.NS) has agreed to sell more than 3,500 of its mobile phone masts in six African countries to telecommunications tower company Eaton Towers in a bid to cut costs, the co
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Ebola causing huge damage to West Africa economies: development bank
Ebola is causing enormous damage to West African economies, draining budgetary resources and slashing economic growth by up to 4 percent as foreign businessmen leave and projects are canceled, the Afr
British national contracts Ebola in Sierra Leone
A British national living in Sierra Leone has tested positive for Ebola, the first Briton to fall victim to the deadly disease that has spread across the West African region since March, the Departmen
