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How blockchain could end public sector fraud

The technology’s unalterable digital trail would reduce fiscal leaks and prevent large-scale corruption draining the public purse

Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa

Should European countries reconsider their plans for Big Tech taxes to avoid US tariffs?

Tax or tariffs? Officials in the UK and Poland are debating what they should do regarding proposed and passed digital sales taxes to potentially avoid new US trade barriers.

Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source: Euronews

Massive Attack concert made history by slashing greenhouse gas emissions by 98%

The gig broke the world record for the lowest carbon emissions ever produced by a music event.

Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source: Euronews

JD Vance slams Denmark during visit to U.S. space base in Greenland

Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada

No more Netflix or California wine: Why thousands of Danes are refusing to buy American

Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada

Serbia's alarming path toward media suppression 

Insteadof engaging in democratic dialogue, the Serbian authorities have responded with intimidation, legal threats, and open hostility toward independent journalists. President Aleksandar Vučić has labelled independent media and their reporters as enemies of the state and accused them of criminal activity — without evidence.

Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source: EU Observer

What we are witnessing is the 'Putinisation' of Erdoğan

The imprisonment of Istanbul’s mayor Ekrem Imamoğlu points to the next level of authoritarianism in Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s regime — as he was seen as one of the few possible candidates who could have beaten the Turkish president at the 2028 presidential poll.

Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source: EU Observer

China’s top diplomat Wang Yi to visit Moscow amid tensions over war in Ukraine

Foreign minister will meet Russian leaders and hold talks, including on Ukraine, with his counterpart Sergey Lavrov during three-day trip.

Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post

Ukraine's drone tech crucial to frontline superiority, digital transformation minister says

Drones battling drones, fibre-optic warfare, and an AI-driven battlefield – Ukraine's digital war strategy is evolving fast. Minister Mykhailo Fedorov spoke to Euronews on how technology is shaping Ukraine's fight against Russia.

Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source: Euronews

“Catastrophic” acid spills at copper mines test Zambia’s plans to boost production

Four mining companies have been accused of polluting the watershed of Zambia's most important river since the start of the year The post “Catastrophic” acid spills at copper mines test Zambia’s plans to boost production appeared first on Climate Home News.

Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source: Climate Home News

Latest news bulletin | March 28th – Midday

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source: Euronews

Kyiv officials trash Putin’s ‘external governance’ plan for Ukraine

Ukrainian presidential adviser tells Russian ruler to "pop some pills."

Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe

Airstrikes hit Houthi-controlled sites across Yemen, injuring seven

The extent of the damage and possible casualties wasn't immediately clear, though the number of strikes appeared particularly intense.

Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source: Euronews

Taiwan accuses China's biggest chipmaker SMIC of 'illegally' poaching tech talent

Taiwan's justice ministry alleged that SMIC used a Samoa-based entity as cover to set up an entity on the island and has been "actively recruiting" talent.

Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source: CNBC International

To arrest a student is to arrest the future

The future is ours to shape. We can ape the aberrations of the world’s loudest countries or we can make South Africa a model of justice, inclusion and interdependence

Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa

Congo-Kinshasa: MONUSCO's Mandate No Longer Fits Reality, U.S. Tells UN Security Council

[allAfrica] The UN Security Council members should reassess MONUSCO's mandate in DR Congo if the mission can no longer fulfill its mandate to protect civilians in M23-controlled areas, said Dorothy Shea, the U.S. Chargé d'affaires to the UN, at a Security Council briefing on the conflict-ridden country.

Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica

Nigeria: AfDB, Ethiopian Airline Sign Letter of Intent for Airport Financing

[Vanguard] The African Development Bank and Ethiopian Airlines Group have signed a Letter of Intent for the development of the East African nation's planned Abusera International Airport Project.

Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica

Namibia: From Drought to Downpour

[Namibian] Namibia has been experiencing widespread rainfall over the past few weeks, with significant downpours recorded across various regions.

Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica

Gene Hackman and wife’s bodies remain unclaimed a month after deaths

According to recent reports, the bodies of Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa have still not been claimed by family members. The investigation into their deaths revealed that the couple died of natural causes, but a week apart.

Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source: Euronews

Liberia: Speaker Of 'Majority Bloc' Lawmakers Dragged To Court By Wife

[Liberian Observer] As if the legal battle hanging over his head as a result of the Speakership of the House of Representatives is not enough, the self-proclaimed ruling party Speaker, Richard Nagbe Koon, is embroiled in another legal tussle-this time against his wife of 25 years.

Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica

Spanish court overturns Dani Alves' sexual assault conviction

The former Brazilian soccer star appealed his conviction for sexually assaulting a young woman in a nightclub.

Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW)

West Africa: Ecowas Urges Respect for Supreme Court Ruling

[Liberian Observer] The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has called for all stakeholders in Liberia to respect the upcoming ruling of the country's Supreme Court as the nation grapples with a significant political gridlock.

Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica

Uganda: Government Tables Shs40.7 Trillion Budget for Fy 2025/26

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Government has presented a Shs40.7 trillion budget for the 2025/26 financial year, outlining significant investments across key sectors to drive economic growth and development.

Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica

Chinese state banks’ 2024 profits rise and bad loans dwindle even as margins narrow

All six state-owned commercial banks posted moderate profit growth for last year, as non-performing loan ratios declined slightly.

Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post

Uganda: Govt Revises Umeme Buyout to $118 Million

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Government has revised the loan request to buy out electricity distribution company, UMEME, from over US$190 million, to over US$118 million.

Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica

Hong Kong’s Hutchison ‘will not sign Panama deal next week’, Beijing to launch probe

Beijing to launch antitrust probe into deal by Li Ka-shing’s CK Hutchison Holdings.

Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post

Nigeria: Bill to Conduct All Elections in Single Day Passes Second Reading At Senate

[Premium Times] If the bill passed legislative hurdles, it means that all elections including presidential, governorship, National Assembly, state assembly, and local government elections would be conducted on the same day.

Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica

Russia's Putin says it would be a 'profound mistake' to dismiss Trump's push for Greenland

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned it would be foolish to dismiss U.S. President Donald Trump's push for control over Greenland.

Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source: CNBC International

Zimbabwe: Govt Says Security Services 'On High Alert' Amid Calls for Protests

[New Zimbabwe] The government has upped security across the country as disgruntled war vet Blessed "Bombshell" Geza calls for demonstrations against President Emmerson Mnangagwa.

Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica

Malawi: FCB Commits K5 Million Sponsorship to Malawi Law Society

[Nyasa Times] The First Capital Bank (FCB) Plc has committed a K5 million sponsorship to Malawi Law Society (MLS) which will go towards supporting the country's all lawyers umbrella body in its upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled for March 28-30 2025 at Sunbird Nkopola in Mangochi.

Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica

Germany: Deutsche Bahn's ambitious plans

Delays, cancellations, dilapidated infrastructure — Germany can no longer boast about its rail system, and it will take a lot of money and a long time to change that.

Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW)

Kurds ponder future in Turkey, Syria and Iraq with guarded optimism

The mood among the Kurds has changed after Kurdish militant leader Abdullah Ocalan urged the PKK to end its struggle against Turkey.

Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post

Nigeria: My Diplomatic Postings in M/East Deepened My Understanding of Islam - U.S Envoy

[Daily Trust] The US Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, has said his diplomatic experiences in the Middle East deepened his understanding of Islam.

Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica

Venture-capital club expands to Hong Kong, plans US$250m fund with Asian investors

London Technology Club opens in the city with a focus on fast-scaling companies in AI, fintech.

Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post

‘Outdated’ Trump tariffs threaten ‘global chaos’, says top Chinese economist

Wu Xiaoqiu says rising protectionist sentiment has dealt a severe blow to global economic recovery.

Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post