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Platinum Credit Uganda, a Platcorp subsidiary, secured a $4 million, 24‑month investment from Swiss asset manager Symbiotics to broaden financing for low‑income households and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across Uganda. The capital, disbursed on 22 December 2025, enabled a phased rollout of enhanced loan products through all branches and digital channels. PCU already serves over 100,000 clients, with 55% in rural areas, 28% youth and 23% female, and 47% of its MSME borrowers are women. The funding will fund flexible credit tailored to MSME cash‑flow needs and essential household expenses such as education, health and housing.
Standard Chartered reported $1.07 billion in sustainable finance income for 2025, a 9% increase year‑over‑year and surpassing its $1 billion target. The Banking division contributed $610 million, growing 11%, while Transaction Services and Markets added $340 million and $117 million respectively. The bank also achieved...
Nintendo Life has distilled the National Dex’s 1,025 Pokémon into a shortlist of nine representatives, one per generation, for an online “Ultimate Favourite” poll. The voting process pits iconic legacy creatures like Pikachu and Charizard against newer designs such as...
UK small and medium‑sized enterprises face mounting pressure from new Employment Rights reforms and stricter UK GDPR enforcement, demanding precise contracts, leave records, and audit trails. Most lack dedicated HR teams, relying on informal processes that work for ten‑person outfits...
Early start at #MWC26 with Rahul Kumar at the @IBM booth. We talked Autonomous Networks, AI-driven operations, and the shift from technical milestones to real business KPIs. Barcelona is where strategy meets execution, and #IBM is leaning into both. #Quantum @IBM @MWCHub...
Elementum Advisors entered 2026 with assets under management rising to $3.8 bn, a $100 m increase from the start of 2025. While White Mountains still holds a 26.6% equity stake, its investment in Elementum’s ILS funds fell from $161 m in 2023 to...
Missile strikes across the Gulf triggered security alerts for international law firms. Firms like Baker McKenzie and White & Case ordered remote work per local guidance. The incidents disrupted air travel and prompted UK travel advisories. Expansion plans in the...
Thailand’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAAT) announced a “Regulate First” strategy for Advanced Air Mobility, committing to a full regulatory framework before commercial operations begin. The move follows a high‑level meeting with Japan’s Civil Aviation Bureau, where both sides examined airworthiness...
Iranian forces used armed drones to strike Dubai International Airport and Kuwait International Airport in February 2026, causing structural damage and injuring airport personnel. The attacks marked the first confirmed direct hits on major civilian hubs in the Gulf, shifting...
Live Nation, along with other major live‑music firms, reported zero federal income tax for 2025 despite record revenues. The tax outcome stems from the 2025 One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), which grants 100 % bonus depreciation on new venues, creating...
Korean researchers at KAIST and Seoul National University used artificial intelligence to redesign hydrogen fuel‑cell catalysts, discovering that zinc directs platinum and cobalt atoms into a high‑performance intermetallic structure. The AI‑predicted Zn‑mediated catalyst outperforms commercial platinum catalysts in activity and...
The UK Health Data Research Service (HDRS) is set to launch later this year as a secure, single gateway for national health and care datasets, aiming to unlock the country’s extensive longitudinal records. The government announced Melanie Ivarsson, a former...
While I share some concerns about key munitions being pulled out of INDOPACOM, folks should understand that even with full stocks of interceptors, the PLA Rocket Force is highly likely to be able to overwhelm U.S. and allied BMD in...
Shoosmiths has launched a firm‑wide challenge urging lawyers and staff to devise measurable ways to improve client relationships. The top performer will win either a £25,000 house‑deposit contribution or a brand‑new car, with the winner announced in April. Smaller quarterly...
Huawei and e& UAE have launched the Optical Innovation Center to accelerate AI‑ready connectivity in the UAE, unveiling five high‑value use cases across a 10 Gbps intelligent access network and AI‑driven smart home solutions. The network upgrades include a 50G PON...
The insurance‑linked securities (ILS) market posted a historic 2025, with new issuance climbing to $24.7 billion and total outstanding notional near $60 billion. Capital inflows of $12.3 billion and a benign loss year drove a 13.5% compound annual growth rate since 2020, while...
Andrew Levison, who started buying small New Haven apartments after college, now serves as chief investment officer of The Dermot Company, a 35‑year‑old multifamily firm that manages roughly $5 billion in assets and over 7,500 units. Under his leadership Dermot has...
Channel 4 commissioned a provocative bronze sculpture titled “The fountain of filth” to promote its investigative series “Dirty Business.” The piece, built by 4Creative, Glue Society and Biscuit Filmworks, depicts men, boys, paddles and surfboards spewing water from their mouths. Campaign’s...
SEEPEX introduced its BN series pumps featuring Smart Joint Access (SJA), a design tailored for rock blasting and other mining applications. The pumps provide a large inspection opening for rapid joint checks, a compact equal‑wall stator for high‑pressure operation, and...
Theresa Spartichino, director of practice technology at Ropes & Gray, highlighted that many law firms struggle to turn promising legal tech concepts into operational reality at scale. She emphasized the need for robust orchestration platforms that can coordinate end‑to‑end workflows,...
Katherine Charonko, a partner at Bailey & Glasser and recipient of the Monica Bay Women of Legal Tech Award, says the greatest obstacle to legal innovation is the rapid pace of industry change. She argues that technology solutions often lag...
Streamline AI CEO Kathy Zhu argues that cultural resistance and operational silos are the primary obstacles to legal innovation. She highlights how entrenched mindsets and fragmented processes impede AI adoption in corporate legal departments. Zhu also predicts a shift toward...
In February 2026 DNV’s Alternative Fuels Insight recorded 17 new orders for alternative‑fuel vessels, 14 of which were LNG‑powered container ships. The remaining three orders were for dual‑fuel ethane gas carriers. Overall, 37 alternative‑fuel vessels were ordered in the first...
Researchers identified that the aging gut microbiome harbors increased Klebsiella aerogenes, which elevates histamine production and compromises intestinal barrier integrity. The excess histamine suppresses Nlrp6 expression, disrupting LC3‑mediated autophagy and intensifying inflammation in septic models. Experiments showed that lowering histamine...
Three U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle jets were shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses in a friendly‑fire incident during Operation Epic Fury, the U.S. campaign against Iran. All six crew members ejected and survived, prompting Kuwait to acknowledge the...
San Francisco International Airport will close Runway 1 from March 30 to October 2 2026 for a six‑month repaving and taxiway upgrade. All arrivals and departures will be shifted to Runways 28 Left and 28 Right, while Runway 1 will serve as an auxiliary taxiway. The airport projects less...
Israel’s Energy and Infrastructure Minister ordered a security‑driven suspension of production at the offshore Leviathan gas field, prompting Chevron to declare force majeure. The pause halts the field’s 12 billion cubic metres per year output, which supplies Israel, Egypt and Jordan,...
3 F-15Es shot down by friendly fire over Kuwait We continue to update our original story: https://t.co/bRgLdhX3sx
Cerro Caliche stands in stark contrast to Vizsla’s Panuco tragedy. Located in a stable, established mining district near operating mines Cucurpe has seen no reported cartel incidents disrupting ops. Safer jurisdiction profile than Sinaloa hotspots. @SonoroGold $sgo.v
Mobile World Congress 2026 kicked off in Barcelona on March 2, under the GSMA‑driven theme “The IQ Era.” The three‑day launch gathered thousands of telecom executives, AI innovators, and policy makers to showcase next‑generation wireless, intelligent connectivity, and IoT solutions....
Segmed, a leader in real‑world medical imaging, announced a partnership with Verily to make its de‑identified, diagnostic‑grade imaging datasets available on Verily’s AI‑native Pre Exchange and Workbench platforms. The initial offering is a longitudinal breast‑cancer cohort featuring digital breast tomosynthesis...
The U.S. faces a shortage of over three million homes, with prices up 40% since 2020 and mortgage rates climbing, leaving middle‑income families unable to buy or qualify for subsidized units. Build‑to‑Rent (BTR) offers single‑family rentals that blend the space...
Chowdeck has rolled out a personal accident insurance scheme for more than 20,000 active riders, partnering with Nigerian insurer MyCoverGenius. The auto‑enrolled policy covers accidental medical expenses, temporary disability benefits, and compensation for lost earnings. Launched in November 2024, the...
“The application of #Lean in logistics has seen a less successful & uniform uptake overall than in manufacturing. Some of the influencing factors relate to the disparate attitudes & service models across the #logistics landscape globally.” https://t.co/icZPxfrwU0 #supplychain
Ericsson announced that commercial 6G networks are slated for rollout toward the end of this decade, positioning the technology as "intelligence" rather than merely a carrier for AI. Marie Hogan highlighted the surge in AI agents, autonomous devices, and data‑intensive...
O2 announced a £700 million network investment for 2026, reaffirming its Mobile Transformation Plan and matching the spend level of 2025. The funding targets upgrades to 4G and 5G, new mast installations and small‑cell deployments to boost reliability, capacity and coverage....
ARRI and HONOR have formed a strategic partnership to embed ARRI’s cinematic imaging principles into HONOR’s upcoming ROBOT smartphone. The collaboration will debut later in 2026, bringing professional colour science, highlight roll‑off, and depth cues to a consumer device. By...
The PlayStation Gameplay Chart for the week ending March 1 2026, based on data from over 2.9 million active accounts, shows Fortnite retaining the top spot, with Roblox and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II following closely. NBA 2K26, GTA V and Rocket League round out...
Ventum Tech announced a strategic partnership with Oslo‑based Pixotope to become the regional integration and deployment partner for the company’s real‑time graphics and virtual‑production platform across the GCC and Lebanon. The collaboration combines Pixotope’s real‑time rendering and camera‑tracking technology with...
Suno AI announced a $300 million annual revenue run‑rate backed by 2 million paying subscribers, averaging $150 per user and highlighting strong demand for its Premier tier that allows 2,000 songs per month. The platform’s rapid growth coincides with a surge in...
Commercial building backup power is shifting from idle diesel generators to hybrid systems that combine battery energy storage, renewable sources, and AI-driven controls. Facility owners are driven by sustainability mandates, grid instability, and the need for operational resilience against extreme...
Thanks to Vijay and the whole team @TheEconomist for the invitation to deliver a keynote this morning about challenges—and solutions—facing the energy transition. I focused on energy math, energy security, and energy geopolitics—with today’s oil & gas price spikes top...
Nokia announced an expanded partnership with TIM Brasil to modernize the carrier’s 5G network across 14 additional states, covering roughly 42% of Brazil’s population. The deal introduces Nokia’s AI‑RAN‑ready AirScale portfolio, including Massive MIMO radios and small‑cell solutions, alongside the...
Fashion logistics were jolted after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran triggered retaliation, prompting container lines to pull vessels from the Suez Canal. Gulf‑bound bookings were suspended and major Middle Eastern air cargo hubs reduced operations. The disruption forces brands...
SAP Ariba announced a full architectural rebuild of its Source-to-Pay suite, targeting a February 2026 release. The new platform will be AI‑native, leveraging SAP Business Technology Platform and introducing Joule agents for tasks like bid analysis and intake management. Existing customers...
A joint study by Revenue Management Solutions and Merchant Centric identified an operational "sweet spot" where strategic labor investment, guest sentiment, and unit profitability converge. The research shows that well‑trained, low‑turnover restaurant teams consistently earn higher review scores, Net Promoter...
pureLiFi introduced a high‑bandwidth LiFi architecture capable of 10 Gbps indoor data rates, targeting the fixed wireless access (FWA) market. The company unveiled the Bridge XC Flex, a plug‑and‑play bridge that delivers gigabit broadband through windows without drilling, and announced partnerships with 5G...
Financial reports are the most reliable indicator of a Swiss bank’s strength, offering transparent evidence beyond brand reputation. Regular, audited statements that detail capital, liquidity, and risk disclosures allow prospective clients—especially non‑residents—to assess stability and resilience. Easy access to these...
Bango’s new report, unveiled at Mobile World Congress, finds that 43% of U.S. consumers feel they are paying for unused subscriptions, driving demand for more flexible pricing. The survey shows strong interest in usage‑based billing, binge‑watch incentives, and cross‑platform credits....
Retired Rear Admiral Bruce Loveless reflects on his decade‑long ordeal stemming from the “Fat Leonard” scandal, the largest corruption case in U.S. Navy history. After an initial suspension in 2013, he was arrested in 2017, endured a protracted trial, and...
