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WhatsApp's 'Usernames' feature: A need for caution

India, July 30 -- Recently, WhatsApp announced the phased global rollout of its new 'username' feature, allowing users to create a unique identifier, eg @XYZ999, for their WhatsApp account. This usern... Read More


Sri Lanka ranks among top investor transparency improvers

Sri Lanka, July 30 -- Sri Lanka recorded one of the biggest improvements in the world in how it communicates with international investors. That's according to the Institute of International Finance, ... Read More


CUTS urges CCI, Govt to probe anti-competitive practices in cloud markets

India, July 30 -- The government and the Competition Commission need to take steps to curb possible anti-competitive practices in the fast-growing cloud services market, according to reports released ... Read More


Large-scale electronics PLI catalyses Rs 96,000 cr investment in mobile manufacturing: MoS IT

India, July 30 -- The production-linked incentive scheme for large-scale electronics manufacturing catalysed Rs 96,000 crore investment in the domestic mobile production ecosystem, Parliament was info... Read More


Zanzibar Marathon 2026 eyes over 10,000 runners

Tanzania, July 30 -- Dar es Salaam. More than 10,000 local and international runners are expected to participate in the sixth edition of the Yas Zanzibar International Marathon, as organisers seek to ... Read More


Cost intelligence will become a strategic contributor to project success

Mumbai, July 30 -- As India's construction industry accelerates its digital transformation, integrated platforms, AI and connected data are becoming essential to improving cost certainty, project effi... Read More


Meta shares plunge due to frustration at AI spending promises

United Kingdom, July 30 -- Meta shares fell by as much as 11 per cent after investors raised concerns over the company's escalating artificial intelligence spending and declining profits. The Faceboo... Read More


Businesses suffer losses on Kenya Power's token hitch

Nairobi, July 30 -- Businesses and households have suffered losses and inconvenience following a technical glitch in Kenya Power's token vending system that persisted for more than 17 hours by Thursda... Read More


Tanzania steps up cash-lite drive as digital payments hit new highs

Tanzania, July 30 -- Dar es Salaam. Tanzania is stepping up efforts to reduce reliance on cash as digital payment transactions continue to surge, with the Bank of Tanzania (BoT) urging sustained publi... Read More


Mrima Hill niobium deal calls for transparency

Nairobi, July 30 -- The government should approach procurement of global mining companies and developers for Kwale County's Mrima Hill niobium and rare earths project with more transparency. On Wedne... Read More