Business
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Society
Society South AfricaTech Giant Invests Millions Towards More Skills, More Jobs, More AI
South Africa will benefit from a $7-million investment over a ten-year period from Microsoft to develop small, micro, and medium-sized enterprises, create local jobs, and prepare the country for artificial intelligence transformation.
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Environment
Environment USAWorld’s Largest Retailer Vows to Phase Out Single-Use Plastic
In its commitment to reduce the use of single-use plastic throughout its global operation network, the American multinational technology company Amazon will phase out padded bags in favor of greener alternatives, thus reducing its plastic footprint.
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Society
Society IndiaNo Fee Scan-and-Pay for All: Easier Life, Stronger Economy
The world’s second most populous country has embraced an instant payment system that completely revolutionized Indian commerce, facilitating transactions for big and small businesses alike, and simplifying the life of millions of citizens.
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Society
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Society
Society United KingdomYes, We Can Be Productive in a Four-Day Work Week
Halfway through the four-day workweek pilot taking place across the United Kingdom, results are promising with productivity remaining high or improving, positive proof that the traditional working week can be reduced without impairing business.
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Heroes
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Society
Society EuropeEquality Win: More Women Leaders in the Workplace
Gender quotas will be imposed on all 27 state members of the European Union so women will make up at least 40% of seats on large companies’ boards by mid-2026, a decision meant to change top-down structures in the workplace and allow competent women access to…
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Health
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Society
Society USAWomen Rise up to Help Boost Black-Owned Businesses
The concept of community acquired its real meaning in COVID times across the United States, and particularly in Brooklyn, where Black-owned businesses managed to stay afloat and are now booming, mainly due to concerted efforts from Black women.
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Society
