Rest easy to legendary singer, activist and actor Harry Belafonte. The news of his death was announced today (April 25). Belafonte lived a full life, passing at 96 years old at his home in Manhattan, New York. The entertainment and civil rights hero has joined his industry peers in the afterlife. We celebrate Harry Belafonte’s legacy of art, activism and achievement with...
Day: <span>26 April 2023</span>
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BuzzFeed News closes shop and layoffs 180 staff members
BuzzFeed is shutting down BuzzFeed News because it is not able to turn a profit, according to a memo CEO Jonah Peretti sent to company staff Thursday. The digital publisher is laying off 15% of its employees, or about 180 people, across BuzzFeed News and other divisions. Going forward, BuzzFeed will concentrate its news efforts in a single profitable news...
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Apple Inc boss Tim Cook finally opened Apple store in Mumbai, India
Apple Inc boss Tim Cook officially opened Apple’s first store in Mumbai, India. The Apple chief also had a series of meetings with business officials including Prime Minister Narendra Modi. “At Apple, our mission is to enrich lives and empower people around the world,” Cook said in a statement. “India has such a beautiful culture...
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Twitter restores blue check mark of some sports personalities
Twitter has restored verification for several high-profile athletes despite previously warning that ‘blue ticks’ would disappear for any individual unwilling to pay for the privilege. The social media firm said it would remove all legacy verified accounts last week in a bid to drive adoption of the premium Twitter Blue subscription service, which promises to...
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Industry Leaders and Experts to Speak at Sentech Africa Tech Week Conference 2023
Insights and Collaborations on Digital Transformation in Africa The Sentech Africa Tech Week Conference 2-5 May 2023 is set to be one of the most significant tech events of the year, bringing together leading figures from across industry, policy, and academia to share insights and collaborate on the latest trends and innovations in technology. Among...
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OPINION | Keep Your Head Above Water writes Catherine Wijnberg
“When we start the day with a sense of achievement, we reset our thinking from confusion to confidence.” This morning I received an email from an entrepreneur saying how difficult it is to stay positive in what feels like a sea of turmoil and unpaid bills. Having experienced my own times when I was struggling to keep...