Bridging the Gap: How AI Can Enhance Transparency, Governance and Unlock Africa’s Economic Potential Through FDI

A new era of transformation is dawning across Africa, though its light will not touch all corners at once. With its youthful population, abundant natural resources and rapidly growing digital economy, the continent is poised for remarkable growth. Yet persistent

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Africa’s $777bn Opportunity: Why Local Capital Must Power the Energy Transition

Africa stands at a critical energy crossroads. Countries must collectively come to terms with a historical lack of access to electricity for a significant portion of the continent’s population, impacting every facet of society and stunting progress and economic activity.

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Africa Enters an Age of Optimism

The upcoming UN General Assembly (UNGA) in New York presents an opportunity for world leaders to assess the drivers of global uncertainty. In doing so, Africa must not be sidelined. Genuine engagement with the continent is essential as a matter

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Digital Health’s Q1 2025 Unicorn Baby Boom: Investors Bet Big on Innovation

The first quarter of 2025 saw an unprecedented rise in the valuation of digital health startups, with a surge of companies achieving “unicorn” status. Powered by advances in AI, personalised medicine, and remote patient monitoring — and reinforced by strong

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From Dubai Chocolate to AI: The Middle East in Transition

A sweet retail success in Dubai reflects a deeper transformation across the Middle East — from exporting goods to exporting knowledge, from tradition to advanced technology. In July 2025, Dubai Duty Free (DDF) reported record half-year sales of AED 4.1bn

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Cube Labs: Transforming Scientific Discovery into Scalable Healthcare Innovation

Italy-based Cube Labs is redefining healthcare venture building by bridging the gap between academic research and global markets—delivering measurable social impact through an integrated, repeatable innovation model. Cube Labs S.p.A. is not just another player in the healthcare innovation space—it

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Filippo Surace: The Visionary Behind Italy’s Healthcare Venture Revolution

From surgeon to life sciences entrepreneur, Filippo Surace is charting a new course for healthcare innovation—one that connects academic brilliance with real-world impact. Filippo Surace is not your typical healthcare executive. A trained physiatrist, surgeon, and inventor, his path into

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Is the MBA Still Worth It? Weighing Value, ROI, and Leadership Impact

In an era of rapid disruption, does the traditional MBA still hold its weight? We explore the enduring value of business graduate degrees, examining their impact on career trajectories, earning potential, and leadership development. The Master of Business Administration has

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Jefferies Trades Lone-Wolf Culture for Team-First Strategy in Bid for Wall Street’s Top Tier

For decades, Jefferies built its reputation as Wall Street’s maverick outpost — the last independent, full-service broker-dealer willing to break ranks with convention. The firm thrived by poaching senior talent from rivals, empowering them to pursue their own mandates, and

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When Trust Erodes: Unpacking the Anatomy of Corporate Scandals

Corporate scandals, from Wells Fargo’s fake accounts to Enron’s fraudulent accounting, shatter public trust and leave lasting damage. This article examines the root causes, consequences, and the difficult path to redemption for companies caught in the crosshairs. Wells Fargo: A

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