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10 African Countries with the Most X (Twitter) Users in 2024
The rise of Twitter, now known as X, in Africa is a testament to the platform’s increasing role in shaping the continent’s political and socioeconomic landscape. Twitter has become a powerful tool for promoting positive change, fostering inclusivity, and driving economic opportunities in Africa. From amplifying voices and empowering citizen journalism to facilitating industry growth and
Over 1,200 Merchants in 25 Countries Accept Shiba Inu Payments Following New Integration
Shiba Inu has continued to show great and thrilling expansion strides in its ecosystem. More than 1,200 merchants in 25 different countries across the world now accept Shiba Inu payments. The milestone came after a successful partnership deal between Apcopay and Coinpayments. Following the move, customers can now use several crypto assets like SHIB to
6 Countries Offering Menstrual Leaves
Several countries recognise and implement paid menstrual leave, underscoring a growing commitment to women's health and workplace inclusivity. Here is how various countries stand:Spain's left-wing government introduced legislation in 2023, granting paid menstrual leave with a doctor's note.1. SpainSince 2003, Indonesia grants women two paid menstrual leave days monthly, but inconsistent enforcement among employers reveals
WHO calls on countries to increase taxes on alcohol and sugary sweetened beverages
Geneva, 5 December 2023 - The World Health Organization (WHO) is releasing today new data that show a low global rate of taxes being applied to unhealthy products such as alcohol and sugary sweetened beverages (SSBs). The findings highlight that the majority of countries are not using taxes to incentivize healthier behaviours. To help support countries WHO
Seven countries, 1.3 million lives lost every year: The devastating impact of tobacco revealed
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Every year 1.3 million lives are lost to cancers caused by smoking tobacco across the UK, US and BRICS nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa), according to a new study. Researchers have found that together, the seven countries represented more than half of the global burden of cancer deaths
Top 10 African countries by Global Threat Index for cyber threats in October 2023
November 14, 2023 5:56 PM A new trend is emerging where hackers are targeting African government institutions with Remote Access Trojans (RAT). A new report by Check Point® Software Technologies has highlighted African nations with the highest susceptibility to cyber threats. The report further highlights a rising trend in October 2023 in cyber threats targeting
August 12, 2023 6:34 PM In this article, we are going to list the top 10 major economies in Africa by gross domestic product (GDP) with the highest corporate tax rates. Corporate tax rates vary across the globe and reflect the unique economic needs of every country. Countries rich in natural resources, for example, often
See the top 10 African countries with the highest petrol prices
Nigeria’s recent subsidy removal has reportedly ruined the business of smugglersReports say that Nigeria sold the cheapest petrol in Africa, making petrol smuggling a thriving oneAlso, the reports show that Nigeria is now at par or close to selling petrol at the same price as other African countries A recent comparative study of the recent
Why the US is one of the most crypto-friendly countries in the world
In her Expert Take column, Selva Ozelli, an international tax attorney and CPA, covers the intersection between emerging technologies and sustainability, and provides the latest developments around taxes, AML/CFT regulations and legal issues affecting digital assets and blockchain.It’s fair to say that the United States is one of the most crypto-friendly countries in the world.
Countries approve policy to strengthen regulatory systems for medicines and other health technologies in the Americas
Washington D.C. 29 September 2022 (PAHO/WHO) – Ministers of health throughout the Americas have endorsed a series of actions to strengthen national regulatory systems in all Member States, in order to ensure that medicines and health technologies are safe, effective and of quality, and are tailored to the needs of national health systems. The Policy