Samsung is expected to launch not three but four Galaxy S25 smartphones next year. Reports from Korea revealed there will be a Galaxy S25 Slim version, but we now hear it will arrive later in 2025. The January launch will be reserved for the original Galaxy S25, S25+ and S25 Ultra trio.
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Fifine X3 Headphone Unboxing
In today’s video, we’re unboxing the Fifine X3 Headphone! Known for delivering top-quality sound, this pair is designed for anyone who values immersive audio, whether you’re into gaming, music, or just enjoying a great listening experience.
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Japan boosts African Development Fund with Japanese yen (JPY) 51.67 billion concessional loan
The African Development Bank Group and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have signed a landmark 51.67 billion Japanese yen (US$421 million) concessional donor loan (CDL) agreement towards the African Development Fund.
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This Robot helps sick kids attend class from home!
For young people undergoing long-term treatment or struggling with mental health issues, Norwegian company No Isolation developed the AV1 robot, which can take a child’s place in class, serving as their eyes, ears, and voice, and helping them stay connected with their classmates.
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African Energy Chamber Expands $5 million Lawsuit to Include Sankofa Events and Paul Sinclair
The African Energy Chamber (AEC) – the voice of the African energy sector – has broadened its legal action against international events organizers Hyve Group and Africa Oil Week (AOW) by filing an application to include events management group Sankofa Events and its Director Paul Sinclair.
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Why Your Phone is Overheating and How to Fix It Fast!
Why Your Phone is Overheating and How to Fix It Fast!
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Central African Pipeline System Committee President to Deliver Investor Presentation at African Energy Week (AEW) 2024
The Central African Pipeline System (CAPS) is advancing as a key infrastructure project aimed at enhancing energy access and economic development in the region.
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Scientists Create a Device to Record Human Dreams
Japanese researchers at ATR Computational Neuroscience Laboratories in Kyoto have developed a revolutionary machine that can record and interpret human dreams using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and artificial intelligence (AI).
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AEC Urges Boost in Central Africa’s Oil & Gas at CABEF
Serving as the voice of the African energy sector, the African Energy Chamber (AEC) strongly supports the 2024 edition of the Central Africa Business Energy Forum (CABEF) – taking place this week in Gabon.
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ESG Disclosure Key to Africa’s Sustainable Growth – AfDB VP Quaynor at ESG Forum
“The importance of ESG disclosure for attracting finance for sustainable development in Africa cannot be overstated. It is no longer an optional add-on; it is a necessity if Africa is to thrive and not just survive in the 21st century,” stated Solomon Quaynor, African Development Bank Group Vice-President in opening the inaugural Africa ESG Forum today in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
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Meta Fires Employees After Shocking Abuse of Meal Vouchers
Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram, recently fired about 24 employees from its Los Angeles office. These employees misused company meal credits, which are meant for food, to buy non-food items like laundry detergent and wine glasses.
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Afreximbank Signs term Sheet for US$3Million Facility for Mediwood Studios’ Expansion
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and Mediwood Studios in Tunisia have signed a Term Sheet for a US$3 million facility aimed to Strengthen Mediwood’s position as a key contributor to the growth of the Tunisian film industry.
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Bangladesh telcos fined for bombarding subscribers with excessive promotional SMS.
Bangladesh’s telecoms regulator has reportedly fined mobile operators Grameenphone, Robi Axiata and Banglalink for breaching regulations on promotional SMSs, despite telcos saying the regulations are impractical and too restrictive.
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Tanzanian Delegation to Showcase Latest Bid Round Opportunities at African Energy Week (AEW) 2024
Tanzania’s Petroleum Upstream Regulatory Authority (PURA) recently announced its preparations for the country’s fifth licensing round. Promotion for the licensing round is set to open on March 5, 2025, with the round offering 24 exploration blocks in the country, including 15 onshore and 11 offshore blocks.
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9th Africa Energy Market Place Held in Dar es Salaam Ahead of Key Summit
Further to an April 2024 pledge by the Presidents of the African Development Bank and the World Bank to bring electricity access to 300 million people in Africa by 2030, the Tanzanian port city of Dar es Salaam has been selected to host an Africa Heads of State Energy Summit on 28 January 2025.
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Merck Foundation Voted Avance Media’s 2024 NGO of the Year
For the second consecutive time, Merck Foundation has been voted Avance Media’s 2024 NGO of the Year after securing the majority of votes in the Avance Media Honours initiative, which recognizes 10 leading NGOs contributing to community empowerment across Africa.
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