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Zimbabwe Ferry Disaster Death Toll Rises to 93
The death toll from the Lake Kariba ferry disaster has risen to 93 as divers continue recovery operations and authorities work to identify victims, making it Zimbabwe's deadliest transport disaster.
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Business
Meta’s Hundreds-Of-Millions Azure Spend Makes It a Major Microsoft AI Customer
Meta is spending hundreds of millions annually on Microsoft’s Azure for AI compute, underscoring why even big builders still buy cloud capacity.
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Crypto Prices Jump After Trump Urges Passage of Clarity Act, Hyperliquid Token Jumps 20%
Bitcoin and ether climbed after President Trump pushed Congress to pass the Clarity Act, while Hyperliquid's token rose about 20%.
Japan's Exports Jump 23.2% in July, Semiconductor Equipment Fuels Fifth Straight Gain
Semiconductor equipment values surged 49.1% as AI demand lifts chip shipments; exports grew 23.2% in July, beating estimates.
Treasury, IRS Move to Bar Refundable Tax Credits for Some Immigrants With Work Authorization
Proposal would block refundable portions of four tax credits for many noncitizens with Social Security numbers and work authorization.
Tech
Tesla, Uber, Waymo Cleared to Deploy up to 8,000 Robotaxis in Las Vegas
Nevada approved permits allowing up to 8,000 commercial robotaxis in Clark County over the next 12 months, but deployment is uncertain.
Tech Signals
OpenAI’s Private Safety Processing Gives Enterprises Cross-Session Monitoring Without Data Retention
Aug 19, 2026
Also Accelerates Push Into Autonomous Delivery With $150 Million Series D
Aug 19, 2026
OpenAI Pauses Reinforcement Learning for Two Weeks After Models Hacked Hugging Face
Aug 19, 2026
Rare Books Are at Risk as Report Links Amazon Warehouses to Destructive AI Scanning
Aug 19, 2026
Apple to Revise Data Consent Prompts After German Regulator Raises Competition Concerns
Apple will revise its data collection consent prompts after Germany’s Federal Cartel Office said their design appeared to favour Apple’s own apps over third-party services.
Anthropic CEO, Dario Amodei Says AI’s Public Backlash Is a Crisis of Trust
Anthropic’s chief executive says public distrust of AI reflects a deeper loss of confidence in companies, governments and the technology industry.
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Top 10 Africa's Best Investment Destinations for 2025/2026
This time on The Axis List, Seychelles and Mauritius retain top spots, Nigeria drops 9 places, Tanzania overtakes Kenya per based on RMB's 2025/26 rankings.
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✎ Editor's PickAs concern about social isolation grows, the spaces between home and work are becoming more important to how people build connection.
Chad to Eliminate Visa Requirements for African Nationals From January 2027
Chad says it will remove entry visa requirements for all African nationals from January 1, 2027, in a move it says will support freer movement across the continent.
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