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24Apr/23

Viva Wallet and Elo partnership disrupts legacy checkout and embeds all payments into Elo mobile Android computers.

April 24, 2023FinanceBanking, Contactless, Contactless payment, Economy, EMV, Financial services, Mobile payments, Payment systems, Radio-frequency identification, United Statesadmin

The strategic partnership between Viva Wallet, a leading European cloud-based neobank, and Elo, a leading global supplier of interactive touch solutions, is pioneering a new retail payments experience. European businesses can now offer new payment experiences, accepting Chip & PIN and Tap-on-Phone contactless payments by combining Viva Wallet’s cutting-edge embedded payments platform for smart devices, with Elo M50 and M60 Pay mobile computers in an enterprise-grade mobile point of sale system. One piece of technology that integrates smart retail software and payment acceptance for each and every transaction into a powerful and robust handheld Android computer; anywhere, anytime, seamlessly, all from the palm of your hand. Viva Wallet and Elo’s strategic alliance, featuring additional omnichannel solutions, has gone live in Europe with plans to expand globally, including the US. Continue reading

24Apr/23

Now and Next: Futurice E40 names the e-mobility leaders spearheading the UK’s booming EV market

April 24, 2023InnovationChris Pateman-Jones, Claire Miller, Pateman, United Kingdom, Volkswagen Financial Servicesadmin

Digital transformation consultancy Futurice UK today unveils its annual E40 report, celebrating the most innovative EV players driving meteoric change in 2023. Now in its third year, the biggest version of the report to date – featuring a record 22 new entries – shines a light on the people and ideas positioning the UK as a focal point for EV innovation. The report also features insights from EV sector leaders including Volkswagen Financial Services’ John Lewis, Connected Kerb’s Chris Pateman-Jones, and Claire Miller, Independent Mobility and Energy Advisor to Octopus Energy. Continue reading

24Apr/23

FRANK ZAPPA’S INCREDIBLY RARE RECORDINGS, BELIEVED TO HAVE BEEN PLANNED FOR A POTENTIAL SEQUEL TO HIS ICONIC “HOT RATS” ALBUM, HAVE BEEN UNEARTHED FROM THE VAULT AND COMPILED AS NEW COLLECTION, “FUNKY NOTHINGNESS”

April 24, 2023MusicAynsley Dunbar, Beefheart, Belgium, Captain Beefheart, Entertainers, Frank Zappa, Freak scene, Hot Rats, Los Angeles, Musicians, Peaches en Regalia, The Mothers of Invention, Trout Mask Replica, Willie, Willie the Pimpadmin

In 1969, after The Mothers of Invention disbanded, Frank Zappa released his groundbreaking solo debut, Hot Rats. Fusing jazz and rock, the innovative album became one of the artist’s bestselling releases, thanks to classic tracks like “Peaches En Regalia” and “Willie the Pimp.” Over the following year, in between various projects (including producing Captain Beefheart’s debut, Trout Mask Replica, and emceeing Belgium’s Festival Actuel, where Zappa met British drummer Aynsley Dunbar), he assembled a core group to lay down tracks at Los Angeles’ recently opened Record Plant. Continue reading

24Apr/23

First ammonia future traded

April 24, 2023FinanceFutures contract, Futures marketsadmin

Global energy and commodity price reporting agency Argus announced that the first-ever futures ICE Ammonia Outright – Argus Ammonia NWE CFR Future contract has traded between counterparties in a deal brokered by Freight Investor Services (FIS). The 5,000-tonne futures contract was traded at $385/t for May delivery and cleared through ICE. Continue reading

24Apr/23

Sudan: violence between army and militia is a symptom of an old disease that is destroying Africa

April 24, 2023Conflict and WarAbdel Fattah al-Burhan, Afghanistan, Africa, Central African Republic, Countries, Creative Commons, Dyck Advisory Group, Egypt, Federal republics, Hemedti, Iraq, Janjaweed, Khartoum, Least developed countries, Libya, Malawi, Mali, Member states of the African Union, Member states of the United Nations, Meroe Gold, Mobutu Sese Seko, Mohamed Hamdan, Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, Moscow, Mozambique, Omar al-Bashir, Paul Jackson, Politics of Sudan, Rapid Support Forces, Robert Mugabe, Russia, South Africa, Sudan, Syria, Ukraine, Vladimir Putin, War in Darfur, Yemen, Yevgeny Prigozhin, Zimbabweadmin

Paul Jackson, University of Birmingham

A three-day ceasefire to mark the Islamic festival of Eid-al-Fitr in Khartoum appears to be dead in the water as fighting continues in the Sudanese capital. According to the World Health Organization, more than 330 people have been killed over the past week. Now, with reports emerging that arms are being sent from Egypt and Libya, there are growing fears the situation could develop into a civil war that could draw in regional powers.

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22Apr/23

ERB approves lower electricity tariffs for low-income households in Zambia

April 22, 2023EconomyArticles, Business economics, Customs duties, Economy, Electricity pricing, International taxation, Pricing, Renewable energy policy, Tariff, Zambiaadmin

April 21, 2023 /Economy/ –The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) in Zambia has approved lower electricity tariffs for low-income households that consume 100 Units or less per month. The new tariffs will take effect on May 1, 2023.

The ERB said the decision to lower tariffs was made in order to cushion low-income households from the rising cost of living. The new tariffs will see a reduction of 25% in the cost of electricity for low-income households.
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22Apr/23

The gold rush contributes to the Sudan crisis

April 22, 2023Conflict and WarAfrica, California Gold Rush, Continents, Federal republics, Geography of Africa, Gold mining, Gold rush, Hydraulic engineering, Least developed countries, Member states of the African Union, Member states of the United Nations, Sudanadmin

April 21, 2023 /Conflict and War/ –The discovery of gold in the Sahel has had a significant impact on the region, both positive and negative. On the one hand, it has brought much-needed economic development and opportunity to some of the poorest countries in the world. On the other hand, it has also led to increased conflict and instability. Continue reading →

22Apr/23

How newsrooms are introducing AI in their workflows.

April 22, 2023MediaAcademic disciplines, Applications of artificial intelligence, Articles, Artificial intelligence, Computational neuroscience, Cybernetics, Fact-checking, Journalism, Newsroomadmin

April 21, 2023 /Media/ –There are a number of ways that newsrooms are introducing AI into their workflows. Some newsrooms are using AI to automate tasks, such as fact-checking and data analysis. Others are using AI to generate content, such as headlines and summaries. Still others are using AI to personalize content for readers. Some of the most common uses include: Continue reading →

22Apr/23

What is Earth Day why it is celebrated?

April 22, 2023EnvironmentArticles, Biodiversity, Climate forcing agents, Deforestation, Denis Hayes, Environmental movement, Environmentalism, Forest management, Gaylord Nelson, Habitat, Natural environment, Nature, Pollution, Sustainability, United Statesadmin

April 21, 2023 /Environment/ –Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First held on April 22, 1970, it now includes a wide range of events coordinated globally by EARTHDAY.ORG (formerly Earth Day Network) including 1 billion people in more than 193 countries. The official theme for 2023 is Invest In Our Planet.
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22Apr/23

This Week in Entertainment News: 10 Stories You Need to See

April 22, 2023EntertainmentArticles, Humans, News, News agency, News media, PR Newswire, Press release, Sourceadmin

With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering the entertainment and media industries stay on top of the week’s most newsworthy and popular releases, here’s a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn’t be missed. Continue reading

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