Category Archives: Business

17Jul/23

A special gift at the tomb of Yuan Longping


Recently, a special gift – a bowl of hybrid rice from Africa, appeared at the tomb of Mr. Yuan Longping, father of the hybrid rice. The gift was brought by Rakotoson Philibert, former Secretary General of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Madagascar Republic, who came to China for the third China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo. A simple bowl of rice harbored the sincerest commemoration from the Madagascar people. Continue reading

11Jul/23

Flutterwave Launches Tuition to Ease Education Fee Payments for Africans Abroad and on the Continent

Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company, has launched Tuition, a new payment product, to allow African users to conveniently pay various fees to educational institutions within Africa and overseas using their local currencies. The educational institutions available on Tuition include high schools, universities, colleges and some global edutech platforms. Continue reading

11Jul/23

Zurich adds cyber insurance offering for middle market businesses

Zurich North America, a provider of cyber risk solutions for over a decade, has introduced a cyber insurance offering designed specifically for middle market businesses. The Zurich Cyber Insurance Policy Concierge Suite includes not only Cyber Insurance coverage but also loss-prevention and resilience services such as a breach coach and a cybersecurity hotline available 24/7. Continue reading

30Jun/23

Humor is key to solving today’s workplace cultural challenges, according to new Peppercomm whitepaper

Business leaders today face greater workplace challenges than ever before, balancing the disparate needs of multiple generations in the workforce while engaging in a cultural power war often that pits them against employees. In-depth research, published today by communications firm Peppercomm in its latest whitepaper, No Joke, reveals that there are significant gaps between what workers and leaders want, which are exacerbated by generational differences. The study further concluded that humor can be used to better connect teams, break down silos and drive more effective engagement. Continue reading

30Jun/23

CEOs & Prominent SMB Entrepreneurs Share Their Inspirational Stories in New TriNet Original Series “Leading with Passion”

TriNet (NYSE: TNET), a leading provider of comprehensive human resources solutions for small and medium-size businesses (SMBs), today announced the launch of its new interview series “Leading with Passion” hosted by Pamela Rucker, Instructor of Professional Development Programs at Harvard University. Each of the seven, 40-minute episode features in-depth discussions between Rucker and innovative CEOs and entrepreneurs who have utilized their unique business expertise to improve people’s lives and make a difference. Continue reading

30Jun/23

Statement in response to the US Supreme Court’s Decision in Students for Fair Admissions v. University of North Carolina and Students for Fair Admissions v. President and Fellows of Harvard College

The Supreme Court’s decision impedes colleges and universities from selecting their own student bodies and fully addressing systemic racial inequalities that persist. The ruling threatens to return this nation to a time when education and opportunity are reserved for a privileged class. It endangers 60 years of multiracial movements to challenge our nation to live up to the ideals enshrined in our founding documents. The decision erects new barriers to building a society in which everyone has the opportunity to improve their lives, communities, health, and education. Continue reading

27Jun/23

Report: ‘Global scam economy’ thriving in 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic catalyzed a digital payments revolution, forever reshaping expectations. Today’s consumers demand flexible, real-time payment options throughout their digital journeys. As banks, fintechs, retailers and other businesses modernize and add apps and offerings to keep pace, criminals cash in on weaknesses at every turn. How are professional fraud fighters striking back? A payments fraud study by Javelin and analytics leader SAS explores the fraud climate in 12 countries and offers eight recommendations for curbing the deluge. Continue reading