11Jul/23

Barbara Banda is a Tumbuka

July 11, 2023FootballBarbara Banda, Barbra Banda, Evans Mbale, Kabwe, Landlocked countries, Least developed countries, Lundazi, magodi, Malawi, Maxwell Mbale, Member states of the Commonwealth of Nations, Member states of the United Nations, Republics in the Commonwealth of Nations, testosterone, Tumbuka, Tumbuka people, Zambiaadmin

July 11, 2023 /Sports/ — Barbara Banda is a Zambian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Chinese club Shanghai Shengli and the Zambia women’s national team. She is the all-time top scorer for the Copper Queens, with 58 goals in 64 appearances.

Banda is a Tumbuka, a Bantu ethnic group that is found in eastern Zambia and Malawi. She was born in Kabwe, Zambia, and grew up in a rural village. She began playing football at a young age, and her talent was quickly recognized. She was selected to play for the Zambia national team at the age of 15. Continue reading →

11Jul/23

Hi BARBIE, Come On, Let’s Go…Play Candy Crush®! BARBIE® and Candy Crush Saga Team Up for the Ultimate Pink-tastic Partnership, Creating a One-of-a-Kind Fantasy World for Players

July 11, 2023GamesBarbie, Candy Crush Saga, Crush, Fashion dolls, Matteladmin

Today Candy Crush Saga announced its newest (and pinkest) partnership with the most anticipated movie of the summer, BARBIE. On July 13, 2023, just days before the film hits theaters on the 21st, the brand will launch in-game BARBIE experiences that feature exclusive content accessible only to Candy Crush Saga players. Sweeeet. Continue reading

11Jul/23

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

July 11, 2023FinanceCollege, Flutterwave, Tuition paymentsadmin

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

July 11, 2023FinanceComputer security, Cyber insurance, Cyber-security regulation, Cyberwarfare, Insurance, Internet security, Zurich Insurance Group, Zurich North Americaadmin

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

11Jul/23

Treat culture: why indulging in small, affordable pleasures can help you cope with tough times

July 11, 2023Food and DrinkConsumption, Creative Commons, Emily, Emotions, Happiness, Jason Sit, Paris, Personal life, Philosophy of love, Pleasure, Positive mental attitude, SHUTTERSTOCK, United Kingdomadmin

Kokho Jason Sit, University of Portsmouth

Life today is stressful. Since the start of the pandemic, social media has been flooded with coping mechanisms and wellbeing trends to help people manage their emotions and worries about the state of the world. If you’ve tried therapy and “hot girl walks”, you may also have heard of the latest life hack: buying yourself a little treat.

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10Jul/23

China’s gallium and germanium controls: what they mean and what could happen next

July 10, 2023PoliticsBeijing, Canada, Chemical elements, China, Creative Commons, Gallium, Gavin D. J. Harper, Germanium, Germany, Integrated circuit, Japan, Light-emitting diode, Mark Agnor, Metalloids, Netherlands, Russia, Semiconductor, Semiconductor device, Semiconductor devices, Silicon–germanium, Solar cell, Transistor, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United Statesadmin

Gavin D. J. Harper, University of Birmingham

From August, China is to restrict exports of gallium and germanium, two critical elements for making semiconductor chips. With China dominating the supply of both elements, exporters will now need special licences to get them out of the country. The move has the potential to harm a range of western tech manufacturers that use these elements to make their products.

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10Jul/23

One in six asset and wealth management companies will be swallowed up or fall by the wayside in the next five years: PwC Global Asset & Wealth Management Survey

July 10, 2023FinanceAsset, Outsourcing, PwC, Wealthadmin

One in six (16%) asset and wealth managers globally are expected to be swallowed up or fall by the wayside by 2027, twice the historical rate of turnover, according to PwC’s 2023 Global Asset and Wealth Management Survey, published today. Continue reading

09Jul/23

Did Prince use sugilite for the color purple?

July 9, 2023MusicCyclosilicates, Gemstones, Kabbalah, LGBT symbols, Mysticism, Necklace, New Age, Prince, Purple, Secondary colors, Spiritual, Sugiliteadmin

08 July 2023 /Entertainment/ — There is no definitive answer to whether Prince used sugilite for the color purple in his spiritual rituals. However, there is some evidence to suggest that he may have done so.

First, sugilite is a rare and valuable gemstone that is known for its deep purple color. This color is often associated with spirituality and mysticism, and it is possible that Prince was drawn to sugilite for this reason. Continue reading →

07Jul/23

Why is the mining of Sugilite controversial in Zambia?

July 7, 2023EnvironmentCyclosilicates, Gemstone, Gemstones, Japan, Ken-ichi Sugi, Li, Mining, Russia, Silicate mineral, South Africa, Sugilite, United States, Zambiaadmin

July 7, 2023 /Environment/ — Sugilite is a relatively rare cyclosilicate mineral with a complex chemical formula of KNa₂(Fe, Mn, Al)₂Li₃Si₁₂O₃₀. It is typically found in shades of pink to purple, but can also be colorless, pale pink, or reddish violet. Sugilite crystals are rarely found and the form is usually massive. It has a hexagonal crystal system and a Mohs hardness of 6 to 6.5.

Sugilite is named after the Japanese petrologist Ken-ichi Sugi (1901-1948). It was first discovered in 1944 in the Iwagi island in the Ehime Prefecture, Japan. Since then, it has also been found in other countries, including South Africa, Russia, and the United States. Continue reading →