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Filmmaker released from US detention on bond

Kashmiri filmmaker Arfat Sheikh released from US detention on bond after facing deportation proceedings over conflict films.

By Nurul Hidayah · Oct 9, 2026

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Amazon cuts jobs at retail unit during Prime sale

Amazon layoffs hit its Stores unit as Prime Big Deal Days launch, with a small number of roles cut across the United States, India and...

By Amirah Y · Oct 8, 2026

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Kosovo parliament elects economist as president

Kosovo’s parliament elects economist Justina Shiroka Pula as president, avoiding a second snap election after June’s failed vote.

By Amirah Y · Oct 7, 2026

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CGS Infotech partners with Swami Vigyananand on tech initiative

CGS Infotech partners with Swami Vigyananand on a tech initiative using artificial intelligence for national development and social impact.

By Syafiqah Rosli · Aug 24, 2026

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Nigeria’s insurance recapitalisation adopts unique approach

Nigeria's insurance recapitalisation plan for 2025 shifts to a risk‑based capital framework, offering a fresh model distinct from banking and boosting sector st

By Amirah Y · Aug 16, 2026

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Top 16 Budget Smartphones Under ₦200,000 in Nigeria

Find the best budget smartphones under ₦200,000 in Nigeria. Compare top models like the Tecno POP 9 and find the perfect balance of price and...

By Syafiqah Rosli · Aug 14, 2026

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Too many players crowd telecom’s budget sector

South Africa’s telecom budget sector faces overcrowding as MVNOs shift from cost-cutting to integrated services like banking and retail.

By Syafiqah Rosli · Jul 27, 2026

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Africa’s Mobile Banking Surge Redefines Future Finance

Mobile banking Africa is driving a digital finance revolution, as mobile‑first fintech platforms expand access and reshape financial services across the contine

By Nurul Hidayah · Jul 25, 2026

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