Microsoft is being investigated in the UK over whether it has effectively merged with an artificial intelligence (AI) start-up firm by hiring its staff.…
The Development Bank of Southern Africa said it’s seeking to roll out a tendering model across the continent for the supply of power from renewable energy that’s attracted more than R200 billion ($11 billion) in private investment into South Africa. The Independent Power Producers Office, established by the state…
African central banks set to decide on interest rates in the next three weeks are unlikely to follow the tide of global easing and maintain tight monetary policies, with one exception. “The broader theme is one of caution and data dependence with central banks closely monitoring inflation and currency trends,”…
South Africa has told the UK that its plans to impose a carbon tax on imported goods will deepen global inequality and hamper Africa’s ability to adapt to climate change. The criticism of the measure, which the UK plans to introduce by 2027, comes as developing economies such as South…
Crypto derivatives exchange Deribit is providing Bitcoin and Ether options that enable investors to customise bets for right after the conclusion of the upcoming US presidential election. The exchange is offering contracts that expire on November 8, three days after US citizens cast their presidential ballots. The options will be…
OpenAI founding member Andrej Karpathy, who until February was a key researcher at the startup, is pursuing a new project combining artificial intelligence with education.…