Nov 03, 2015 Alphabet Inc, the new holding company for Google, recently teamed up with three Indonesian telecommunications companies to expand Internet access in the country using solar-powered balloons. The initiative, which is tagged “Project Loon”, will send solar-powered balloons into the air to deliver Internet access through radio frequency signals to antennae connected to ... Read More
Nov 03, 2015 Four World Cup sponsoring companies recently faced the British Parliament’s Department of Culture, Media and Sport select committee. During the meeting, Coca Cola’s Peter Franklin, Visa’s Ellen Richey, McDonalds’s Julian Hilton-Johnson and Anheuser-Busch’s Emma Reynolds, were subject to a close examination. The four sponsors had earlier expressed concerns over the lack of ... Read More
Nov 02, 2015 Speaking during a Culture, Media and Sports committee hearing with British parliamentarians, the chairman of the English Football Association, Greg Dyke recently criticized comments made my suspended FIFA president Sepp Blatter. 79-year-old Blatter recently said during an interview with Russia’s TASS news agency, that he was a ball in a big political ... Read More
Nov 02, 2015 Opposition parties recent called for a recount of the Tanzanian presidential election result, citing voting irregularities. The National Electoral Commission had planned to reveal the winner of the national presidential race; however opposition candidate, Edward Lowassa, called on the commission to cancel the announcement. Prior to that, the election in Tanzania’s semi-autonomous ... Read More
Nov 02, 2015 India recently hosted the biggest-ever African summit as it tries to challenge China’s dominance on a continent. Blessed with vast natural resources, Africa presents great opportunities for trade and economic cooperation. Although India’s headline economic growth has overtaken China’s, it still lacks the financial heft to challenge China in a head-to-head contest ... Read More
Nov 02, 2015 Both sides of the South Sudanese peace talks recently signed an agreement to finalize the implementation of the security arrangements outlined in an IGAD-proposed peace accord early this year. Speaking after the signing, Michael Makuei, acting chief negotiator for the Government of South Sudan said: “We start walking on the road to ... Read More
Nov 02, 2015 Over 250 high level experts, including former world leaders, recently gathered in Madrid to discuss principles that could be translated into policies and measures to prevent extremism. While addressing the meeting, UN secretary general, Ban Ki-Moon insisted that violent extremism is not limited to a specific region or religion. “Violent extremism is ... Read More
Nov 02, 2015 U.S. President Barack Obama recently played host to Britain’s Prince Harry at the White House and applauded his efforts in organizing the Invictus Games. The Invictus Games, which will be held in Orlando next year, will feature wounded soldier athletes from around the world. While addressing the president, prince harry said: “Mr. ... Read More
Nov 02, 2015 Prior to the recent formula one race that saw Mexico making a comeback to the race circuit, Williams’ Formula one driver, Valtteri Bottas said he was looking forward to try out the new track. While addressing the media, Valtteri said: “Well, I expect a lot from the circuit obviously. I’ve seen some ... Read More
Nov 02, 2015 So, the 2015 Lagos Fashion Design Week went down at Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island Lagos between October 28 and October 31, with famous and budding designers showcasing their designs. Opening the event on Wednesday was ace Nigerian brand Tiffany Amber with striking African designs, while celebrated Nigerian designer Lanre Da Silva ... Read More
