Patti Smith has released a statement reassuring fans that she is “fine” after collapsing on stage in Brazil on Wednesday night (January 29). According to The Associated Press, Smith fell during a presentation at the Cultura Artística Theater, in São Paulo, which led to her ending her show early. Smith since has clarified that she […]
Afro Nation Portugal 2025 is set to be an unforgettable celebration of music, culture, and global Black excellence. With the latest wave of artist announcements, the festival is bringing together some of the biggest names in Afrobeats, R&B, dancehall, and amapiano for its fifth-anniversary edition. Mary J. Blige will make her long-awaited Afro Nation debut
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Investors in Nigerian HR-tech startup Bento Africa were shocked at CEO Ebun Okubanjo‘s abrupt resignation, relinquishing his stake in the company without prior notice. His sudden departure comes amid allegations that Bento failed to remit millions of dollars in taxes and pension contributions for its clients, raising concerns about financial mismanagement and poor governance. Three
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Organizers of FlightSimExpo 2025 report that initial registration was the biggest in the event’s history. More than 500 people have already registered to attend the expo, which is slated June 27-29, at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence, just outside of Boston. “We’re thrilled and grateful for the strong early support,” says Flight Simulation
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Global spending on digital technology integration is expected to reach 3,9 trillion U.S. dollars by 2027, according to Statista. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and technology services company Financing and Promoting Technology (FTP) note that aviation chief information officers are recognizing the need to strategically invest in technology as the industry is filled with
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In this week’s episode our guest is Kam Ghaffarian, Chairman, Axiom Space, Intuitive Machines and other companies. Inspired by the Apollo 11 moon landing, starting in his basement, and finally reaching the moon. This is Kam Ghaffarian’s inspirational story. And don’t miss our co-hosts Space Take on important stories before we close the Space Loop
Europe’s aviation sector has urged EU policymakers to adopt seven key measures to accelerate Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production and avoid reliance on imports. A new report by ICF, commissioned by six industry bodies(*), warns that current SAF output projections fall short, risking higher consumer costs and lost jobs to international competitors like the US
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Templeton Garden — Photo by Miiro Hotels Templeton Garden — Photo by Miiro Hotels Templeton Garden — Photo by Miiro Hotels Slated to open in April of 2025, Templeton Garden is located in a rare oasis of the cosmopolitan capital. The 156-room property is situated in leafy, historic Earl’s Court. Once a rural idyll, this
Don’t Make a Mythstake: Ten Business Myths You Can’t Believe — Photo by Shepard Presentations, LLC. Some very popular business sayings are potentially detrimental to your organization. I recently wrote an article in my weekly Forbes.com column titled The Five Business Myths You Can’t Believe. It met with plenty of positive feedback, so I’m going
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Nersa on Thursday granted Eskom an average tariff increase of 12.7% for 2025/26, a third of what the debt-laden company had requested. Eskom had sought increases of about 36% from April, 12% in 2026 and 9% in 2027, prompting opposition in public consultations, with political parties and consumers citing the weak economy and a cost-of-living
