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ECB policymakers set out wish list for strategic rethink By Reuters

ECB policymakers set out wish list for strategic rethink By Reuters

© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: FILE PHOTO: European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde gestures as she addresses a news conference on the outcome of the meeting of the Governing Council, in Frankfurt By Francesco Canepa…

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Ballet dancers should absolutely think about becoming computer programmers – here’s why

Ballet dancers should absolutely think about becoming computer programmers – here’s why

There has been quite a backlash since the UK government launched an advert encouraging dancers to think about retraining in cyber security. The ad, which has since been withdrawn, depicted a female ballet dancer with…

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KCB Bank Kenya obtient 150 millions $ de la SFI pour soutenir des projets verts et des PME

KCB Bank Kenya obtient 150 millions $ de la SFI pour soutenir des projets verts et des PME

(Agence Ecofin) – L’établissement KCB Bank Kenya bénéficiera d’une ligne de crédit de 150 millions $ approuvée par la Société financière internationale. La ressource est dédiée à des projets verts, et aux PME dirigées par des…

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U.S. coffee drinkers consume as much at home during pandemic, poll shows By Reuters

U.S. coffee drinkers consume as much at home during pandemic, poll shows By Reuters

2/2 © Reuters. FILE PHOTO: An illustration picture shows a coffee cup near a laptop 2/2 By Marcelo Teixeira NEW YORK (Reuters) – Americans are drinking just as much coffee during the pandemic, as often…

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How much do our genes restrict free will?

How much do our genes restrict free will?

Social media algorithms, artificial intelligence, and our own genetics are among the factors influencing us beyond our awareness. This raises an ancient question: do we have control over our own lives? This article is part…

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une bataille juridique oppose le régulateur à Vodacom qui rejette la révocation de sa licence télécoms

une bataille juridique oppose le régulateur à Vodacom qui rejette la révocation de sa licence télécoms

(Agence Ecofin) – Le 23 octobre 2020, la Cour suprême du Lesotho confirmera ou non la révocation de la licence télécoms de Vodacom. La société qui a été sanctionnée le 8 octobre par le régulateur…

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Asian equities toppled by stalled vaccine trials, stimulus talks By Reuters

Asian equities toppled by stalled vaccine trials, stimulus talks By Reuters

© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: A TV reporter stands in front of a large screen showing stock prices at the Tokyo Stock Exchange after market opens in Toky By Swati Pandey SYDNEY (Reuters) – A gauge…

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Zimbabwe’s restrictions on mobile money transfers are a blow to financial inclusion

Zimbabwe’s restrictions on mobile money transfers are a blow to financial inclusion

Mobile financial services are, in most African countries, born out of crises. In 2011, Zimbabwe had gone through a volatile decade of economic crises – hyperinflation, currency instability and a collapse of the formal financial…

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seulement 35,6% des emprunts sur le marché des capitaux ont financé les Etats

seulement 35,6% des emprunts sur le marché des capitaux ont financé les Etats

(Agence Ecofin) – Au 13 octobre 2020, les Etats de l’UEMOA ont déjà emprunté 6330 milliards FCFA. Plus de la moitié de ces ressources ont servi à rembourser des dettes précédentes avec intérêts. Pendant ce…

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Gold Up, Boosted by Halted COVID-19 Treatment, U.S. Stimulus Hopes By Investing.com

Gold Up, Boosted by Halted COVID-19 Treatment, U.S. Stimulus Hopes By Investing.com

© Reuters. By Gina Lee Investing.com – Gold was up on Wednesday morning in Asia, as hopes that the latest U.S. stimulus measures would be passed by Congress before the Nov. 3 presidential election, and…

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