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Why Ignoring Procurement Costs More Than You Think
CFO Dive
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Eyewear unicorn Lenskart files DRHP with Sebi to launch IPO; check details
Business Today
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July 29, 2025
Lenskart Solutions, a prominent player in India's eyewear market, has filed its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi). The proposed initial public offering (IPO) includes a fresh issue of shares...
UPI positions India as global digital payments leader
Biometric Update
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August 1, 2025
India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) system now facilitates at least 18 billion digital payment transactions every month, making the country a global leader in instant payments. The strides recorded by the UPI system both in numbers and...
LAIP to focus on several internal investment projects – to improve quality of life and local development
Libya Herald
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August 1, 2025
The Libya Africa Investment Portfolio, part of Libya’s sovereign wealth fund holding entity, the Libyan Investment Authority (LIA), said that as part of its focus on internal investment, it seeks to establish, develop and pave the way for several...
GOOD news regarding elderly LIFE expectancy in South Africa
The South African
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July 30, 2025
Life expectancy in South Africa is increasing, despite all the economic and social challenges facing elderly residents. In fact, according to Stats SA’s latest 2025 mid-year population estimate, life expectancy in South Africa is now 12 years’...
IPO Watch: Lenskart files draft papers with SEBI for ₹2,150-crore IPO
Mint
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July 29, 2025
Lenskart IPO: Lenskart Solutions has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with the capital market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). The company is a top omni-channel eyewear retailer in India, providing a diverse...
Cape Town cracks down on unlicensed drivers
Cape Town ETC
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July 29, 2025
A recent enforcement operation in Cape Town has revealed alarming numbers of motorists driving without valid licenses, raising serious concerns about road safety, reports Cape {town}Etc . According to BusinessTech, traffic officers issued a...
IndiQubeSpaces raises over Rs. 314 crore from anchor investors
The Economic Times
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July 23, 2025
IndiQube Spaces Limited, a managed workplace solutions company has raised over Rs. 314.32 crores from anchor investors at ₹237 per Equity Share as per an exchange filing. Some of the key anchor investors who were allocated equity shares are Aditya...
Breach Roundup: Did China Have a Sneak Peek Into ToolShell?
Bank Information Security - New Jersey
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Also: ToolShell Hits South Africa, Most Americans Are Online Fraud Victims Anviksha More (AnvikshaMore) • July 31, 2025 Every week, Information Security Media Group rounds up cybersecurity incidents and breaches around the world. This week: Did...
Herbert Mensah calls for bold reforms to elevate African Women in Sport Leadership
Joy FM
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August 1, 2025
President of Rugby Africa and Executive Board Member of World Rugby, Herbert Mensah, has called for structural reforms and deliberate inclusion to elevate African women in sport. He spoke during a virtual webinar held to mark Pan-African Women’s...
US Lowers Tariffs on Sri Lankan Imports to 20-pct
Lanka Business Online
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August 1, 2025
The United States has once again lowered tariffs on goods imported from Sri Lanka, with the new rate set at 20%. This move, confirmed by the White House, follows an executive order signed by President Donald Trump that also revises tariffs for 40...
Trump: executive order on tariffs signed last night just before deadline
AvioNews
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August 1, 2025
Before midnight in the United States (around 1 a.m. in Italy), president Donald Trump signed the executive order imposing tariffs on partner countries, thus meeting the August 1st deadline. He then announced that the tariffs will go into effect at...
AUDA-NEPAD Unveils Draft EdTech 2030 Plan to Position Africa as Global Innovation Leader
TechEconomy
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July 23, 2025
Advertisements The African Union Development Agency-NEPAD (AUDA-NEPAD) has launched the draft African EdTech 2030: Vision, Plan and Policy framework for consultation and stakeholder input. The ambitious new vision sets out an achievable roadmap to...
Indiqube Spaces IPO: Last day to subscribe
The Hindu Business Line
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July 24, 2025
While retail investors bid 3.41x and employees 2.83x, NIIs and QIBs showed lower enthusiasm with 0.78x and 0.08x subscription respectively. | Photo Credit: The ₹700-crore IPO of the Bengaluru-based Indiqube Spaces enters final day with strong note...
A new international flight from Cape Town kicks off this December
The South African
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July 29, 2025
South African Airways (SAA) is set to expand its regional network with the launch of its first-ever direct flights between Cape Town and Mauritius. The service will take off on Tuesday, 9 December 2025, offering travellers in the Western Cape a...
Lenskart IPO DRHP exposes an awkward detail about a promoter - His college degree is not traceable!
Mint
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July 29, 2025
Lenskart IPO: As Lenskart filed its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) today, one particular disclosure caught attention. The company revealed that the degree certificate and marksheets of...
ICJ’s climate litigation verdict and what it means for states, By Ruth Soronnadi & Tobi Oluwatola
Premium Times
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August 1, 2025
The ICJ’s advisory opinion has, in essence, called a new tune for the global climate dance, a stark departure from the hesitant diplomatic shuffle we’ve witnessed for years. No longer can states comfortably sit on the sidelines, content with the...
Donald Trump makes major new tariff announcement with 95 countries hit - full list
Manchester Evening News
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August 1, 2025
Donald Trump has made another major announcement that will affect countries across the globe. The US president updated his controversial list of tariffs overnight, affecting 95 countries in total. Mr Trump signed an executive order setting the new...
UPI at a crossroads? Deep unease in the informal sector as tax axe falls
The Economic Times
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July 31, 2025
By all official accounts, India’s digital payments revolution is a runaway success. The Unified Payments Interface (UPI), the government-backed real-time payment system, has truly transformed how money moves across the nation and is now gaining...
China accuses US of 'using' Microsoft 'bug' to spy on Chinese Military
The Times of India
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Microsoft is again caught in China vs US cyber battle. This time China has accused America of using Microsoft bug to spy on the Chinese Military. According to a report in Bloomberg, China has accused the US of exploiting a flaw in Microsoft Corp’s...