• iSON chief: Africa’s $32b ICT market skewed

    The Founder/Chairman, iSON Group, Ramesh Awtaney, has said the $32billion market value ascribed to Africa’s information communications technology (ICT) market is skewed. In a presentation on: Bringing Intellectual Property to Work: Create Onshore Model, Target Offshore Opportunities, at the 2017 London Business School’s Africa Business Summit, he said in a ...

  • UK hopes dashed for swift Japan trade talks

    Theresa May is keen to tout the benefits of a possible deal during Tokyo visit

  • Brexit talks are moving too slowly, says EU's chief negotiator

    The European Union's chief negotiator Michel Barnier said today he was concerned at the slow progress of Brexit talks, while his British counterpart David Davis called for "imagination and flexibility" to move on. British officials arrived in Brussels hoping to push the EU towards talks about their post-Brexit ties, which the ...

  • Ireland wants realism on UK border issue

    Much of the future border arrangements between Northern Ireland and Ireland can be solved before Brexit talks enter the next phase, Ireland’s foreign minister said, urging Britain to be realistic in negotiating terms to leave the European Union.

  • Fabregas, Morata lead Chelsea to 2-0 win over Everton; Liverpool humiliate Arsenal

    Cesc Fabregas and Alvaro Morata guided Chelsea to a 2-0 victory over Everton on Sunday as the Premier League champions further banished memories of their opening-day loss.Fabregas put Chelsea in front after 27 minutes and Morata headed in a second goal before halftime.Everton offered little to show that it could ...

  • Nigerians live in UK because you failed them, protesters reply Buhari

    TOFARATI IGE One of the conveners of the #ResumeOrResign protest, Deji Adeyanju, has said the inability of the President Muhammadu Buhari administration to provide a conducive environment and vibrant economy is what is driving youths out Nigeria. Reacting to the President’s call on the #ResumeOrResign protesters in London to return ...

  • Kenya gets seat at tea trade high table in London

    A quiet yet significant event for members of the world's tea trade takes place every year at London's Savoy Hotel.

  • Delia describes Caruana Galizia's claims as "tales"; PN council to meet to discuss controversy

    Adrian Delia has branded the stories about him appearing on Daphne Caruana Galizia’s blog as “tales”, insisting they are trying to paint an untrue picture. In a hastily called press conference this afternoon, the Nationalist Party leadership contender denied he ever was in receipt of rental money for property held in ...

  • Delia acknowledges client owns apartment, holds he did nothing illegal

    PN leadership contender Adrian Delia has said that the London apartment which forms part of the allegations made by blogger Daphne Caruana Galizia is owned by his client, but denies allegations that he personally did anything illegal.Addressing a press conference at the PN club in B'Kara, Delia explained that the ...

  • Watch: Associated Press releases restored footage of Charles and Diana's wedding

    It was the wedding that captivated the world. Lady Diana Spencer said "I will" to Britain's Prince Charles, becoming Princess of Wales and bringing fresh youth and glamour to Britain's royal family.Now, 36 years later, The Associated Press has restored original footage from the July 29, 1981, wedding and is ...

  • 40,000 jobs could be created in Frankfurt after Brexit

    Frankfurt could become a miniature version of London after Brexit, a city official has predicted, after a study said tens of thousands of jobs would be created, bolstering Germany's banking capital. The research, commissioned by the city's chief promoter, is the first comprehensive tally on possible job creation in Frankfurt, as ...

  • Champions Hibernians face ebullient Spartans as Valletta take on Senglea

    The Bank of Valletta Premier League enters the second round of matches this weekend - another programme of four matches today and the remaining three tomorrow.This programme is the last before the first stoppage this season in view of the forthcoming World Cup qualifiers - next week's match against England ...

  • Delia does not recognise bank account number in Caruana Galizia allegations

    Nationalist Party leadership contender Adrian Delia has insisted that he does not recognise the bank account number present on the documents published by journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, who has alleged that Delia has laundered £1 million from prostitution in London through a Barclay’s International account registered under his name.Speaking to ...

  • Caruana Galizia features heavily, as potential leaders discuss vision for country in first debate

    PN Leadership hopefuls Chris Said, Adrian Delia, Alex Perici Calascione, and Frank Portelli have faced off in the first debate, which was almost two and a half hours long.Journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia was a common topic following a number of articles which focused on Porelli and Delia, as the candidates ...

  • Burmese novelist at Fort St Elmo this evening

    The 12th edition of the Malta Mediterranean Literature Festival opens today. Twelve writers from nine countries are reading at the festival, which also features Maltese and foreign poetry films, live music by jazz alternative Maltese musicians, a book stall, a book-binding stand by Kotba Calleja, drinks, and a selection of food provided ...

  • England record-scorer Wayne Rooney ends international career

    England record-scorer Wayne Rooney retired from international football on Wednesday after spurning an offer to return to the squad."I believe now is the time to bow out," the former England captain said in a statement. "I will always remain a passionate England fan."A return to form since leaving Manchester United ...

  • Britain softens Brexit stance on EU court

    UK takes ‘constructive’ position on ECJ and dispute resolution for trade and divorce deals

  • Stocks rise with commodities, metals, dollar

    Stocks around the globe headed upward yesterday, with European bourses breaking a three-day losing streak, boosted by rising commodity and metals prices and US stocks underpinned by bargain hunting. London copper rose to a three-year high, zinc held close to its highest in a decade and nickel reached a 2017 high ...

  • Ethiopia's Version of Developmental State

    [Ethiopian Herald] Following the oil shock of 1973 and the consecutive economic problems, Keynesian economics fell out of favor at the end of the 1970s. Then, as an advocate of fundamental form of free market, neoliberalism has prevailed in the world for the past three decades. First it took hold ...

  • Twelve writers for literature festival

    Twelve writers from different countries will read at the 12th edition of the Malta Mediterranean Literature Festival, which opens on Thursday. Event organisers Inizjamed said the festival would also feature Maltese and foreign poetry, films, music and a well-stocked book stall. A book-binding service will be available for those with a manuscript ...

  • Mooy strikes as Huddersfield edge Newcastle

    Promoted Huddersfield Town made it two wins out of two in the Premier League as a superb Aaron Mooy strike gave them a 1-0 home win over Newcastle United on Sunday. The hosts built on last week's 3-0 win over Crystal Palace, which marked their return to the top flight after ...