Drivers in Malawi are getting an opportunity to purchase electric vehicles through a local startup company. The handful of buyers so far say they no longer have to struggle daily…
more ...Traders, Consumers in Zambia Have Mixed View on Chinese Imports
Zambian authorities say trade between the country and China increased to more than $5 billion in 2022, bringing an influx of Chinese products into local markets. Some Zambians appreciate having…
more ...UK Summit Aims to Tackle Thorny Issues Around Cutting-Edge AI Risks
Digital officials, tech company bosses and researchers are converging Wednesday at a former codebreaking spy base near London to discuss and better understand the extreme risks posed by cutting-edge artificial…
more ...UK Kicks Off World’s First AI Safety Summit
The world’s first major summit on artificial intelligence (AI) safety opens in Britain Wednesday, with political and tech leaders set to discuss possible responses to the society-changing technology. British Prime…
more ...Businesses Brace for Slump as Pakistan Evicts Undocumented Afghans
As Afghans residing illegally in Pakistan leave on Islamabad’s orders, many local business owners are seeing labor shortages and a decline in business activity. VOA Pakistan Bureau Chief Sarah Zaman…
more ...Electric Vehicle ‘Fast Charger’ Seen as Game Changer
With White House funding to put more electric cars on the road, some states are using the money to build out their part of a fast-charging EV network. Deana Mitchell…
more ...Biden Signs Sweeping Executive Order on AI Oversight
President Joe Biden on Monday signed a wide-ranging executive order on artificial intelligence, covering topics as varied as national security, consumer privacy, civil rights and commercial competition. The administration heralded…
more ...Musk Pulls Plug on Paying for X Factchecks
Elon Musk has said that corrections to posts on X would no longer be eligible for payment as the social network comes under mounting criticism as becoming a conduit for…
more ...US Consumers Keep Spending Despite High Prices and their Own Gloomy Outlook
A flow of recent data from the U.S. government has made one thing strikingly clear: A surge in consumer spending is fueling strong growth, demonstrating a resilience that has confounded…
more ...Indonesia to Omit Private Coal Power Plants from Its JETP Investment Plan
Indonesia will exclude coal-fired power plants operated by industrial estates from its investment plan for a G7-led funding program to decarbonize its power sector, sources drafting the document told Reuters.…
more ...Water Woes, Hot Summers, Labor Costs Are Haunting Pumpkin Farmers in the West
Alan Mazzotti can see the Rocky Mountains about 30 miles west of his pumpkin patch in northeast Colorado on a clear day. He could tell the snow was abundant last…
more ...UAW, Stellantis Reach Tentative Contract; Union Adds Strike at GM Factory
Jeep maker Stellantis reached a tentative contract agreement with the United Auto Workers union on Saturday. The Stellantis deal, which still must be ratified by members, leaves only General Motors…
more ...Musk Says Starlink to Provide Connectivity in Gaza
Elon Musk said on Saturday that SpaceX’s Starlink will support communication links in Gaza with “internationally recognized aid organizations.” A telephone and internet blackout isolated people in the Gaza Strip…
more ...Ugandan Economists Say Country Still Investment Destination Despite US Advisory
Ugandan economists and officials expressed confidence in the country’s economy and urged investors to ignore a U.S. government advisory about risks they may face if they conduct business there. The…
more ...UN Announces Advisory Body on Artificial Intelligence
The United Nations has begun an effort to help the world manage the risks and benefits of artificial intelligence. U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday launched a 39-member advisory body…
more ...US Economic Growth Accelerates in Third Quarter
The U.S. economy grew at its fastest pace in nearly two years in the third quarter as higher wages from a tight labor market helped to power consumer spending, again…
more ...Zimbabwe Says It Lost in Excess of $150 Billion to Sanctions
Zimbabwe’s vice president on Wednesday said the country has lost more than $150 billion due to sanctions imposed by the European Union and countries such as the United States following…
more ...UNCTAD Report: Billions Needed to Rebuild Gaza’s Shattered Infrastructure, Economy
Billions of dollars in international economic aid will be needed to reverse decades of border closures, military operations and de-development in Gaza, according to a report published Wednesday by the…
more ...Inside a Drone Factory: How It Helps Ukraine’s Defense Efforts
Brinc Drones is one of the U.S. companies shipping hundreds of drones to Ukraine. These drones are designed to help first responders survey the impacted areas of Russian shelling and…
more ...Zara Owner Inditex to Buy Recycled Polyester From US Start-Up
Zara-owner Inditex, the world’s biggest clothing retailer, has agreed to buy recycled polyester from a U.S. start-up as it aims for 25% of its fibers to come from “next-generation” materials…
more ...Nigerians Praise Court Ruling in Multibillion-Dollar Gas Deal
Nigerian authorities are praising a London high court ruling Monday that overturned $11 billion in damages stemming from a collapsed gas project between Africa’s largest economy and a private company.…
more ...33 US States Sue Meta, Accusing Platform of Harming Children
Thirty-three U.S. states are suing Meta Platforms Inc., accusing it of damaging young people’s mental health through the addictive nature of their social media platforms. The suit filed Tuesday in…
more ...IMF Warns Africa of Economic Vulnerabilities as China’s Economy Slows
The International Monetary Fund is cautioning African nations about the possibility of a regional economic downturn and the ripple effects that China’s slowing economy could bring. Africa and China have…
more ...Taiwan Computer Chip Workers Adjust to Life in American Desert
Phoenix, Arizona, in America’s Southwest, is the site of a Taiwanese semiconductor chip making facility. One part of President Joe Biden’s cornerstone agenda is to rely less on manufacturing from…
more ...US Trade Act Helps South African Sisters’ Sustainable Business
South Africa is hosting a summit for participants in the U.S. government’s duty-free Africa Growth and Opportunity Act from November 2 to 4 as the act comes up for renewal.…
more ...Governments, Firms Should Spend More on AI Safety, Top Researchers Say
Artificial intelligence companies and governments should allocate at least one third of their AI research and development funding to ensuring the safety and ethical use of the systems, top AI…
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