TBC Bank Uzbekistan (TBC UZ), the country’s largest mobile-only bank, announces today it has secured $25 million in debt financing from a private debt fund managed by Switzerland-based impact investor BlueOrchard Finance Ltd (BlueOrchard). These funds will be dedicated to further expanding TBC UZ’s ecosystem. This will contribute to...

TBC Bank Uzbekistan Secures $25 Million From Swiss Impact Investor BlueOrchard

Gallagher has announced the appointment of Bruce Dettling (pictured) as global head of mining and heavy industry, a newly established role aimed at strengthening the company’s global specialist practice in this sector. Dettling will officially join Gallagher in November and will report to Malcolm Payton, CEO of property and...

Gallagher appoints new global head of mining and heavy industry

Fingular, a Singapore-based global financial group, launched in Qatar by investing in TESS Payments LLC, a company in the Qatar Financial Centre. The group has ambitious long-term goals in full-blown digital retail banking. Fingular and TESS’s long term goal is building the best customer-centric neobank in Qatar, including one of...

Singapore-Based Global Financial Group Fingular Enters Qatar

DNA Payments, one of the largest independent, fully vertically integrated omnichannel payment companies in the UK and EU, has made an important appointment to further bolster its finance and senior leadership teams. Preete Janda has joined its board as chief financial officer following a recruitment process led by finance recruitment...

DNA Payments Appoints New Chief Financial Officer to Propel Strategic Growth

Innovate Finance, the independent industry body representing the UK FinTech sector, is excited to announce the fourth edition of their highly anticipated forum, FinTech as a Force for Good: “Innovation Driving Growth.” The event is set to take place on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at the prestigious Queen Elizabeth II Centre in Westminster, London.

Innovate Finance Announces the Fourth Edition of its FinTech as a Force for Good Forum: “Innovation Driving Growth”

In honor of National Black Business Month, BET.com is spotlighting trailblazing Black entrepreneurs who are redefining success and paving the way for future generations. The tech industry has evolved dramatically since its early days, beginning with the development of fundamental computing technology and expanding into an era of rapid innovation and digital transformation. Black tech companies are growing and have played a pivotal role in this evolution.

Black Business Month: Black-Owned Tech Companies You Should Know About

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According to officials with the Southern District of Georgia, two recently unsealed federal indictments have charged 23 defendants in a series of broad conspiracies involving the use of drones to smuggle methamphetamine, marijuana, and cell phones into state prisons in Georgia.

23 Defendants Charged in Federal Indictments for Drone-Smuggling Drug Operation in Georgia

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Fortune

Boston-based Creatio is valued at $1.2 billion.

A 47-year-old Ukrainian female founder raised $200 million so she could finally market her B2B tech startup as a unicorn

Salem, OH

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

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A class action lawsuit continues to loom over Shaquille O’Neal. As AFROTECH™ previously reported, he was named in a class-action lawsuit filed against the Astrals Project, which he created alongside Music Manager Brian Bayati, who serves as the CEO, and his son Myles O’Neal, who is the head of investor relations. They launched to the… Continue reading Shaquille O’Neal Confirmed To Be A ‘Seller’ For Astrals NFT Project In A Class Action Lawsuit

Shaquille O’Neal Confirmed To Be A ‘Seller’ For Astrals NFT Project In A Class Action Lawsuit

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A retired military officer who had been struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) tragically died after jumping from the world’s largest cruise ship last month, authorities confirmed.

Cruise Passenger Who Jumped from World's Largest Ship After Dispute Suffered with PTSD

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With the current planetary alignment, some zodiac signs may receive immense financial blessings from the universe today. As the Moon travels through Gemini, some individuals will experience a new wave of blessings in their finances. Embrace this current planetary energy and watch things work out in your favor. This article provides the best financial predictions and guidance for three zodiac signs. Keep scrolling to find out the lucky signs marked for financial luck and abundance today.

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A state Supreme Court’s decision reversing a lower court’s ruling that a private contractor was exempt from the Georgia Open Records Act is being hailed as a win for open government.

State Supreme Court rules Open Records Act applies to private contractors working for governments

Lawrence Township, NJ

Morristown Minute

A couple from Lawrence Township, New Jersey, admitted in federal court to conspiring to submit fraudulent asylum applications on behalf of non-citizen clients, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

NJ Couple Guilty of Submitting Fraudulent Asylum Applications

The company is rebranding to reflect its evolution into a “trusted connectivity partner.”. As it “enters a new chapter in its history,” in which it is seeking to “earn back the heart and trust” of local customers, Liberty Puerto Rico announced the launch of a new fixed and mobile offer, Liberty Loop, along with an ad campaign focused on what it will do differently moving forward.

Liberty Puerto Rico seeks to win back customers’ trust, launches Liberty Loop

Palantir is witnessing strong demand for its AI products, and is growing across the top and bottom lines. C3.ai works closely with many big tech players, but the company's growth pales in comparison to Palantir. Palantir and C3.ai are emerging artificial intelligence (AI) software developers. Two names that have emerged...

Better Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock: Palantir vs. C3.ai

Scott Wren, Wells Fargo Investment Institute senior global market strategist, joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss sectors in the S&P 500 that are cheap right now, where the strategist is taking profits, and much more.

Energy, other sectors 'not cheap' but offer opportunities outside tech, says Wells Fargo's Wren

Manuel Cidre, Secretary of the Department of Economic Development and Commerce. The Puerto Rico Life Sciences Air Cargo Community is reporting steady growth of life sciences exports and has attracted new cargo capacity, according to figures provided by air cargo consulting, data and software specialist, Rotate. Healthcare exports from the...

Puerto Rico healthcare exports take off

Newark, NJ

NEWARK, N.J. – Kareem Green, also known as "Try Me," a 32-year-old member of the Rollin’ 60s Neighborhood Crips gang, has admitted to his involvement in a racketeering conspiracy, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Rollin' 60s Crips Member Pleads Guilty to Racketeering & Cocaine Charges

Cisco is a dominant networking force — arguably the most dominant — but it didn’t get there alone or overnight. In terms of sheer number of acquisitions, technology companies like Google, Oracle and Microsoft may have bigger totals, However, in the networking and data center world, Cisco boasts a long and rich history of acquiring companies that have helped it both solidify its leadership position in some categories and expand into new markets.

Cisco’s acquisition history has shaped its evolution

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SA Founded Fintech Omnisient Secures $7.5 Million Investment From Arise

South African fintech start-up Omnisient has received a $7.5 million investment from Arise, a company that invests in African financial service providers and fintechs that advance...

SA Founded Fintech Omnisient Secures $7.5 Million Investment From Arise

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