Business Weekly

From the deserts of Tunisia to the boardrooms of global tech giants, we meet Karim Beguir, the mathematician who turned two laptops and 2000 dollars into Africa’s biggest AI firm. We hear how his company, Instadeep, caught the attention of Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg, and how it helpe ...  Show more

We lift the curtain on how everyone from toothpaste brands to the United Nations is using science to influence your choices in ways you’re probably not aware of. Behavioural science has even made its way into TV drama. How does it work? And why is it so effective?If you'd like to ...  Show more

DP World is asserting the validity of a London arbitration court ruling in its favour against the government of Djibouti over the seizure of the Doraleh container terminal. This is a row that will have far-reaching consequences for investment in Africa and confidence in DP Wor ...

The US and the European Union vow to increase support as more reports of killings emerge. We take a look at the impact this is having in the global economy. Finland and Estonia are investigating damages to an undersea gas pipeline between both countries. Authorities suspect it wa ...  Show more

The European Union will allow members to offer subsidies that match those offered by the US Inflation Reduction Act to prevent an exodus of green energy projects. The White House's $369 billion initiative has been criticised by many countries, which fear it could attract local co ...  Show more

From the BBC World Service:  The world’s largest economies have been meeting over the weekend. High up on the agenda, and supported by the IMF and the US, was the regulation of crypto assets. The BBC’s Will Bain has been speaking to industry insiders about what is needed. Plus, a ...  Show more