Africa's critical minerals offer a $1.6 trillion opportunity, and governments want to cash in. Bloomberg's Samuel Etienne explores the steps African nations are taking to take better advantage of their mineral riches.
UBS Group claims that it banks more than half the world's billionaires. A year on from the takeover of Credit Suisse, where does CEO Sergio Ermotti see opportunities for growth? Bloomberg’s Samuel Etienne reports...
The Chief of Defence Staff of the Armed Forces of the United Kingdom, General Sir Nick Carter stood alongside the Foreign Secretary and Chief Medical Officer for the Daily Downing Street Coronavirus Briefing. Inviting General Sir Nick was a masterstroke of PR for a government beset with scandal over its handling of the Coronavirus pandemic.
Since December 2019 over 100 people have been killed in Borno State, Nigeria. Boko Haram and ISWAP have stepped up abductions and brutal killings in northern Nigeria and neighbouring Chad.
Across northern Nigeria and the Lake Chad basin over 37,500 people have been killed by Boko Haram and ISWAP. 7.1 million people have required humanitarian assistance due to the conflict, with many living in camps for internally displaced persons.
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the northeastern town of Beni has seen a recent upsurge in violence, which shows no signs of abating. Surrounded by thick jungle, hundreds of the town’s residents have been murdered at the hands of foreign rebel forces. Situated in the resource-rich Kivu region, the town has become a hotbed of instability.
Ricky Gervais keeping Netflix happy is understandable, the streaming service’s influence in the UK film & TV industry is sizeable and growing. Consultancy 3Vision reported that for the Fiscal Year 2018-2019, British TV generated over 1.4 billion GBP in export revenue. Within that period, Netflix made over 40 shows in the UK and the company has an estimated 10 million strong UK audience.
Amongst an eclectic crowd of of successful 30-somethings, I lead a discussion on several key themes throughout the book with the authors, Ruth & Ayo and moderated a panel discussion on purpose and direction. Panel members included with a successful entrepreneur, PE fund owner and corporate account manager. Thereafter followed an audience Q&A, book signings, drinks, canapes and plenty to talk about from earlier in the evening.
“We had a brilliant time with Samuel as our host! Thank you so much. He not only entertained our guests and put them at ease, but ensured that the day ran smoothly, working with us in the run-up to the wedding day, assisting with our planning and itinerary.” The Hazeleys.
The tear-filled, joyous and luxurious Central London wedding included a surprise reception cruise on The Thames.
