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There has been a noticeable increase in the number of African nationals pursuing European residence by investment Portugal, Malta, Latvia, and Greece offer popular EU residence by investment programs with unique requirements and financial thresholds Each program provides benefits such as visa-free access to Europe's Schengen Area and eligibility for citizenship after a certain period of legal residence

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"I thought those fighting hard for peace in Gaza would deserve it." - Nihon Hidankyo The Japanese anti-nuclear campaigner whose group won the Nobel Peace Prize says he was surprised they won the award instead of people working to stop Israel’s war on Gaza. --- This video is credited to Al Jazeera English

Uganda's coffee trade expanded significantly in September 2024. In September, Uganda exported 532,212.60 kilogram bags of coffee, a 53.8% increase from the previous year. Italy, Belgium, and Germany were the top destinations for Uganda's coffee export in September 2024.

Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan's trial in Nigeria has been rescheduled due to his absence in court. The trial was adjourned until October 25 to allow him to seek medical treatment. The judge dismissed the bail plea but ordered the CEO to be transferred to a hospital for medical care.

Rory Sutherland explains that banks are built to be large and impressive, with significant investment upfront, to create an aura of stability, trust, and authority. -- This video is credited to @financian

Johannesburg, South Africa has the best mortgage value in Africa --- According to Numbeo, Johannesburg, South Africa, has the best mortgage-to-income ratio in Africa, with a rate of 35.4%. This means that, on average, only 35.4% of a family's income is spent on mortgage payments, making housing more affordable in the city. This favorable ratio contributes to increased homeownership, helping individuals build long-term wealth through property appreciation. It also allows families to allocate more income to other essential needs, ultimately improving living standards and supporting economic growth in the region.

Recent layoffs at Meta are a sign that some employers are willing to make recurring cutbacks. That's a change from a prior "big cuts" mentality. Yet ongoing layoffs hurt morale and aren't a solid long-term strategy, a labor expert told BI.

Finance firms and fintech startups are trying to use generative AI to improve search capabilities. Search is a complex and challenging technical problem, but AI could make it a lot easier. Here's how firms like Goldman Sachs and Blackstone are trying to crack the code on search.

Tesla's Optimus robots faced skepticism for being remotely controlled by humans at a recent event. Nvidia's Rev Lebaredian praised the sophisticated AI required to teleoperate Optimus robots. "I don't think we should demean the amazing advancements we saw there," he told Business Insider.