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Chad’s telecommunications ministry installed new technical managers on Friday following appointments under a presidential decree issued on October 21. Inspector General Kemkil Adangran Benoit presided over the ceremony and urged officials to demonstrate professionalism and dedication. The government created a General Directorate for Artificial Intelligence led by Zara Ahmed Sedick, who previously directed technology oversight…

Orange Group appointed Eric Fohlen-Weill as Director of Media Relations and Digital Influence on Tuesday. He reports to Caroline Guillaumin, Executive Vice President of Communications and member of the executive committee. Fohlen-Weill spent 13 years at FTI Consulting advising corporate clients on strategic communication before joining Faurecia in 2017. He led corporate communications at the…

Microsoft released its Copilot Fall update with features that prioritize personalization and practical assistance. The artificial intelligence tool learns user preferences while allowing complete control over stored information, according to Microsoft AI chief executive Mustafa Suleyman. The software enables group collaboration for up to 32 people and integrates with services such as OneDrive, Outlook, and…

Old Mutual Zimbabwe has expanded its digital payment platform, O’mari, to 1.4 million users since launching the service in May 2023. Chief Executive Sam Matsekete said the company views financial technology as a pathway to reach more customers in an economy where informal activity generates over $14 billion annually. The South African-owned insurer operates O’mari…

Zimbabwe’s pension regulator flagged persistent data errors that compromise retirement payouts and transparency in the sector. The Insurance and Pensions Commission said administrators frequently misclassify members and report incorrect asset values in quarterly filings. Director Cuthbert Munjoma said the problems stem from timing gaps between asset managers and fund administrators. Records often categorize members incorrectly,…

Zimbabwe’s agricultural sector expanded to $10.3 billion in 2025, marking a 73.9 percent increase from $5.6 billion the previous year. Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube attributed the growth to improved rainfall after drought conditions affected the 2023-24 season. Tobacco production reached 355 million kilograms, valued at $1.17 billion, with China accounting for most exports. Wheat output…

Zimbabwe will examine regulatory costs across 12 economic sectors as officials work to improve conditions for commerce and investment. Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube said the review covers agriculture, retail, tourism, transport, energy, manufacturing and financial services. Private enterprises have complained for years about the expense and complexity of administrative requirements. The treasury said the initiative…

Italian energy company Eni reported sharply higher earnings for the three months ended September, as higher production offset weaker crude prices. The firm posted net income of 803 million euros after raising daily output to 1.76 million barrels. Chief executive Claudio Descalzi said operational metrics surpassed projections despite oil costs falling 14 percent from a…

Spain’s jobless rate increased to 10.45 percent in the third quarter as seasonal workers left tourism and hospitality positions after summer ended. The figure rose from 10.29 percent between April and June, with service sector losses driving most of the change. Women faced an unemployment rate of 12.11 percent, while men saw their rate fall…

European business activity expanded at its strongest rate in 17 months as October surveys showed growth accelerating across the currency bloc. The purchasing managers index climbed to 52.2 from 51.2 in September, reflecting output gains in most member states. Germany posted solid production increases while France recorded its fourteenth straight month of declining activity amid…