CNB Governor Aleš Michl aims to explore Bitcoin’s role in reserve diversification through testing.Czech National Bank crypto betKey takeawaysWhy did the Czech National Bank invest in crypto assets? The CNB launched a $1 million pilot to gain hands-on experience with
Botswana has unveiled its first-ever Citizenship by Investment program, offering foreign investors the opportunity to acquire citizenship for $75,000 (approximately Shs288 million). The initiative, known as the Impact Investment Program is expected to officially begin in early 2026 as part
Kenan Yildiz’s future at Juventus is in serious doubt, with contract talks between the young Turkish forward and the club put on hold after months of negotiations. Top European giants, including Arsenal, Chelsea and Real Madrid, are now ready to move for the 20-year-old. The German-born, who jo
Upon the 20th anniversary of his death, it's time to look back at the legacy of one of the greatest wrestlers of all time, Eddie Guerrero.On November 13, 2005, Eddie Guerrero was found dead in his hotel room. At just 38 years of age, Guerrero was around the top of his game, less than two y
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has dismissed the undersecretary at the Ministry of Petroleum just a week after appointing him, in the latest shake-up in the country’s sensitive oil sector.The undersecretary is the highest-ranking official managing the ministry since Petroleum Minis
Richarlison’s emotional late goal for Tottenham against Manchester United ended in chaos as Spurs once again threw away victory in stoppage time. The Brazilian striker sparked wild celebrations by tearing off his shirt after scoring in the 90th minute, but his joy was short-lived as United stru
Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, a growing number of Eastern Europeans - particularly Poles - have been buying homes on the Spanish mainland and the Balearic Islands, according to new property data. Figures from Spain’s College of Registrars show that Poles are increasingly favouri
Global coffee prices surge as adverse weather in Brazil and Vietnam impacts supply, boosting rates for Indian farmers.Kochi: Coffee farmers in India are benefiting from the rise in international coffee prices. On Monday, the global price of Robusta coffee increased by USD 153 per tonne. Wh
Gold (GC=F) futures sat near $4,000 per ounce on Friday, remaining steady after last month’s sharp sell-off but raising questions over where the precious metal is headed next.Gold is still on pace for its best year since 1979, driven by central bank purchasing and increased inflows into
Despite years of progress in the fight against HIV, the epidemic in Uganda continues to wear skirts and dresses. National data shows that out of an estimated 1.5 million Ugandans living with HIV today, nearly two-thirds are women and girls.Among young people aged 15 to 24, about seven in e
