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Smoke-Free Drive! Lahore to Suspend Licences of Drivers of Smoke-Emitting Vehicles
Lahore traffic authorities have taken a tough step against air pollution. Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Syed Abdul Raheem Shirazi announced that drivers of smoke-emitting vehicles will now have their driving licences suspended. Commercial vehicles that break emission rules may also lose their route permits. The decision is part of a zero-tolerance campaign to reduce smog
Australian small business sales cool off in the June quarter
Xero economist Louise Southall says small businesses are “thinking carefully” before hiring as rate rises and fuel costs bite. Key insights: New Xero Small Business Insights data shows Australian small business sales growth eased to 6.5 per cent year-on-year in the June quarter, down from a two-year high of 7.9 per cent in Q1. Hospitality, retail
Sri Lanka prepares for impending El Niño with traditional and new approaches
According to traditional Sri Lankan paddy farmers, long dry spells have occurred every four to seven years. Sri Lanka has experienced around 25-26 El Niño events from 1950 to date, out of which only three have been strong El Niño events, meteorology department officials say. The irrigation department has introduced new water-saving techniques such as
DFC invests $25M in Novastar’s Africa People + Planet Fund
The U.S International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) has made equity investment to the tune of $25 million in a new fund by Pan-African venture capital firm Novastar Ventures, to back founders building agriculture and climate solutions. The DFC revealed details of the transaction, and Novastar’s new investment vehicle, the Africa People + Planet Fund, during
Tombras invests millions in tech with Clinch and others to take on the holding companies
March 8, 2023 • 3 min read • By Michael Bürgi Ivy Liu Independent agency Tombras is looking to box in a higher weight class, and is bulking up with a technology investment in the millions of dollars, according to Dooley Tombras, the agency’s president. The ultimate goal is to not only have technological independence and flexibility
Binance Invests in Crypto Exchange GOPAX Years after South Korea Exit
Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has injected capital into distressed South Korean crypto exchange, GOPAX, two years after it shut down its affiliate in the country due to low patronage. Bloomberg reports that the crypto exchange purchased a majority stake in GOPAX. Earlier in the month, Finance Magnates reported that Binance was making plans
Skybound invests in WrestleQuest studio MegaCat Games
Cream ‘o’ the crop, rise to the top, yeeeah!.. Skybound Entertainment has made a committed financial investment in indie studio MegaCat Studios, the developer working on fun-looking, ring-rocking RPG WrestleQuest. As reported by GamesIndustry.biz, Skybound Entertainment has not released a figure for its investment, but the site’s sources believe it to be in the “multi-million”
Samsung invests in Latvian off-site manufacturer
A typical Forta Pro residential development in LatviaSamsung C&T is a US$10bn (£8.3bn) contractor active in residential, commercial and industrial buildings and infrastructure and power plant construction. Its projects have included the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, the Petronas Towers in Malaysia and the Mersey Gateway in the UK. Samsung’s Latvian partner is Forta Pro which
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Smoke-Free Drive! Lahore to Suspend Licences of Drivers of Smoke-Emitting Vehicles
Lahore traffic authorities have taken a tough step against air pollution. Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Syed Abdul Raheem Shirazi announced that drivers of smoke-emitting vehicles will now have their driving licences suspended. Commercial vehicles that break emission rules may also lose their route permits. The decision is part of a zero-tolerance campaign to reduce smog
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Australian small business sales cool off in the June quarter
Xero economist Louise Southall says small businesses are “thinking carefully” before hiring as rate rises and fuel costs bite. Key insights: New Xero Small Business Insights data shows Australian small business sales growth eased to 6.5 per cent year-on-year in the June quarter, down from a two-year high of 7.9 per cent in Q1. Hospitality, retail
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Sri Lanka prepares for impending El Niño with traditional and new approaches
According to traditional Sri Lankan paddy farmers, long dry spells have occurred every four to seven years. Sri Lanka has experienced around 25-26 El Niño events from 1950 to date, out of which only three have been strong El Niño events, meteorology department officials say. The irrigation department has introduced new water-saving techniques such as
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Liverpool in contact with former Chelsea defender
Liverpool continue their pre-season campaign with a friendly against Premier League rivals Leeds United on Sunday. Rio Ngumoha’s goal earned the Reds a narrow 1-0 victory over Wrexham in their last outing, and new manager Andoni Iraola will hope to see his side build on that result when they face the Whites in Chicago, Illinois.
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This $29 rack fixed my out-of-control keyboard and mouse collection
When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. This doesn't affect our editorial independence . Australian Editor, PCWorld A simple acrylic rack keeps my 5+ gaming keyboards and mice organized, stacked, and within reach. Goodbye desk clutter, hello sanity. One thing I’ve learned over the years is that there’s