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Wagely, an Indonesian earned wage access and financial services platform, raises $5.6M

Wagely founders (from l to r): Tobias Fischer, Sasanadi Ruka and Kevin HausburgEarned wage access (EWA) platforms that allow workers to withdraw their earnings on demand instead of waiting until payda

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Burundi's ex-president Pierre Buyoya dies aged 71

Burundi's ex-president Pierre Buyoya died on Thursday, a family member and an official said on Friday."The death of former president Pierre Buyoya is confirmed. There is no more doubt," head of the i

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Uganda electoral body clears 11 presidential candidates for 2021 polls

FILE PHOTO: President of Uganda, Yoweri Museveni. /Getty Images Uganda's electoral body on Tuesday concluded the two-day presidential nomination exercise with a total of 11 candidates cleared

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Shipt shoppers are organizing a walkout in protest of new pay model

Shipt shoppers are organizing a handful of actions in protest of Shipt’s new pay structure that began rolling out this month. The first action is happening from Saturday, Oct. 17 through Oct. 1

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In its 5th filing with the SEC, Palantir finally admits it is not a democracy

Palantir is not a democracy, and it really, really, really wants you to know that.Palantir’s governance has been under an exacting lens from regulators the past few weeks as it prepares for a public d

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DR Congo schools reopen after a four-month long COVID-19 closure

Learning institutions in the Democratic Republic of Congo were ordered shut in March as part of efforts to curb further spread of the virus. /VCG Image Learning institutions in the Democratic

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Champions League: Bayern crush Chelsea to set up Barca quarter-final

Robert Lewandowski struck twice and set up two more goals as Bayern Munich cruised past Chelsea 4-1 on Saturday to reach the Champions League quarter-finals with a 7-1 aggregate victory and remain

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U.S. "sanctions" won't harm Hong Kong's long-term development: Hong Kong business sector

The so-called "sanctions" by the United States are not expected to harm Hong Kong's long-term development as Hong Kong is backed by the motherland and its advantages remain intact, many people f

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Doctors: Trump's 'interesting' suggestions to kill virus will kill you

U.S. President Donald Trump addresses the daily coronavirus task force briefing at the White House in Washington, U.S., April 23, 2020. /Reuters During Thursday's coronavirus press briefing, U

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Gig workers say they are struggling to get personal protective equipment from companies

Despite what companies have said about providing personal protective equipment to gig workers, some workers say they are struggling to get masks, gloves and other items from companies like Target-owne

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NBA highlights on Feb. 1: Spurs rally from 19 down in 3rd for comeback

Cody Zeller #40 of the Charlotte Hornets (L) battles DeMar DeRozan #10 of the San Antonio Spurs for a rebound during an NBA game at AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas, U.S., February 1, 2020. /VCG

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NBA highlights on Feb. 1: Spurs rally from 19 down in 3rd for comeback

Cody Zeller #40 of the Charlotte Hornets (L) battles DeMar DeRozan #10 of the San Antonio Spurs for a rebound during an NBA game at AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas, U.S., February 1, 2020. /VCG