InterviewIssue 03 - 2021MAGAZINEDigital identity can transform Africa’s economic landscapeGBO CorrespondentOctober 25, 2021October 26, 2021 GBO CorrespondentOctober 25, 2021October 26, 202101793 The global digital identity solutions market size is forecasted to grow from $23.3 bn in 2021 to $49.5 bn by 2026
TechnologyTop StoriesSTC Solutions signs $53.66 mn deal with Saudi Telecom to build data centres in NEOMGBO CorrespondentOctober 25, 2021 GBO CorrespondentOctober 25, 202101819 The contract will contribute to building the data centre’s cloud platform and other infrastructures
AnalysisBanking and FinanceIssue 03 - 2021MAGAZINEThe secret behind Latin America’s fintech boomGBO CorrespondentOctober 22, 2021October 26, 2021 GBO CorrespondentOctober 22, 2021October 26, 202101637 Countries like Mexico and Brazil are leading the way and an increase interest by venture capitalists helping the economy grow
AnalysisAviationIssue 03 - 2021MAGAZINECovid-19 and its effects on the aviation industryGBO CorrespondentOctober 22, 2021October 26, 2021 GBO CorrespondentOctober 22, 2021October 26, 202101470 In 2020, we witnessed a 64.6% decline in global passenger traffic compared to 2019 with the Middle East and Europe being the two most affected
Cover StoryMAGAZINEOil and GasAmid climate change concerns, global fossil fuel use acceleratesGBO CorrespondentOctober 22, 2021October 26, 2021 GBO CorrespondentOctober 22, 2021October 26, 202102785 Global temperatures could rise by more than 3°C and the world economy could shrink by 18% in the next 30 years
Banking and FinanceFeatureIssue 03 - 2021MAGAZINEHow can blockchain disrupt banking?GBO CorrespondentOctober 22, 2021October 26, 2021 GBO CorrespondentOctober 22, 2021October 26, 202101448 Even though blockchain is still in its development phase, it possesses the potential to drastically change a wide range of industries and sectors including banking
Banking and FinanceIssue 03 - 2021MAGAZINEDigital payments are on the rise amid the Covid-19 pandemicGBO CorrespondentOctober 22, 2021October 26, 2021 GBO CorrespondentOctober 22, 2021October 26, 202101122 The Covid-19 pandemic proved how important digital inclusion is if we want to avoid catching the virus
EconomyFeatureIssue 03 - 2021MAGAZINEVaccine inequality leading to uneven economic recoveryGBO CorrespondentOctober 22, 2021October 26, 2021 GBO CorrespondentOctober 22, 2021October 26, 202101235 Due to unequal distribution of the Covid-19 vaccine, the economy of rich nations are thriving whereas the poor countries are showing a stark decrease
FeatureIssue 03 - 2021MAGAZINETechnologySatellite broadband is the next big thingGBO CorrespondentOctober 22, 2021October 26, 2021 GBO CorrespondentOctober 22, 2021October 26, 202101491 Tech firms are using LEO satellites to deliver low-cost, high-speed internet even in the remotest of regions
AnalysisIssue 03 - 2021MAGAZINETechnologyWhy is China imposing ban on Bitcoin productionGBO CorrespondentOctober 22, 2021October 26, 2021 GBO CorrespondentOctober 22, 2021October 26, 202101537 International miners from other countries are reaping benefits from China’s ban on bitcoin trading and mining