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Government rolls out special desks, funds to protect women cross-border traders

Rutendo Nyeve, [email protected] THE Government has started rolling out Women’s Desks at border posts and unlocking revolving funds to protect female traders from harassment and illegal fees, a senior official has said. Speaking at a Public-Private …

Source: The Sunday News - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Apr 9, 2026

Kazakhstan presents a compelling investment story – Lisa Kaestner, IFC Director

- You recently assumed your new role. Could you share details about your career journey and leadership experience? - I joined IFC as Resident Representative in Georgia in 1999, and that early experience shaped how I approach working directly with local …

Source: Kazinform - Pending
Published on Apr 8, 2026

Kazakhstan Pushes to Unlock Private Investment as IFC Backs Reform Drive

Kazakhstan is positioning itself as a more attractive destination for private investment, as authorities push to expand infrastructure, improve access to capital, and strengthen its role along key Eurasian trade routes. In an interview with The Times of …

Source: Times of Central Asia - Neutral

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Published on April 15, 2026 - 18:49 GMT

President Lai to lead delegation on visit to Kingdom of Eswatini

TAIWAN, April 14 - On the morning of April 13, the Office of the President held a press conference to announce that President Lai Ching-te will lead a delegation from April 22 to 26 on a visit to the Kingdom of Eswatini, a diplomatic ally of Taiwan, and …

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Published on April 14, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

Euronet Expands Omnichannel Payment Solutions with Strategic Acquisition of PaynoPain

LEAWOOD, Kan., April 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Euronet Worldwide (NASDAQ: EEFT), a global leader in payment processing and cross-border transactions, today announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire PaynoPain, a Spanish fintech company …

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Published on April 13, 2026 - 12:57 GMT

Sify reports Consolidated Financial Results for FY 2025-26

Revenues of INR 44,877 Million. EBITDA of INR 9,871 Million. Loss for the year INR 1,366 Million. CHENNAI, India, April 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DETAILS OF EARNING CALL April 13, 2026 | 8:30 AM ET | 06:00 PM IST Participant Dial in: To join: +1- …

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Published on April 12, 2026 - 22:00 GMT

Benin Heads to Polls to Elect New President

(MENAFN) Voters across Benin streamed to polling stations Sunday to cast ballots in a presidential race that analysts have already characterized as having a "foregone outcome," with the ruling coalition's candidate widely expected to emerge …

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Published on April 7, 2026 - 13:40 GMT

Database Monitoring Software Market Fueled by AI-Driven Observability to Reach USD 11.85 Bn by 2032

Advanced monitoring is evolving with AI-driven observability and zero-trust security, ensuring real-time data resilience across complex global infrastructures. ROCKVILLE , MD, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global …

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Published on April 2, 2026 - 12:49 GMT

EBY ENTERS BRIDAL WITH THE NAUGHTY BRIDE COLLECTION

NEW YORK, NY, April 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EBY, the leading performance intimates brand backed by investors including Sofia Vergara, Rosario Dawson, and Venus Williams, today announced its first-ever bridal line: The Naughty Bride Collection. The …

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Published on March 31, 2026 - 13:15 GMT

Innovative Payment Solutions, Inc. (IPSI) Announces First Revenue from Astria Insurance Solutions Inc., Marking Initial ...

LAS VEGAS, March 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Innovative Payment Solutions, Inc. (OTC: IPSI) (“IPSI” or the “Company”) today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Astria Insurance Solutions Inc. (“AIS”), has reached a key milestone with the …

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Published on March 26, 2026 - 13:15 GMT

Pawn Shop Market to Reach USD 46.37 Billion by 2032: Rising Demand for Collateral-Based Finance

The Pawn Shop Market was valued at USD 36.20 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 46.37 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 3.6%. ROCKVILLE , MD, UNITED STATES, March 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pawn Shop Market to Reach USD 46.37 …

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Published on April 16, 2026 - 23:07 GMT

Signature Capital Highlights the Gap Between AI Loan Approvals and Real-World Deal Execution

David Crantz explains why faster underwriting tools are transforming lending—but certainty, structure, and execution still rely on human expertise NEW PORT BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As artificial intelligence …

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Published on April 16, 2026 - 23:04 GMT

Former Constellation Advisers Founders Relaunch Outsourced Services for the Investment Management Industry

They Started It. Now they're Restarting It... Next Stop on Greg & Boris' 6-City Tour: Grand Cayman Islands, April 19-22 NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Greg Farrington and Boris Onefater, founders of …

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Published on April 16, 2026 - 23:00 GMT

ModWash Brings the Clean to Davenport, Florida, Grand Opening April 17th

DAVENPORT, FL, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ModWash, one of the nation's fastest-growing express car wash companies, is proud to announce the Grand Opening of its newest location at 1235 Finley Avenue, Davenport, FL 33897, …

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Published on April 16, 2026 - 22:55 GMT

Entrepreneur Josh Kirk Launches Sentinel Global, a Forensic Intelligence Firm Focused on Complex Fraud Investigations

Sentinel Global delivers AI-driven forensic intelligence, helping firms verify assets, detect fraud, and make faster, court-ready decisions. CONROE, TX, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Entrepreneur Josh Kirk today announced …

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Published on April 16, 2026 - 22:54 GMT

TrustModel.ai Exposes Hidden Risks in Top Chrome Extensions and AI Agents—63% Flagged in First Independent Trust Audit

First large scale automated trust assessment finds widespread risk across browser extensions, including AI agents. Only 9 of 108 earn ‘Highly Trusted’ status MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As AI-powered …

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Published on April 16, 2026 - 22:00 GMT

Agriculture: The World’s Most Evergreen Industry - A Rare Strategic Investment Opportunity

Kisaan Parivar Ltd, led by Dr. Bhupal Nanavath, reflects agriculture’s rising global importance as food security drives future economic stability. HYDERABAD, TELANGANA, INDIA, April 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At a time when global markets …

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Published on April 16, 2026 - 20:31 GMT

Community Development Investors Convenes Annual Conference on Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition & Employee Ownership

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With millions of American small business owners nearing retirement and ownership transitions increasing, Community Development Investors (CDI), an initiative of the Economic …

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Published on April 16, 2026 - 20:13 GMT

Fractional Executive Community Launches Free Membership Tier for Executives Exploring Fractional and Advisory Leadership

The Skool-based community now offers Free, Premium, and VIP membership options for experienced executives serving English-speaking business markets. CHARLOTTE, NC, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Fractional Executive …

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Published on April 16, 2026 - 20:10 GMT

M6 Global Defense Introduces Fractional Director of Security Program to Support K–12 School Safety

The program delivers expert, vendor-neutral security leadership to school districts—without the cost or complexity of a full-time hire. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- M6 Global Defense, a premier security …

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Published on April 16, 2026 - 19:47 GMT

DreamFi Names Financial Educator Welton Pride to Financial Education Advisory Council

STAMFORD, CT, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- DreamFi¹, the financial empowerment platform co-founded by civil rights attorney Ben Crump, announced today that financial educator and strategist Welton Pride has joined its …

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Published on April 16, 2026 - 19:09 GMT

Enkrypt AI Launches ClawPatrol: Gateway-Level AI Security for OpenClaw Agents

Industry's first three-layer security plugin enforces protection at the gateway — where the model cannot interfere BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Enkrypt AI, named a Gartner Cool Vendor in AI Security 2025, …

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Published on April 16, 2026 - 18:27 GMT

HolloDyne and Snowstorm Unveil HolloStorm AI Introducing 24/7 Multilingual AI Agents to Automate Global Travel Booking

Delivering world-class travel & concierge services with transactional 24/7 AI agents that can handle secure PCI-compliant bookings globally in 30+ languages NORTH PALM BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

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Published on April 16, 2026 - 18:22 GMT

Ted Leung of Prosprous.ai to Speak at EMERGE Financial Health 2026

Panel Will Explore How AI Guardrails Can Advance Financial Health SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Prosprous.ai today announced that Ted Leung, co-founder and CTO, will speak at EMERGE Financial Health 2026, the …

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Published on April 16, 2026 - 18:21 GMT

Next Step Filings Launches Full Spanish-Language Services for Hispanic-Owned Businesses

Virginia-based filing firm rolls out bilingual checkout, landing pages, ads, and customer support to serve Hispanic-owned businesses nationwide. GLEN ALLEN, VA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Next Step Filings, a compliance-first …

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Published on April 16, 2026 - 18:00 GMT

Atlas Aerospace Wins Rosie Award, Marking Second Consecutive Year of Recognition for a Plan Managed by TransparentRx

National honor highlights the power of a fiduciary standard of care in eliminating hidden costs and driving actionable savings for self-funded employers. LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TransparentRx, America’s …

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Published on April 16, 2026 - 17:53 GMT

Finosec Crosses 100+ ICBA Bank Mark, Accelerating Governance Modernization

Milestone reflects growing shift among community banks toward structured, scalable cybersecurity governance ALPHARETTA, GA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Finosec, a leading governance platform for financial institutions, today …

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Published on April 16, 2026 - 17:49 GMT

NAREB Announces 8-City Affordable Homeownership Bus Tour to Help Close the Gap In Black Homeownership

Cross-country bus tour inspiring homeownership will stop in Philadelphia, Baltimore, Detroit, Gary, Kansas City, Memphis, Little Rock & Tulsa WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Association of Real Estate …

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Published on April 16, 2026 - 16:29 GMT

Malecki Brooks Ford Law Group Celebrates Trailblazing Women with 'She Did What?!'

Celebrating women who have forged remarkable paths within and beyond their professional spheres CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Malecki Brooks Ford Law Group, LLC, a certified women’s business enterprise, is proud to …

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Published on April 16, 2026 - 16:13 GMT

MountainStar Partners Names Jason Parry Chief Operating Officer

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MountainStar Partners today announced the appointment of Jason Parry as Chief Operating Officer, marking a meaningful full-circle moment as Parry returns to the firm where he …

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Published on April 16, 2026 - 16:00 GMT

Libertas Funding Appoints Ralph Scannell Jr. as Chief Operating Officer

New COO at Libertas Funding. Ralph Scannell Jr. brings 20+ years of banking leadership to the private credit firm. GREENWICH, CT, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Libertas Funding, a leading private credit provider serving small and …

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