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- Prosus Cedes Delivery Hero Stake to Uber in R5.2 Billion Regulatory Divestment
Published: Apr 17, 2026
Section: Africa
Naspers, through its international subsidiary Prosus, has sold a 4.5% stake in German food delivery giant Delivery Hero to Uber Technologies for approximately R5.2 billion. The sal...
- Uber Abandons Asset-Light Model With Ten Billion Dollar Commitment Toward Autonomous Fleet Acquisition
Published: Apr 16, 2026
Section: Companies & Industry
Uber has announced a significant strategic shift by committing more than $10 billion to the procurement of thousands of autonomous vehicles and equity stakes in their developers. T...
- Former NBA Star Jalen Rose Reflects on Regret Over Missing Early Investment Opportunities in Uber and Zoom
Published: Apr 9, 2026
Section: Business & Economy
Jalen Rose revealed his frustration over missing out on early-stage investments in Uber and Zoom despite having a similar concept for a luxury rideshare service. The Detroit native...
- Uber Partners With Amazon To Use Custom Trainium And Graviton Chips For AI Model Training
Published: Apr 8, 2026
Section: Science & Tech
Uber has expanded its partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to utilize custom-designed chips, including Trainium and Graviton. This collaboration is aimed at optimizing ride-m...
- Rand Volatility Hits R17.02 Following US Military Escalation Warnings As South Africa Moves Toward Eight Year Driving Licences
Published: Apr 4, 2026
Section: Africa
The South African rand experienced a 1.3% drop following announcements of aggressive US military measures against Iran, unsettling global markets. Locally, the government confirmed...
- Dubai Launches Commercial Robot Taxi Fleet in Jumeirah and Umm Suqeim via Uber and Apollo Go
Published: Apr 2, 2026
Section: Science & Tech
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has officially commenced commercial operations for a fleet of 100 autonomous taxis across Dubai’s coastal districts. Partnering with Uber an...
- Uber to Launch Female Driver Preference Feature as Rideshare Sexual Assault Litigation Surges Nationwide
Published: Mar 24, 2026
Section: Crime
Uber is set to introduce a "Woman Driver Only" option in response to a massive wave of litigation involving over 3,000 sexual assault claims. The move follows a landmark $8.5 milli...
- Uber Commits $500 Million to Argentina in Major Three-Year Expansion
Published: Mar 18, 2026
Section: Companies & Industry
Ride-hailing giant Uber is set to significantly increase its footprint in Argentina, committing $500 million in new investments over the next three years. The announcement was made...
- Lagos Ride Hailing Drivers Launch Three Day Strike to Protest Unsustainable Fares and Surging Operational Costs
Published: Mar 16, 2026
Section: Africa
The Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON) has initiated a 72 hour industrial action across Lagos, affecting platforms like Uber and Bolt. Drivers are dema...
- Uber Expands “Women Drivers” Feature Nationwide To Address Passenger Safety And Rising Legal Liabilities
Published: Mar 13, 2026
Section: Science & Tech
In response to thousands of sexual assault lawsuits and a recent $8.5 million jury verdict, Uber Technologies Inc. has officially expanded its female-driver matching feature across...
- Verkhovna Rada Rejects IMF-Backed Digital Platform Tax Bill as Lawmakers Resist Broader Fiscal Reforms
Published: Mar 10, 2026
Section: World
The Ukrainian Parliament has voted down Bill No. 14025, a critical "structural beacon" of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) financing program. Despite public support from major...
- South African Cabinet approves extensive labor law reforms balancing employer flexibility with expanded worker protections
Published: Mar 4, 2026
Section: Africa
The South African government has greenlit a major overhaul of the Labour Relations Act and the Basic Conditions of Employment Act. The proposed changes introduce easier dismissal p...