Funding

CIA says Huawei funded by Chinese state security – report

The accusation comes at a time of trade tensions between Washington and Beijing and amid concerns in the United States that Huawei's equipment could be used for espionage.

US Senate approves bill to avert government shutdown

The legislation approved temporary funds for several federal agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security, to keep them operating through February 8 without the $5 billion demanded by Trump to build a wall on the US-Mexico border.

Poor funding threatens youth music programme in South Africa

Although delays in release of government disbursements has created a challenging monetary situation for Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra, it continues to provide weekly rehearsals to the Capetonians.

Palestinians fear UN will not reopen schools

Families and teachers are worried about whether schools will open at the end of August as the UNRWA has run out of money since the United States cut its funding.

What lies do startup founders tell themselves?

Here are some of the pitfalls to avoid when growing your startup.

Donors suspend funding to Afghanistan's demining programme

Afghanistan is one of the most heavily mined country in the world. From April to June, at least 28 people were killed and 53 wounded by landmines and other unexploded ordnance in Afghanistan.