2016
Coverage of 2016 in the Nexus archive.
- Climate tech overtakes fintech as Africa’s top venture funding sector – Report
Climate tech surpassed fintech as Africa’s top venture funding sector in 2025, securing 40% ($1.5 billion) of funding compared to 13% ($206 million) in 2016. The shift is highlighted in a report by Premium Times Nigeria.
- Opinion: Your grandparents are using cannabis. Doctors can help them do it safely
The article describes an incident where a 70-year-old woman experienced a cannabis-related emergency after legalization in Massachusetts in 2016, highlighting the need for medical guidance for elderly users. A doctor at the scene provided care during her episode.
- Katie Price will be called as a witness in trial of her ex-husband Kieran Hayler as he appears in court accused of raping 13-year-old girl in 2016
Katie Price is set to be called as a witness in the criminal trial of her ex-husband Kieran Hayler, who is accused of raping a 13-year-old girl in 2016. The case involves serious criminal allegations that will be heard in court with Price providing testimony.
- Thousands at risk after multi-million dollar Everest flood warning system left to rust
A critical flood warning system at Imja glacial lake on Mount Everest, crucial for protecting thousands of residents, has not been maintained since 2016, according to fearful locals cited by BBC.