Congo warns Apple on its role in fueling conflict by patronizing illegal minerals trade

Nairametrics— The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has protested the role of multinationals like Apple in fueling conflict in the country by...

AppleInsider—Berlin Apple Store vandalized by Congo activists. Protesting the alleged exploitation of the Congo by tech firms including Apple, activists have spray-painted Berlin's Apple Rosenthaler Strasse store. Berlin Apple Store vandalized (Source: Nexta.tv) Apple has been accused of its supply chain using what are called conflict materials, linked to militia groups in the Congo. Apple maintains that it has stopped using tin, tungsten, and tantalum mined in the region, and it has dropped suppliers who did. Nonetheless, activists from Fridays...

9to5Mac—Apple to increase trade-in credit for those buying an iPhone 15. If you still have an iPhone 14 or older, Apple offers you credit to buy a new iPhone when you return yours to the company. Soon, Apple will increase the credit for those who give away an iPhone in the trade-in program and use the credit to buy a brand new iPhone 15. more

@MichaelWestBiz—Business groups warn spending could fuel inflation rise. Business groups have given a mixed reaction to the federal budget, questioning whether enough is being done to tackle long-term financial pressures. Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ third budget delivered a surplus of $9.3 billion, but deficits are set to follow over the next four years. Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry chief executive Andrew McKellar said […]