Keywords: Business


Applications open for pan-african entrepreneur contest season two

A new call for applications has been launched for the second season of a pan-african television competition dedicated to entrepreneurship. The initiative builds on the success of its first edition, which reached audiences across multiple regions and positioned itself as a platform for emerging business......

JSW Cement reports sharp rise in quarterly profit as demand improves

Indian cement manufacturer JSW Cement reported a significant increase in quarterly profit, supported by stronger market demand and improved activity in the country’s construction sector. The company announced that its consolidated net profit for the quarter ending March 31 rose sharply compared......

James Murdoch expands media footprint with Vox Media acquisitions

James Murdoch, through his investment company Lupa Systems, has agreed to acquire three major divisions of digital media group Vox Media in a deal that strengthens his position in the evolving media and technology landscape. The acquisition includes well-known assets such as New York Magazine, a leading......

Italian unions report strong participation in strike against Kering restructuring plan

Italian labor unions have claimed a major success following a one-day strike organized at facilities belonging to Kering, one of the world’s leading luxury companies. According to union representatives, participation rates ranged between 70% and 100% at several sites across Italy. The protest......

Upper Crust owner SSP says Middle East disruption slows recent sales growth

SSP Group, the owner of the well-known food chain Upper Crust, announced that recent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have affected passenger traffic in some parts of Asia and Europe, leading to slower sales growth during recent weeks. The company stated that like-for-like sales increased by......

Capita maintains growth forecast as public sector revenue rises

British outsourcing company Capita has reaffirmed its annual revenue growth forecast after reporting stronger performance in its public sector operations during the first months of 2026. The company stated that increased government-related activity and ongoing restructuring efforts helped support its......

Chinese officials meet Citigroup and Goldman sachs executives in Beijing

Chinese officials held high-level meetings in Beijing with leading American financial executives as both countries continue efforts to strengthen economic dialogue despite ongoing geopolitical tensions. According to reports from state-backed media, senior Chinese authorities, including officials from......

Mehdi Tazi elected to lead Moroccan employers confederation

Mehdi Tazi has been elected president of the General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises, marking a leadership transition at the country’s main employers’ organization. Mohamed Bachiri was elected vice president general during the same vote held in Casablanca. The new mandate runs from......

Starbucks cuts corporate jobs and restructures regional offices in the United States

Starbucks has announced the elimination of approximately 300 corporate positions in the United States as part of a broader restructuring plan aimed at improving operational efficiency and restoring long-term profitability. The company confirmed that several regional support offices across the country......