Authorities in the southern US state have called the blast ‘devastating’, with many of the missing presumed dead. Published On 11 Oct 202511 Oct 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share An explosion at a Tennessee military munitions plant has left 19 people missing and feared dead, authorities said. The blast occurred…
Discovery Group has always been a company obsessed with measurement. Steps, heart rate, blood pressure, driving style – every data point a proxy for how “good” we’re being. Now it wants to add another metric to that ledger: how we sleep. Its new initiative, announced at a media event at its palatial head office in…
As Windows 10 support end-of-life draws near, companies are faced with difficult decisions about whether to incur the huge costs it will take to upgrade their IT estates to Windows 11-combatible PCs or kick the can down the road – for a maximum of three years – by forking out for additional Windows 10 support….
Iyinoluwa Aboyeji * This article was first published by Africa’s Business Heroes In this conversation, Iyin Aboyeji reflects on his journey building Andela, a platform connecting tech professionals from emerging markets with companies seeking remote talent, and Flutterwave, a payments company. He also discusses his move into investing with Future Africa and his belief that…
Make the right impression. When you meet a potential client or partner for the first time, you wouldn’t arrive in a wrinkled t-shirt and worn-out sneakers – you’d put on a smart suit to look professional and make the right impression. Online, your e-mail address plays the same role. It is often the very first…
Business conditions in South Africa’s private sector improved for the fifth month running in September, buoyed by a rise in output and new orders, S&P Global reported on Friday. The Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) edged up to 50.2 in September from 50.1 in August, indicating a mild improvement in the sector’s health. PMI readings above…
When most entrepreneurs start out, their instinct is to go in cheap in hope to quickly appeal to mass numbers. Their idea is to be “accessible”, win over their friends or ensure they are priced lower than their competitors. Of course it feels safe but in reality, undervaluing your business and its offerings is the…
Many smaller businesses start out with an accountant who grows alongside them. They’re competent, committed, and deeply familiar with the business. As the company scales, the demands on the finance function change, and the skills that were sufficient in the early years may no longer be enough. It’s a bit like building a house. You…
Starbucks says it will close underperforming stores across North America as CEO Brian Niccol pushes ahead on a company restructuring effort, which is expected to cost $1bn in a bid to revive the company’s flagging sales. The coffee chain announced the decision on Thursday. Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of list Overall, store count…
New York, NYC — Corporate Council on Africa The Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) and the Government of the Republic of Mauritius have the honor to announce that the Republic of Mauritius will host the 18th U.S.-Africa Business Summit in 2026. A Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) was signed today on the sidelines of the United…
