Jumia aims for profit as it fends off Chinese rivals

Jumia aims for profit as it fends off Chinese rivals

Africa-focused e-commerce retailer Jumia Technologies expects to break even in the last quarter of 2026 and deliver its first full-year profit next year as it accelerates growth after years of restructuring, its CEO said on Wednesday. Jumia, which will operate in eight markets after exiting Algeria this month, has dropped everyday grocery items and food…

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OUTA challenges ‘rushed’ AARTO tender over profit concerns

OUTA challenges ‘rushed’ AARTO tender over profit concerns

A Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department roadblock. (Source: OUTA) The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) is challenging a tender issued by the Road Traffic Infringement Agency (RTIA) for a turnkey IT solution for the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences Act (AARTO). In a statement, the non-profit civil action organisation argues there are several flaws in…

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Sony reports 22% jump in December-quarter profit, beats expectations and lifts full-year outlook

Sony reports 22% jump in December-quarter profit, beats expectations and lifts full-year outlook

The logo of Japanese entertainment and electronics giant Sony is displayed at the company’s headquarters in Tokyo on May 14, 2025. Kazuhiro Nogi | Afp | Getty Images Sony on Thursday reported a rise in operating profit that beat expectations, supported by favorable foreign exchange rates despite surging memory chip costs.  Here are Sony’s December…

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Samsung Electronics estimates nearly three-fold profit surge as memory prices skyrocket

Samsung Electronics estimates nearly three-fold profit surge as memory prices skyrocket

Headquarters of Samsung in Mountain View, California, on October 28, 2018. Smith Collection/gado | Archive Photos | Getty Images South Korea’s Samsung Electronics expects its profits to triple in the final three months of last year, reaching a record high, as memory prices surge amid booming demand tied to artificial intelligence.  The world’s largest memory…

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iOCO out of the red as it makes profit

iOCO out of the red as it makes profit

iOCO co-CEO Rhys Summerton. (Photograph supplied) Listed technology solutions company iOCO has swung to profit after last year’s loss, reporting that both earnings and headline earnings per share have moved into the black for the year to July. However, the market showed little reaction to the news, with shares flat this morning. In its full-year…

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