Category: News
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Ethiopians snub money transfers, use M-Pesa to buy airtime, data
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While Kenyans use M-Pesa to send and receive cash and pay for goods and services, Ethiopians have taken a different tack. Safaricom expected rapid adoption in a cash-based economy with low credit card penetration and many rural markets needing connectivity. Instead, Ethiopians mainly use M-Pesa to buy airtime and data,…
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The Entertainer halts new store plans due to budget’s national insurance hike
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The Entertainer, one of the UK’s largest toy retailers, has abandoned plans to open two new stores following the government’s decision to increase National Insurance (NI) contributions for employers. CEO Andrew Murphy explained that rising costs had also led to a hiring freeze at the company’s head office. The decision…
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Charting the Global Economy: Trump Win Reverberates Around the World
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Breadcrumb links BMN Business Donald Trump’s decisive victory in the US presidential elections has already made world leaders prepare for how his next administration will shape the global economy. Article writer: Bloomberg News Molly Smith Published on November 9, 2024 • 4 minutes read You can save this article by…
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Tel Aviv PR agency opens tech-focused US branch
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Zamir Dahabash Public Relations Agency, Shalom Tel Avivexpanding into the US market with Tell New Yorka strategic communications and crisis management company specializing in technology. Tamar Harel will head the New York office. In fact, the American company has been operating for a year already, providing services to American and…
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Super Micro Computer Stock Has Dropped 60% on Troubling News. Here’s What You Need to Know After the Company’s Latest Update.
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Super micro computer (NASDAQ: SMCI) He started the year as a star in the AI market. The equipment maker has been around for more than 30 years, selling servers and carrier bandwidth solutions, but has already seen profits increase as artificial intelligence (AI) booms. In recent quarters, Supermicro has reported…
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Therapists had a rough day post-election. Here’s what happened.
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Election Day itself was certainly a stressful day for campaign staff, poll workers, and political reporters. But the next day is when things got tough for the therapists, many of whom saw their practices going too fast while actually feeling personally upset by the election result. “This morning, I was…
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I am a family man with Sh43,000 net pay. How can I afford a home and a car?
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My name is Derek. I earn a total of Sh60,000. After statutory deductions, I take home about Sh43,000 but end up borrowing. My family’s household expenses are as follows: Rent – Sh11,000, School fees for my child per month – Sh10,000, Transportation – Sh5,000, Shopping – Sh5,000. Can you advise…
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Top Trends in Telecom Project Management
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Project management plays a critical role in overseeing telecommunications projects, ensuring they meet technical and regulatory standards while maintaining efficiency and cost-effectiveness. With rapid technological advancement, project managers must keep up with evolving trends to manage projects successfully. Here’s a look at some of the key trends in communications project…
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Can Brazil Save the Amazon Rainforest? Marina Silva Is Trying
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Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business Brazil’s environment minister, a renowned former activist, helped push climate change to the top of President Lula’s agenda. Her next task is to do the same thing for the world. Author of the article: Bloomberg News Zahra Hirji and Simone Iglesias Published Nov 08, 2024 • 7…
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Carrefour quits Jordan over anti-Israel boycott
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After a boycott of Carrefour in Jordan in protest against its chain of stores in Israel, the French retail giant has closed all of its stores in the Hashemite Kingdom, Carrefour Jordan announced on its Facebook page, which has 1.1 million followers. The Facebook statement said, “Carrefour will cease all…
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Trump’s presidency could help small-cap stocks soar in the coming years, Fundstrat’s Tom Lee says
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Getty Images; Alyssa Powell/PI Tom Lee says penny stocks could head for a big upside during Trump’s second term. “I believe small caps can outperform by more than 100% over the next two years,” he said. Lee predicted in July that small businesses would surge 40% through the rest of…
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How to build resilient kids, according to parenting expert Dr. Becky
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There is no such thing as perfect parenting. That’s a comforting view for Becky Kennedy, also known as Dr. Becky, who considers herself a “clinical psychologist turned parenting support disruptor,” she says. luck. there effective But parenting. “The key to effective parenting…is what I call strong leadership,” she says. Her…
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How to build resilient kids, according to parenting expert Dr. Becky
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There is no such thing as perfect parenting. That’s a comforting view for Becky Kennedy, also known as Dr. Becky, who considers herself a “clinical psychologist turned parenting support disruptor,” she says. luck. there effective But parenting. “The key to effective parenting…is what I call strong leadership,” she says. Her…
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Private sector pay falls for first time in over 30 years
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The average monthly wage in Kenya’s private sector fell for the first time in more than three decades to Sh75,781, reflecting the impact of the country’s weak economy that has prompted companies to curb costs. The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) says pay per employee has fallen from Sh78,034 in the…
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Used car sales climb as consumers shy away from new vehicles
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The UK used car market continues to grow, with more money-conscious consumers choosing used cars over new ones, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Transactions in the used car market rose by 4.3% year-on-year from July to September, with 1.96 million sales recorded. It is worth…
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Euro Sun Closes First Tranche of Previously Announced Private Placement Financing
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This section is Partnership content provided The content in this section is provided by GlobeNewswire for the purposes of press release distribution on behalf of its clients. Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by Globe Newswire Breadcrumb links Globe Newswire Article writer: Published on November 8, 2024 • 4 minutes…
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Foreign airlines seek legal changes before returning to Israel
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Representatives of foreign airlines in Israel sent a letter to the legal advisor of the Knesset Economic Affairs Committee requesting that the Aviation Services Law be amended. The amendment would make things easier for foreign airlines affected by the disruptions resulting from the war. Airlines include low-cost and legacy carriers…
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Foreign airlines seek legal changes before returning to Israel
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Representatives of foreign airlines in Israel sent a letter to the legal advisor of the Knesset Economic Affairs Committee requesting that the Aviation Services Law be amended. The amendment would make things easier for foreign airlines affected by the disruptions resulting from the war. Airlines include low-cost and legacy carriers…
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Ackman wants to move Pershing Square, UMG from Amsterdam after attacks
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AMSTERDAM (Reuters) – Billionaire Bill Ackman said on Friday he would seek to delist investment firm Pershing Square Holdings and move record company Universal Music Group away from Amsterdam after attacks on Israeli soccer fans. In a statement on X, Ackman said the Pershing Square board was already considering the…
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Ackman wants to move Pershing Square, UMG from Amsterdam after attacks
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AMSTERDAM (Reuters) – Billionaire Bill Ackman said on Friday he would seek to delist investment firm Pershing Square Holdings and move record company Universal Music Group away from Amsterdam after attacks on Israeli soccer fans. In a statement on X, Ackman said the Pershing Square board was already considering the…