Economy

Empower lifts H1 profit 16% as capacity tops 2 million refrigeration tons

Earnings call transcript: Empower posts stronger H1 2026 profit as capacity grows By Investing.com Empower delivered higher profit and steady top-line growth in the first half of 2026, supported by...

Prof Mkumbo and Dangote Hold Strategic Talks to Expand Investment Cooperation in Tanzania

Prof Mkumbo, Dangote hold strategic talks to bolster the firm's investment in Tanzania - Daily News Lagos — Tanzania’s Minister of State in the President’s...

John Williams Says Inflation Is Easing But the Fed Will Hike If Progress Stalls

New York Fed Chair John Williams Claims Inflation Is On Track To Ease, But Promised Action If That Does Not Happen New York Federal Reserve...

EBRD backs KCB Bank with $100m to boost MSME lending in Kenya

EBRD grants $100m facility to expand MSME lending in Kenya The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has approved a $100 million loan to...

Lesotho Exports Get Relief as U.S. Tariffs Expire and Duty-Free Access Returns

Lesotho: Relief for Lesotho As U.S. Tariffs Expire Lesotho’s exports have regained duty-free entry into the United States following the expiration of U.S. tariffs on...

Africa inflation surge deepens as Ethiopia, Egypt and Kenya drive H1 2026 price gains

Africa's inflation fight falters as Ethiopia, Egypt, Kenya lead price surge in first half Africa’s progress on disinflation has stalled, with several of the continent’s...

Ajaokuta Revival Deal Could Cut Steel Imports and Boost Nigeria’s Manufacturing Future

Ajaokuta may end steel imports as fresh gas deal revives hope Nigeria is moving closer to unlocking one of its most...

Ethio Telecom Profit Surges on Mobile Boom and Telebirr Growth

Ethio Telecom's Profit Jump Shows Ethiopia's Phone Boom Ethiopia’s state-owned Ethio Telecom reported a sharp leap in profitability, powered by continued growth in mobile subscribers...

Blackstone’s AI Infrastructure Push Helps Drive Stronger Quarter

Blackstone's AI Bets Helped Power A Stronger Quarter Blackstone is doubling down on artificial intelligence as a growth driver, highlighting exposure to the buildout of...

Hull College to Open £5m Greenwave Training Centre for Green Skills and Net Zero Jobs

Hull College launching new £5m Greenwave training centre Hull College is set to open Greenwave, a landmark £5m green energy training centre, this September. The...

NDTV Profit Business Leadership Awards 2026: Date, Jury, Categories and What to Expect

NDTV Profit Business Leadership Awards 2026: Date, Jury, Categories & More -- Here's What To Expect Celebrating standout leadership and corporate excellence across India Inc.,...