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Businesses Disrupted as Truck Drivers Halt Cargo Movement to South Sudan

The Long-Distance Drivers and Conductors Association (LoDDCA) has issued an urgent directive halting all South Sudan-bound cargo loading after the Elegu border point reached full capacity. The association says movement is paralysed at the border due to severe congestion along the corridor, with designated holding areas fully saturated and vehicles spilling into surrounding zones. In

African Businesses Feel the Pinch as Customers Flock to Online Gambling

African businesses are now competing for discretionary spending against a new sector – online gambling. As it proliferates, regular businesses, whether entertainment providers, phone companies, or even grocery shops, are seeing customers increasingly willing to spend on games of chance rather than perishables, a good flick, or faster internet. “People are spending money in a

Venn Surpasses 10,000 Businesses as It Builds the Future of Finance for Canadian Companies

TORONTO — Venn, the all-in-one financial platform built for Canadian businesses, today announced that it is now powering over 10,000 businesses across the country. For two centuries, Canadian businesses have operated within one of the most concentrated banking markets in the world, facing high fees, outdated infrastructure, and tools that were never built for how

Businesses, community groups invited to collaborate to Defeat Depression

The annual Defeat Depression walk goes May 23 this year, and the Mood Disorders Society invites businesses, organizations and community groups to register and participate this year under a renewed collaborative model The annual Defeat Depression walk goes May 23 this year, and the Mood Disorders Society has found a new way for businesses, organizations

Meta adds more tools to help businesses drive in-app sales

This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Meta has expanded its affiliate partners program to more partner brands, while it’s also making it easier for creators to link to products as part of affiliate promotions, and providing more check-out options to drive in-stream shopping activity. First, after expanding its affiliate

How small businesses can effectively market their green credentials

Here is what sustainability experts say small businesses need to know about communicating their green credentials honestly and effectively. Sustainability is no longer a nice-to-have for Australian small businesses. Consumers are making purchasing decisions based on environmental values, and the pressure to communicate green credentials clearly and credibly has never been greater. But knowing what

Businesses Suffer as FG’s Domestic Loans Hit N9trn

Businesses Suffer as FG’s Domestic Loans Hit N9trn The Federal Government’s domestic borrowings from financial market operators rose sharply in 2025 despite high interest rates, widening the gap between public and private sector access to credit, according to data obtained from the Central Bank of Nigeria on Thursday. An analysis of money and credit statistics

How businesses reduce IT costs without cutting performance

Information technology is both a critical enabler and often a significant cost center for businesses. Those looking to streamline operations face the challenge of reducing expenditure without compromising the performance, security, or availability of their IT systems. Strategic cuts that enhance efficiency are possible. Here are seven proven ways to achieve substantial savings while bolstering

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Kusha Kapila’s Underneat co-founder left ₹3 crore job to travel the world: ‘People said I was crazy’

Reflecting on his career before taking the break, he said his work routine had become all-consuming. For 13 years, he spent most of his time at work. Underneat CEO Vimarsh Razdan says quitting ₹3 crore job to travel reshaped his approach to work. Vimarsh Razdan, co-founder and chief executive officer (CEO) of actor Kusha Kapila's

Top Stories | Iran tensions rise, Fed stands pat, M&M delivers, Assam floods and more

It was another volatile day on Dalal Street, but the bulls managed to stay in control. Strong foreign buying, corporate earnings, and optimism from global tech giants like Microsoft helped benchmarks finish in the green. Closing bell | Five key takeaways from today's market action Indian shares ended on a positive note in a volatile

Pricol Q1 profit jumps 34% as revenue crosses ₹1,100 crore

Auto components maker Pricol reported a strong June quarter, with net profit rising 34% and revenue growing 24% year-on-year. Higher operating profit and a modest improvement in margins reflected healthy business momentum despite cost pressures. 2 Min Read Pricol Ltdreported a 34.3% year-on-year (YoY) rise in consolidated net profit for the first quarter ended June

Seoul Police Arrest Three in $19M Fake XRP Staking Scam

South Korean police have uncovered one of the country’s biggest XRP related crypto scams after arresting three suspects linked to a fake staking platform that promised fixed monthly returns.  Authorities say the fraud pulled in about 3.4 million XRP from 71 victims, while blockchain tracking shows total wallet flows linked to the operation reached 27.3