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Safaricom Ethiopia's M-Pesa Platform Embraces Challenges
Safaricom Ethiopia launched the mobile money service on August 15, 2023. In that period, the value of transactions reached Ksh43.7 billion ($29.13 million) The telco had acquired 1.1 million customers at the end of September. According to a World Bank report, cash in Ethiopia is a dominant payment method.
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Chishuru - The UK's First Black Female Chef
Joké Bakare once ran a fish & chip cart as a student in Nigeria. After moving to the UK and working in property, she eventually pursued her dream of opening a restaurant. Advertisement This as-told-to essay is based on an interview with the founder and chef of Chishuru.
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The 5 Most Important Hiring Questions for Companies in 2024
In this article we look at the 5 most important hiring questions for companies in 2024. The economic realities of 2024 create the starting point for our observations. This is the observation that increased accessibility and global literacy are creating new possibilities for companies to rethink jobs and workforces.
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Apple Jobs in Dubai - Job Description
Apple has listed new vacancies for various departments such as marketing, sales and, business development and retail. All employees are required to be flexible in terms of their schedule as the work hours will be based on the business needs. Job position: Creative Requirement: Able to teach small groups and multiple customers simultaneously, comfortable selling as well as teaching, helping team members as needed.
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Nigerians Lament Rising Cement Prices
In 2024, the cost of cement in Nigeria has surged dramatically, surprising numerous retailers and consumers alike. This sudden escalation in cement prices has significantly disrupted construction timelines and has had far-reaching effects across multiple sectors. In Nigeria, various cement brands offer their 50kg bags at differing prices. Renowned brands like Dangote, Lafarge, Ibeto, BUA, and UNICEM maintain similar pricing structures.
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Nigerian Manufacturing Industry Embraces Expatriate Levy
The Manufacturing Association of Nigeria (MAN) has revealed a disturbing trend within its sector arising from the current economic crisis. It attributed the development to various economic difficulties, including exchange rate volatility, rising inflation, and a general worsening of the investment climate. Many of the firms recorded huge losses in their financial statements, resulting in lean assets sizes, compared to the previous year.
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Deputy Governor of Ogun State Admonished Women to Prioritise Integrity in Business
The Deputy Governor of Ogun State, Noimot Salako-Oyedele, urged women to prioritise integrity in business. This is as she also urged them to embrace a business venture that could enhance their income and help support their families. The programme with the theme “Global Readiness: Key To A Sustainable Business” was organised by My Beadsworld Women Foundation.
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How to Solve the Problem of Food Delivery
Marc Lore, the e-commerce billionaire, left his position as the chief executive of Walmart.com in 2021. He backed a nuclear fusion start-up, and another designing flying taxis. Recently, Mr. Lore has put all that aside to focus on an even bigger moonshot: solving dinner.
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Sony Photo: CFP
Sony said its several business sectors including its mobile phone business are operating normally in China. The comments are in a response to some users on China's Weibo claiming that new mobile phones Xperia 1 VI and xperia 10 VI will not be launched on the Chinese mainland.
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Un-Lease Your Business by Paul Neal
Paul Neal, a seasoned expert in commercial financing, offers a ground-breaking approach for small business owners. This book delivers a persuasive argument against the conventional practice of leasing their business space, emphasizing the benefits of owning commercial property instead. Neal focuses on ownership as a strategic move, offering financial advantages such as building equity, potential tax benefits, and creating new revenue streams.
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