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Shell Pakistan Ltd (SPL) posted a profit-after-tax of Rs5.8 billion during 2023 compared to a loss of Rs72 million in 2022. In October 2023, Shell Petroleum Company Ltd signed an agreement to sell its 77.42pc majority interest in SPL to Wafi Energy LLC. The completion of the transaction is subject to requisite regulatory approvals, completion of legal requirements and satisfaction of other closing formalities.
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2 years ago Read more at DAWN.com

Jazz has partnered with an international firm to upgrade its Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) data of Jazz will be streamlined and processed making them more efficient and easier to reuse. AI/ML will automate tasks and improve data quality, enabling Jazz to make data-driven decisions. Jazz CEO said the collaboration would help the largest telecom operator in the country towards innovation, and enhance efficiencies.
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2 years ago Read more at DAWN.com

U.S. government has launched an initiative aimed at nurturing women-owned busi­nesses in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the merged areas. This transformative pro­gramme will provide inter­est-free microfinance loans along with comprehensive business management training to 2,000 women entrepreneurs. Designed to cultivate a vibrant ecosystem, the initiative focus­es on enhancing financial lit­eracy, business acumen, and networking opportunities for women.
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2 years ago Read more at The Nation

X may stop showing the number of likes and reposts, says Elon Musk. Musk previously removed article headlines for links posted on X before reversing his decision. You can opt-out at any time.
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2 years ago Read more at Business Insider

Guaranty Trust Bank (Ghana) Limited (GTBank) has pledged to build upon the success of its existing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. Dr. Calleb Osei highlighted the bank’s understanding of the ‘economic multiplier effect’ of CSR initiatives. He explained that by investing in sustainable programmes, GTBank is not only fulfilling its social responsibility but also fostering long-term economic growth in the communities it operates within.
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2 years ago Read more at The Business & Financial Times

Brussels is determined to force a change in behaviour by the world's biggest tech firms to create a more competitive online field that allows smaller players to flourish. The bloc's new Digital Markets Act (DMA) will usher in a long list of do's and don'ts for six so-called "gatekeepers' designated by the European Union: Apple, Amazon, Google owner Alphabet, TikTok parent ByteDance, Meta and Microsoft.
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2 years ago Read more at Legit.ng

At the prestigious 2024 Business Leaders Awards, entrepreneurs who are reshaping Nigeria's future through innovative solutions were celebrated. Their stories are a testament to the power of entrepreneurship in fostering national development and improving lives across the continent. The awards ceremony, held in Lagos, brought together a diverse group of business leaders.
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2 years ago Read more at BNN Breaking

Margin of error gives indications of the likely range within which estimates would be 95% likely to fall. Allowance for design effects (such as stratification and weighting) should be made as appropriate.
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2 years ago Read more at Roy Morgan Research

87 per cent of broker clients give a score of at least eight out of ten, according to the 2024 Vero SME Insurance Index. This positive figure has jumped from 78 per cent in 2023.
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2 years ago Read more at Suncorp Group

Anu Deva started her career in the FMCG industry as a Category Assistant at Countdown. The job description sounded challenging, with five different systems to work on. Over the years, Deva has worked with exceptional mentors and leaders.
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2 years ago Read more at Supermarket News