Business / Finance
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BBC ‘Determined to Fight’ Trump Defamation Case: Chairman
The BBC apologised last week for giving the impression in a documentary that Trump had directly urged “violent action” just before the assault on the US Capitol by his supporters on January 6, 2021.
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Mushroom Material Takes on Plastic Packaging at Belgian Start-Up
On a gleaming new production line in Brussels, Julien Jacquet shows off a row of milky-white soap bar wrappers — made by what is billed as Europe’s first factory for mushroom-based packaging.
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Samsung Unveils Brand New Collection of 22 Masterpieces from Galleries Exhibiting at Art Basel Paris 2025
Samsung Electronics has announced the release of a new 22-work collection in collaboration with Art Basel Paris 2025, bringing the creative spirit of the fair into homes around the world.
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Jumba unveils App to Transform Construction Material Sourcing in Kenya
Jumba, Africa’s largest digital marketplace for construction materials, has today unveiled the Jumba App, a groundbreaking platform designed to tackle one of Kenya’s biggest construction challenges.
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Tens of thousands march in Brussels against austerity plans
Holding coloured balloons, blowing whistles and setting off smoke bombs, protesters started marching through the city in the morning, blocking traffic.
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New US Visa Bond Pilot Program to Hit Tanzania
The measure will take effect on October 23, 2025, and will require applicants for B-1 (business) and B-2 (tourist) visas to post a refundable bond of up to US$15,000.
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Tanzania Yaondoa Vizuizi Kwa Wafanyabiashara Wakenya Baada Ya Mazungumzo Ya Pande Mbili
Kwa sasa Tanzania imewahakikishia maafisa wa Kenya kuwa biashara za Wakenya hazitaathiriwa na agizo hilo, na kwamba waliokuwa tayari wakifanya shughuli zao wataendelea bila usumbufu.
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International Finance Corporation Champions Sustainable Development in Africa
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) hosted a press roundtable in Nairobi on Thursday, 3rd October 2025, to discuss innovative financial solutions for sustainable development in Africa.
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Tanzania Exempts Kenyans From Business Restrictions After Bilateral Talks
The Business Licensing (Prohibition of Business Activities for Non-Citizens) Order, 2025, introduced in July, had sparked anxiety among Kenyan traders, prompting intervention by Kenya’s Ministry of East African Community (EAC) Affairs.
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Gold Hits Record, Wall St Futures Drop as US Shutdown Begins
Gold hit a record high and Wall Street futures fell with the dollar Wednesday as the US government shut down after lawmakers failed to reach a funding deal, though most Asian and European markets edged…
