Corporate firms face mounting accountability demands over Indonesia haze
The recurring haze crisis in Indonesia is driving demands for corporate accountability as experts link seasonal fires to deforestation and peatland drainage.
Author: Ikeh ifeanyichukwu James
Africa CDC probes Ebola connection between Nigeria and Kenya cases
Africa CDC is investigating whether a connection exists between Ebola cases in Nigeria and Kenya, following reports that both patients travelled through Entebbe International Airport.
Nigeria orders 15 states to accelerate Ebola preparedness
Health Minister Muhammad Ali Pate has called on 15 Nigerian states to urgently establish Ebola response mechanisms, noting that 21 states have already updated their plans.
Volvo Cars to Cut 2,500 Jobs Following Sharp Revenue Decline
Volvo Cars is set to cut 2,500 jobs globally after reporting a nearly 23 per cent decline in third-quarter revenue.
When Buying a Competitor Is Cheaper Than Building from Scratch
For African SMEs, expanding organically often means navigating crippling regulatory delays, rising capital costs and slow customer acquisition. In many cases, acquiring a competitor delivers faster returns at lower risk.