French utility Engie SA has announced acquisition of 40% stake in the 100-MW Xina Solar One concentrated solar power (CSP) plant in SA from the Spanis
South Korea shortens wait time for COVID-19 boosters amid rising cases
South Korea will reportedly be cutting short the wait time for COVID-19 booster shots as the number of daily cases in the country went above 3,000 whi
U.N. launches School Meal Coalition to provide meals for global needy
More than 50 U.N. agencies and organizations have joined forces with over 60 world governments to bring back the school meal program for over 388 mill
Cardinal Health to commence testing drone delivery to pharmacies
Cardinal Health Inc. has reportedly announced a pilot program in which the use of drones would boost the supply of medicines and reduce transportation
Heineken publicizes acquisition of Distell and Namibia Breweries
Heineken has recently entered into an agreement to acquire Distell and Namibia Breweries (NBL) after merging with its South African equivalent Heineke
Retail chain Mulleys announces closure of half of its outlets
This step is expected to produce hundreds of staff unemployment and structured operation of remaining stores Mulleys Supermarket retail chain has re
Roots secures $3Mn to digitalize insurance platform and expand to Europe
An Africa-based startup, Roots has announced raising $3 million in the seed financing tranche to fabricate the groundwork for the insurance economy gl
French firm Valneva wins EU approval to supply Covid-19 vaccines
French biotech company Valneva has reportedly announced that it has won an approval from European Commission for an Advance Purchase Agreement to supp
Veriforce buys ComplyWorks Africa, sets up operational hub for EMEA
Veriforce, a leading solution provider in the supply-chain risk and compliance management industry, has reportedly announced that it has acquired Comp
Standard Chartered announces menopause guidance for bank employees
To mark the World Menopause Day, Standard Chartered has initiated a brand-new guidance policy for the bank workers to ensure support to them during th
Omnibiz Africa introduces Buy Now Pay Later model in Nigeria
Omnibiz Africa has reportedly announced the launch of two new features for the Nigerian market in a recent event held in Lagos. The Business-to-Busine
Revital announces syringe production due to rising scarcity in Africa
Revital Healthcare Limited, a Kenyan origin medical supplies manufacturer has reportedly received funding of nearly Sh400 million from Bill & Meli