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Nestlé Nigeria Records 33% Revenue Growth, Posts ₦72.5 Billion Profit After Tax
Business By Anthony Isibor NESTLé Nigeria PLC has recorded a strong performance in its nine-month results for 2025, reporting a 33 percent increase in revenue and a solid return to profitability. The company’s results, released this week, reflect...
Varun Beverages Q3 Results: PAT jumps over 18% YoY to Rs 745 crore, revenue up 2%
Varun Beverages, a key player in the beverage industry, reported an 18.5% year-on-year (YoY) rise in its consolidated Profit After Tax (PAT) for the quarter ended September 2025 (Q3 CY2025), at Rs 745.2 crore, compared to Rs 628.8 crore in Q3...
Varun Beverages Q3 earnings: Net profit growth, EBITDA fall, partnership with Carlsberg and more
Varun Beverages on Wednesday reported a 18.5% rise in net profit for the quarter ended September 2025. Profit rose to Rs 745.1 crore in Q3 against Rs 628.8 crore on a YoY basis. Profit was supported by lower finance costs and higher other income...
Kenya Airways operates Africa’s first intra-African flight using 50% sustainable aviation fuel
Kenya Airways Crew that Operated the Flight together with Hellen Mwariri, Chief Strategy and innovation officer and Alderman James Vos- Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, City of Cape Town. Photo: Supplied by Kenya Airways Kenya Airways...
Your Guide To Everything You Need To Know About Restaurant Week In Lagos
Restaurant Week in Lagos is the biggest dining event of the year, running from the 3rd of November to the 23rd of November. It features over 40 of the hottest restaurants, participating in an annual food service program that allows people access...
PepsiCo bottler Varun Beverages Q2 results: Net profit rises 19.6%, revenue at Rs 5,048 crore
Varun Beverages reported a net profit of Rs 741.19 crore, up 19.62% from Rs 619.61 crore in the same quarter last year. However, it posted a sharp decline of 43.72% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) from Rs 1,317.02 crore in Q1FY26. Revenue from operations...
These are South Africa’s best hotels — from beach to bushlands
In a country with such diverse landscapes, it makes sense that there’s a great hotel scene to match. After all, South Africa is a place where action-packed safaris contrast with lazy days at the seaside, or soaking up world-class vineyards and...
Pittsburgh’s 1909 mass arrests terrorized Black community
The raid utilized discriminatory vagrancy laws, similar to those used in the South to criminalize and re-enslave Black people after the Civil War. The mass arrests in 1909 are an early example of police tactics that contribute to the...
Food and Beverage News and Trends - October 2025 # 2
This regular publication by DLA Piper lawyers focuses on helping clients navigate the ever-changing business, legal, and regulatory landscape. Newsom signs Allergen Disclosure for Dining Experiences Act. On October 13, California Governor Gavin...
Reps set up ad hoc committee to investigate drug, tobacco, and alcohol abuse in Nigeria
House of Representatives has inaugurated an Ad Hoc Committee to investigate the prevalence, regulation, and impact of drugs, tobacco, alcohol, and illicit trafficking on Nigeria’s economy and public health. The committee, chaired by Hon....
Restaurant of the weekItalian charm with a side of nonna’s cooking in Dubai
MamaBella calls itself a home away from home – and it lives up to the promise with hearty Italian flavours and comforting charm. The restaurant's location in Kempinski The Boulevard hotel, just across the street from Dubai Opera and Dubai Mall, is...
"That looks good": American man rates South African food bought at LA restaurant, SA reacts
An American food commentator shared a video reviewing a South African meal haul from a Los Angeles bar, giving the cuisine an impressive score out of 10 The entertaining clip, shared on TikTok, attracted millions of views, with Mzansi viewers...
Business News | InnKey Unveils New Brand Identity to Redefine the Future of Hospitality Technology
BusinessWire India Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], November 6: InnKey, India's leading enterprise hospitality technology platform, has unveiled a new brand identity, marking a major evolution in its journey from a cloud-native PMS to a comprehensive,...
How a CT café has become ‘the go-to place’ for cozy meals. And treats nobility might like.
With the popularity of shows “Downton Abbey” and “The Gilded Age” the idea of a proper tea has become mainstream with a wider audience. Tracy Tenpenny has always known the pleasure and relaxation of savoring a cup of tea. “I always wanted a tea...
Berber Whiskey Is Morocco’s National Drink — and There’s Zero Alcohol Involved
Morocco’s national drink, affectionately called Berber whiskey, contains no alcohol — it’s a refreshing blend of Chinese gunpowder green tea, mint, and sugar. Moroccan mint tea represents hospitality and connection; it’s served throughout the day...
Spanish police arrest gang responsible for stealing more than 1,100 restaurant chairs
People in Spain who were wondering about the lack of seating at restaurants may finally have an answer. Spanish police have arrested seven people who are believed to be part of a gang suspected of stealing more than 1,100 chairs from outdoor...
SkyBeach Resort Adds Luma, a Mediterranean Restaurant
October 28, 2025 by Ester Venouziou SkyBeach Resort is expanding its dining options with Luma, a Mediterranean restaurant opening in December. Photo courtesy of Captured by Crown SkyBeach Resort is expanding its dining options with Luma, a...
Coca-Cola Names Josh Savage Operations Finance Lead for South Africa
The Coca-Cola Company names Josh Savage as Senior Director – Operations Finance Lead for South Africa, effective October 2025. Savage brings an extensive background in global risk finance, investments, and captive insurance management from his...
South African food inflation slowed again in September
South African food inflation decelerated in September, for the second month in a row, the Bureau for Food and Agricultural Policy (BFAP) think tank has highlighted, in its latest Food Inflation Brief – a collaboration between the BFAP and Absa...
The cheap African capital with quick UK flights and quiet beaches named top holiday destination for 2026
FOR quiet medinas, pretty beaches and winter highs of 20C, this African capital is set to be a popular spot next year. National Geographic named the destination one of its best place to visit in 2026 – and luckily for Brits, it’s just three hours...