Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages targets FY26 growth after weather, macro headwinds and board restructure 

INDIA – Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Ltd (HCCB), the Indian bottling arm of Coca-Cola, expects steady growth in FY26 despite experiencing disruption in the first half of the year due to adverse weather and broader macroeconomic pressures. The...

Moroccan customs crack down on network selling fake luxury alcohol brands

Morocco’s National Customs Brigade has intensified investigations into a suspected organized network accused of trafficking counterfeit alcoholic beverages labeled under premium international brands and bearing forged tax stamps, according to...

Why salary increases in South Africa aren't keeping up with life's rising costs

“Imagine that you are a factory worker in Johannesburg, scraping by on a modest wage. Your rent has gone up again, electricity bills are biting harder, and the price of maize meal - that staple in your kitchen - feels like it has doubled...

Black Africans are Slaughtered, UN Remains Silent In Memories of the Martyrs of Nigeria

It is about time that Black Africans stand up and with dignity, show the world that they are humans who have to treated with respect. The Slave Trade was officially abolished, but the Black Race is still not free. Slavery continues to the day of...

Four restaurant dishes we loved in October, like Peruvian aji de gallina at Rosario’s

Metro Denver’s food scene has never been as vibrant as it is today, something The Denver Post’s food writers understand. That’s why we’re out on the town as much as possible. Each month, we’ll provide you with recommendations about a few of the...

Checkers opens largest HALAAL store in South Africa

Retail giant Shoprite Holdings is accelerating the expansion of its Checkers supermarket brand with the launch of new high-end and community-focused stores across South Africa – including the largest fully halaal Checkers in the country. The new...

World Diabetes Month: A wake-up call for South Africa

WITH November designated World Diabetes Month, and the world observing World Diabetes Day on the 14th – an opportunity arises to shine a spotlight on one of the most alarming health crises facing humanity. For South Africa, it is a poignant...

The Big Squeeze: Why Your Salary Isn’t Stretching Far Enough in South Africa

Up with Life’s Rising Costs – Dr Chris Blair shares his views “Imagine that you are a factory worker in Johannesburg, scraping by on a modest wage. Your rent has gone up again, electricity bills are biting harder, and the price of maize meal –...

Strategic Protectionism Critical For Nigeria’s Industrial Devt — Economist

The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has advocated strategic protectionism, a calibrated policy approach that safeguards domestic and emerging industries while building competitiveness and self-sufficiency. CPPE said the...

Lord’s Dry Gin Lights Up Lagos Cocktail Week 2025

The 11th edition of Lagos Cocktail Week (LCW) delivered an unforgettable celebration of Nigeria’s vibrant cocktail culture, as thousands of enthusiasts gathered at the Balmoral Convention Center, Federal Palace Hotel, from Oct. 23–24 for two days...

How Nestlé’s MYOWBU is creating jobs, deepening financial stability

With youth unemployment rising and nearly half a billion Africans expected to reach working age by 2035, concerns about limited economic opportunities continue to grow. Nestlé’s MyOwnBusiness (MYOWBU) initiative is, however, providing a lifeline...

Foundation Leads National Campaign to End Fake Drugs, Counterfeit Alcohol in Nigeria

Sunday Ehigiator In response to Nigeria’s worsening public health crisis, the Samuel Olutuyi Foundation (SOF) has launched a nationwide campaign to tackle the deadly spread of fake drugs and counterfeit alcoholic beverages, describing the menace...

Meet South Africa’s Guy Fieri: how Nick Hamman is turning Mzansi into a foodies paradise

Culinary tourism is taking the world by storm - and South Africa is serving up something special. Thanks to Nick Hamman’s viral videos, the country’s top food destinations are getting their moment in the spotlight, positioning Mzansi as a...

Protectionism key to Nigeria’s industrial growth – CPPE 

Nigeria’s quest for a robust industrialisation capable of powering enduring growth and creating job opportunities hinges on sheltering local industries from unfair competition and other external vulnerabilities businesses face due to...

Only strategic protectionism can boost Nigeria’s industries, CPPE tells FG

Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE), Dr Muda Yusuf, has asked the Federal Government to employ strategic protectionism in key sectors to drive Nigeria’s industrialisation agenda, stressing that...

Kenya’s food prices slightly ease as October inflation remains at 4.6 pct

Kenya’s overall inflation rate remained unchanged at 4.6 per cent in October 2025, as slight drops in the prices of key household food items helped offset increases in others, according to the latest Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS)...

Almasi spotlights African narrative

Zaza Muchemwa, Almasi’s deputy director BY TENDAI SAUTA THE Almasi Collaborative Arts' inaugural festival, Africa Voices Now!, which was recently held in Harare, marked a historic moment in Zimbabwe's arts scene. Zaza Muchemwa, Almasi’s deputy...

November 2025 Restaurant Buzz: Where to Eat in Paris

“A nation that eats well is a happy nation.” – chef Mathieu Guibert. Cheese and Wine Week, the Goncourt menu, Thanksgiving, National Sandwich Day… There are a number of delicious diary dates this November in Paris. Looking for some foodie...

Lehigh Valley Vegan Chef Challenge awards local restaurateurs for thinking outside the box

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Tina Simba Ojiem, chef and owner of Da Judah's Kitchen, said she didn't have to work hard to come up with vegan options — they're already central to her menu. On Tuesday, Simba's savory African-inspired dishes won first place and...

Deposit Return Scheme accelerated with UK DMO appointment of new CEO

Davies brings more than 25 years of leadership experience across global logistics, supply chain management and commercial strategy. Most recently, he served as chief executive for North Europe, the Middle East and Africa at Hillebrand Gori, a DHL...