Nigerian creates business exporting avocados and chillies from Rwanda to European supermarkets
Africa’s agricultural potential is widely recognised. But how easy is it really to build an export business around it?
How we made it in Africa II recognised at 2026 BCA African Business Book of the Year Award
The book was praised for its accessibility and its relevance to SMEs and entrepreneurs.
Ghana: From side hustle to 16 stores – a retail entrepreneur’s story
Charles Antwi-Boahen is the founder of Kab-Fam, an electronics and home appliance retailer that has grown from humble beginnings to a 16-store chain across Ghana.
3rd Oman-Philippines Forum begins on July 26
Muscat: The third Oman-Philippines Forum will be held in the Philippines capital, Manila, on Sunday, July 26. To be held under the auspices of Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidi, the…
Zidane signs deal to become France coach
Zinédine Zidane’s appointment as France coach is a done deal, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, who said on Instagram on Tuesday that the 54-year-old has signed a contr…
Tourism minister reviews khareef preparations at Salalah Airport
Muscat: Ibrahim bin Said al Busaidi, Minister of Heritage and Tourism, visited Salalah Airport to review its operational readiness and the services provided to passengers, coincidi…
Oman crude surges to cross the $80 level
Muscat: Oman crude surged by $2.34 to cross the $80 per barrel mark on Tuesday.It closed at $81.79 for September 2026 delivery.Oil prices lost more than 1% on Tuesday as markets we…
Iran targets US military base in Bahrain
The Iranian army has announced that it targeted the US Sheikh Isa military base in Bahrain with drones, the state news agency Fars reports.The base is one of the key facilities for…
Five Iranian drones intercepted: Jordan
The Jordanian military announced on Tuesday it had intercepted five Iranian drones, the latest attack by the Islamic Republic on countries in the region following the resumption…
Nine dead, 15 trapped after India tunnel collapse
At least nine people have died and 15 others remained trapped after a tunnel collapsed at an under-construction hydroelectric project in India’s remote northeast, officials said T…