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Cina
China’s trillions remain out of reach of foreign funds
FX regulator, concerned about capital exodus, keeps offshore asset managers out
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USA Australia
Watch: Nadal beats Anderson to win third US Open title
A relentless Rafa Nadal thumped Kevin Anderson 6-3 6-3 6-4 to win the U.S. Open on Sunday, earning the Spaniard his second grand slam title of the season and 16th of his career. While women's tennis produced two first grand slam winners this season, the old guard continues to reign supreme ...
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Malta
Gastronomic celebration in the name of good food
Applecore Foods Ltd, an importer and distributor of leading brands in Malta, recently hosted a talk-of-town, end-of-summer bash for local food retailers as well as clients in the hospitality and restaurants business. Pjazza Place is becoming known as a yearly event for Applecore Foods clientele and suppliers alike. As has been ...
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Malta
Marsascala man denied bail over theft charges
A 29-year-old man from Marsascala was denied bail this afternoon after pleading not guilty to a number of thefts. Rodrick Grima was accused of stealing an electrical wire from Unique Construction, causing damages of up to €2,300. According to the police, the incident took place at around 11am yesterday. He was ...
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Kenya
Local firms to reap Sh60bn from SGR phase II
Local companies in joint venture agreements with a Chinese company constructing the 120-kilometre Nairobi-Naivasha Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) are expected to rake in up to Sh60 billion.
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Kenya
Six counties tipped to contract KRA for revenue collection
Six out of 47 counties will be required by law to contract the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) for revenue collection if a new proposal is adopted.
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Nigeria
FG seeks more investment from Poland, others
Ifeanyi Onuba, Abuja The Federal Government has called on investors from Poland and other countries in Europe to take advantage of the reforms in the Nigerian economy by increasing their level of investments in the country. The Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, Aisha Abubakar, stated this when ...
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Nigeria
Avon HMO introduces special health plans
Nike Popoola Avon HMO, a health management company in Nigeria, has introduced new plans for Nigerians who are not covered by the existing health insurance models. A statement obtained from the firm on Sunday said this was part of its efforts to ensure quality and affordable healthcare coverage for all. ...
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USA
FG, states borrow N7.51tn under Buhari
The reliance of the federal and state governments on borrowings to finance their activities is not ending soon as the two tiers of government have taken more loans in the past two years, EVEREST AMAEFULE writes The Federal Government under President Muhammadu Buhari and the 36 states of the federation ...
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USA
‘It’ Breaks September Records, Supercharging the Box Office
The Stephen King adaptation arrived to $117.2 million in weekend ticket sales in North America, smashing predictions and ending an alarming Hollywood slump.