101 results for "business"

Ghana Media Giant Credits Faith at Thanksgiving Service
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Ghana Media Giant Credits Faith at Thanksgiving Service

The Multimedia Group, one of Ghana's largest media companies, gathered hundreds of employees for their annual thanksgiving service, where leaders reminded staff that their success stems from something bigger than business strategy. In a culture often dominated by self-promotion, the CEO's message struck a different chord: gratitude over glory.

RuneScape Removes Pay-to-Win After Players Vote
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RuneScape Removes Pay-to-Win After Players Vote

A 25-year-old video game is roaring back to life after its developer did something radical: they listened to players and removed controversial features that were hurting the bottom line. RuneScape's player count surged this holiday season after the company voted to scale back aggressive monetization, proving that putting players first can actually work.

World Cup Winner Opens Coffee Shop After £20K Bonus
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World Cup Winner Opens Coffee Shop After £20K Bonus

England rugby captain Zoe Stratford turned her World Cup victory bonus into a coffee shop business with teammate Natasha Hunt. Just two weeks after winning in front of 82,000 fans, the pair picked up keys to their new venture near Gloucester.

Factory Worker Opens Mustard Oil Mill in Bijnor
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Factory Worker Opens Mustard Oil Mill in Bijnor

A factory worker in India walked away from his steady paycheck to bet on himself. Armed with a government loan and a commitment to quality, Harish now runs his own cold-pressed mustard oil business.

Nigeria Removed from EU Money Laundering Watch List
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Nigeria Removed from EU Money Laundering Watch List

Nigeria has officially been taken off the European Union's financial high-risk list, a major win that will make it easier and cheaper for Nigerian businesses to work with European partners. The move follows two years of financial reforms that convinced global watchdogs Nigeria has closed the gaps in how it fights money laundering and terrorism financing.

Benin Invests $100M to Help 10,000 Women Entrepreneurs
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Benin Invests $100M to Help 10,000 Women Entrepreneurs

The World Bank just approved $100 million to give more than 10,000 women business owners in Benin access to loans, training, and mentorship they've been locked out of for years. Only 3.9% of women-managed businesses in the country currently have bank loans.

McDonald's Solo Seats Go Viral in China
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McDonald's Solo Seats Go Viral in China

McDonald's restaurants across China are winning hearts with private dining partitions that let solo diners eat in peace. The simple design change reflects a massive shift toward anxiety-free public spaces in a hyperconnected world.

Packaging Giant Cuts Emissions 50% by 2030
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Packaging Giant Cuts Emissions 50% by 2030

Global packaging company Huhtamaki just committed to slashing greenhouse gas emissions by more than half within six years, with targets approved by international climate scientists. The move shows how major manufacturers are taking real action to fight climate change while staying profitable.

Dutch AI Lets You Search Company Data Like Google
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Dutch AI Lets You Search Company Data Like Google

A Dutch researcher developed AI that lets anyone find insights in company databases using plain language, no coding required. The breakthrough could free data scientists from 80% of their grunt work.

CA Student Turns Lockdown Idea Into Pure Spice Brand
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CA Student Turns Lockdown Idea Into Pure Spice Brand

When Ankit Sharma noticed spice adulteration affecting families like his own during COVID lockdowns, he decided to do something about it. The CA student from Ghaziabad launched PooRak Spices with government loan support, building a brand on one simple promise: no shortcuts, only purity.

Morocco's AFCON 2025 Revenue Jumps 90% in Historic Win
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Morocco's AFCON 2025 Revenue Jumps 90% in Historic Win

The Africa Cup of Nations just became African football's biggest commercial success story, smashing revenue records with a 90% increase over previous tournaments. Morocco's 2025 tournament attracted 23 global sponsors and reached entirely new audiences across four continents.

African Startup Consulting Firm Tackles Growth Failures
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African Startup Consulting Firm Tackles Growth Failures

A new consulting firm is helping African startups avoid their most common mistake: building great products but never figuring out how to sell them. Clarus trains early-stage companies to create repeatable sales systems, then transfers those skills in-house.

India Grows to 200,000 Startups, 45% Led by Women
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India Grows to 200,000 Startups, 45% Led by Women

India's startup ecosystem has exploded from under 500 companies to 200,000 in just a decade, with women leading nearly half of them. The country now ranks as the world's second-largest ecosystem for women-led startup funding.

India Now Has 45% Women-Led Startups
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India Now Has 45% Women-Led Startups

Nearly half of India's startups now have at least one woman director or founder, making the country the world's second-largest hub for women-led startup funding. In just ten years, India has exploded from under 500 startups to over 200,000, with women driving much of that historic growth.

India Now Has 200,000 Startups Creating 2.1M Jobs
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India Now Has 200,000 Startups Creating 2.1M Jobs

India has grown into the world's third-largest startup ecosystem in just 10 years, with over 200,000 government-recognized startups creating 2.1 million jobs. Women now lead nearly half of these ventures, and smaller cities are becoming major innovation hubs.

UNC Students Turn NASA Patents Into Real Business Ventures
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UNC Students Turn NASA Patents Into Real Business Ventures

University of Northern Colorado students are getting hands-on experience transforming actual NASA space technologies into everyday products through a groundbreaking classroom program. From spacesuit materials to ski goggles, these students are bridging the gap between rocket science and real-world innovation.

World Cup Rugby Stars Open Coffee Shop After £20K Win
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World Cup Rugby Stars Open Coffee Shop After £20K Win

Two England Women's Rugby World Cup champions are brewing up their next career just weeks after lifting the trophy at Twickenham. Zoe Stratford and Natasha Hunt opened a coffee shop near their club stadium, joining teammates finding creative paths beyond the pitch.

Construction Robots Now Available by Subscription in France
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Construction Robots Now Available by Subscription in France

A new "Robots-as-a-Service" model lets French construction companies rent advanced robots instead of buying them, removing the financial risk of adopting cutting-edge technology. The subscription approach, already proven in warehouses, is making innovation accessible to painters, masons, and electricians who need flexibility across different job sites.

India's Small Cities Are Building Billion-Dollar Startups
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India's Small Cities Are Building Billion-Dollar Startups

Startups in India's smaller cities are outperforming their big-city rivals by staying close to supply chains and customers. Investors who once doubted them are now actively seeking them out.

AI Tool Cuts Training Time, Wins Gold for Learning Innovation
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AI Tool Cuts Training Time, Wins Gold for Learning Innovation

A new AI-powered learning design tool is slashing the time it takes to create employee training programs while improving quality. TTEC's Learning Wizards Suite just earned top honors for transforming how companies build skills that drive real business results.

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