Schools in Nelson Mandela Bay were closed on Wednesday after torrential rain caused severe flooding. Some businesses also closed their doors. The CEO of the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber, Denise van Huyssteen, said bigger manufacturers were able to continue production but many employees had stayed away. Severe floods damaged factories, offices and warehouses, she…
For years, DribbleUp, a sports equipment company, spent its own time and resources figuring out whom it should advertise its basketballs and soccer balls to on Facebook. But for the last two years, it has placed those ads entirely through Facebook’s artificial intelligence tools. Since then, DribbleUp’s sales have outpaced its marketing expenses. It has…
You probably won’t receive a huge tariff refund. The largest businesses stand to reap the biggest bucks as the Trump administration begins to return more than $166 billion in duties deemed illegal by the Supreme Court. Even though President Trump’s trade policies have led to higher prices for companies and consumers, many families aren’t in…
In January 2018, Elon Musk needed $100 million. Instead of calling a bank, he turned to SpaceX, the rocket company he founded and where he serves as chief executive. Over the next three years, Mr. Musk borrowed a total of $500 million from his company. The loan terms were significantly lower than what most banks…
A woman carries reusable shopping bags to her car on Monday, March 16, 2026, in Portland, Ore. Jenny Kane/AP hide caption toggle caption Jenny Kane/AP Will Chyrsanthos wanted something striking for his entryway bathroom. So last year, while doing home renovations, he imported a sky-blue concrete sink from Bulgaria. The ramp sink ended up costing…
Shorouk Express Throughout 2025, cryptocurrency payments moved firmly into the mainstream as businesses searched for faster, more secure, and globally accessible transaction models. One trend clearly stood out: the accelerating shift toward the self-hosted crypto payment gateway, a model that offers companies full control over their payment infrastructure at a time of heightened regulatory uncertainty…
BT Business finds the average UK worker takes 9.4 days off sick each yearRetail and finance workers say they lack sufficient training on emerging toolsUnsuitable software could be adding stress, leading to mental health days New research has claimed upgrading UK workplace connectivity could boost employee productivity by around nine days per year by the…
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Shorouk Express “Thank you for being part of the adventure… Long live Georgia!” were the words that Bushmala posted on social media to bid farewell to their customers. After winning a culinary show, the brother and sister decided to open a fast-food café on Simon Chikovani Street in Tbilisi. The name and concept were inspired…
There’s no doubt that AI can offer businesses significant opportunities to enhance efficiency, unlock insights and improve their operations. However, making the leap from concept to effective execution remains a complex journey for many. Organizations are often overly optimistic about how easy AI will be to implement, but quickly find that generating real impact through…
