Semafor· Jan 23, 2026South Africa’s Nedbank seeks majority stake in Kenya’s NCBA The deal to buy 66% of NCBA would see South Africa's fourth-largest lender gain access to NCBA’s 60 million customers.
Semafor· Jan 23, 2026Ethiopian Airlines orders nine new Boeing Dreamliners The airline is expanding its fleet because of rising demand for long-haul travel, Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines said.
Semafor· Jan 23, 2026Afreximbank terminates relationship with ratings agency Fitch The bank said the agency’s credit ratings did not reflect an understanding of the lender’s mandate.
Semafor· Jan 23, 2026US House passes short-term AGOA extension AGOA has provided eligible countries with preferential access to US markets since its passage in 2000.
Semafor· Jan 23, 2026Gas prices spike ahead of major US storm Much of the East Coast and Midwest will see snow and sleet, with travel likely to be disrupted.
The Conversation· Jan 23, 2026Doing things alone is on the rise, and businesses should pay more attention to that – even on Valentine’s Day With solo living on the rise, more consumers are dining, traveling and spending on their own. Yet most brands still design their offerings year-round for couples.
Semafor· Jan 23, 2026Dubai subsidizes homes for first-time buyers The initiative is open to residents of all nationalities, offering them priority access to new projects from a slate of developers.
Semafor· Jan 23, 2026Emirates builds out infrastructure for Dubai hiring spree The airline is planning a “cabin crew village,” a multibillion-dirham development designed to house up to 12,000 staff.
Semafor· Jan 23, 2026AI dominates Gulf deals in Davos Dubai-based Damac Properties, whose chairman is a Trump ally, secured land and power capacity in the US worth $12 billion.
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