Making it up: Cosmetics in Zimbabwe
Celebrity make-up artist Jackie Mgido tells the BBC how she set up Zimbabwe’s first cosmetics firm.
Virtual reality: The next big thing in advertising?
But brands will have to deliver top quality ads for the concept to work.
UK public finances see smaller surplus
The UK government had a smaller budget surplus than expected in July, the first calendar month since the Brexit vote.
Australia blocks Ausgrid energy grid sale to Chinese companies
Australia blocks the sale of Ausgrid, the country’s biggest energy grid, to two Chinese companies over security concerns.
‘Donald Trump’ seen in the nude
A lifelike foam statue of Donald Trump naked was seen in several U.S. Cities yesterday. It left many in giggles, but it didn’t please everyone.
Savers hit by negative rates are starting to store their cash in safes: S&P
Nearly 500 million people are living in countries with negative interest rates, which could fuel a return to a “cash-only” society, says S&P Global.
Viacom CEO to leave after long battle, will get a $72 million severance package
The settlement would end the battle for control over Redstone’s $40 billion empire that includes Viacom and CBS.
Asian stock markets rise as oil passes $50 a barrel
Asian share markets rally as oil prices rise above $50 a barrel on speculation major producers are going to reduce output.
South African firm crowdfunds cows
Tapping into strong cultural bonds with cattle in South Africa, an entrepreneur has set up a firm for investors to crowdfund cows.
Why did Australia block China’s power network bid?
Australia has confirmed it will block foreign firms from bidding for a majority stake in the country’s largest electricity network, Ausgrid. What’s behind that decision?