China manufacturing activity surges in July

BEIJING, August 1 – Chinese manufacturing activity increased sharply in July, rising at its fastest pace in more than two years, an official survey showed Friday, as the world’s second-largest economy shows signs of increasing momentum. The official purchasing managers index (PMI) hit 51.7 last month, the National Bureau of Statistics said in a statement. […]

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Obama welcomes Africa to Washington

WASHINGTON, August 1 – President Barack Obama, whose election in 2008 as the first black American president sparked huge expectations in Africa, will at last hold a summit next week for the continent’s leaders. Invitations were sent to 50 heads of state and government for talks that seem designed as a counterweight to China’s decade […]

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Emirates suspends flights to Guinea over Ebola fears

DUBAI, August 1 – Dubai’s Emirates Airline is to suspend flights to Guinea, one of three African countries hit by an outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus, a company spokesperson told AFP on Friday. “Emirates will be suspending its service to Conakry from (Saturday) 2 August, 2014 until further notice, due to the outbreak of […]

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L’Oreal shares slip despite record underlying profit

PARIS, August 1- Stock in the leading world cosmetics group L’Oreal slipped back in morning trading on the French stock market on Friday despite increased net profit in the first half of the year. Shares in the French group were down 1.46 percent to 124.55 euros. The France CAC 40 index of leading shares was […]

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AXA posts strong headline, operating profits for first half

PARIS, August 1 – AXA insurance turned in a surprisingly strong first half profit on Friday, with a record operating performance, and raised its targets for cost cutting. The French group with international spread said net profit jumped by 22.0 percent from the figure at the same time last year to 3.0 billion euros ($4.0 […]

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Iberia turnaround lifts IAG airlines group

LONDON, August 1- International Airlines Group announced on Friday increases to quarterly profit thanks to improvement at its Spanish carrier Iberia, while its other main operator British Airways landed a solid performance. Group net profit more than doubled to 280 million euros ($375 million) in IAG’s second quarter, or three months to the end of […]

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Nairobi’s Brew Bistro wins Global Craft Beer Award

Nairobi’s gastro pub, Brew Bistro, is often packed with epicureans with an affinity for great food and pretty good beer. It’s hardly surprising when Brew Bistro keeps on accumulating accolades such as being recognized...

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News24.co.ke | Ambaka confirmed a Stormers player

Powerhouse Kenyan wing William Ambaka Ndayara will join Western Province ahead of the Currie Cup competition.

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Desperados Tequila Flavoured Beer launched by HEINEKEN East Africa

HEINEKEN East Africa Import Company has expanded its portfolio in East Africa with the introduction of Desperados, a tequila-flavoured beer. The product is a unique combination of gold colored, full bodied lager beer with...

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Model Miranda Kerr reveals her health secret

Miranda Kerr treats food like “medicine”.The ‘Victoria’s Secret’ model is known for her slim figure and flawless complexion, but Miranda has promised that it’s not all down to great DNA, and has instead credited...

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