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SA business confidence rebounds in fourth quarter

South African (SA) business confidence climbed 5 points in the fourth quarter after two consecutive decline

Former EU Foreign Policy Chief accused of fraud, corruption

Former European Union (EU) Foreign Policy Chief, Federica Mogherini and two others have been formally accused of procurement fraud and corruption, conflict of interest and violation of professional secrecy, the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) said on Wednesday

Israel to send representative to Lebanon meeting aiming for economic co-operation

Israel will send a representative to meet officials in Lebanon in a bid to establish a basis for a relationship and economic co-operation, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said on Wednesday

Kenya private sector activity surges to five-year high, PMI survey shows

Kenya’s private sector activity expanded for the third consecutive month

Egypt’s non-oil private sector emerges as fastest growing in five years

Egypt’s non-oil private sector experienced its fastest growth in five years in November, with the S&P Global Egypt PMI rising to 5.1, indicating expansion

Hugo Boss aims for long-term 12% operating profit margin in strategic overhaul

German fashion group, Hugo Boss on Wednesday said that it aims to achieve an operating profit margin of around 12% over the medium-to-long term as part of a strategic overhaul