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Michael Kors parent Capri hikes annual forecasts on Jimmy Choo strength

Capri Holdings on Tuesday raised its annual revenue and profit forecast, banking on steady demand for apparel and handbags across its Jimmy Choo and Michael Kors brands as it engineers a turnaround

IMF sees robust growth in Uganda, warns of rising fiscal pressures

Uganda’s economy has shown resilience in the post-pandemic period, with strong growth, contained inflation and an improving external position, according to the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) latest Post-Financing Assessment.

‘DRC fighting drove spike in insurance costs, squeezing miners’

Political violence insurance premiums in DRC jumped as much as tenfold last year

Pfizer beats earnings estimates as demand for older drugs offsets COVID slump

Pfizer on Tuesday reported fourth-quarter earnings above Wall Street estimates, as sustained demand for older drugs such as blood thinner Eliquis helped offset fading sales of its COVID products

Africa faces $90 billion debt wall in 2026: S&P

S&P Global Ratings has cautioned that African governments face rising debt risks

Rolls-Royce defends pricing after airlines bash engine industry

A senior Rolls-Royce executive on Tuesday defended recent price rises and improvements in performance after airlines accused engine makers of profiting from supply chain problems