Volkswagen Mexico Strike Nears After Vote
Volkswagen Mexico strike risk grows after Puebla plant workers rejected a two-year pay deal on 15 October, with the strike...
October 16, 2026Section
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Peru Insurer Data Breach Draws Scrutiny
A Peru insurer data breach at Interseguro, a unit of NYSE-listed Intercorp Financial Services, drew a regulator review on 15...
October 16, 2026
Peru Gold Miner Cuts New Mine Forecast
Peru gold miner Buenaventura cut its 2026 forecast for the San Gabriel mine to 15,000 to 20,000 ounces on 15...
October 16, 2026
Sanlam Allianz Kenya to Drop Life Subsidiary
Sanlam Allianz Kenya plans to move its life insurance business into its NSE listed parent and dissolve the subsidiary, pending...
October 16, 2026
Pickalbatros Hotels Announce US$250M Deal
Pickalbatros Hotels announced US$250 million from IFC and Attijariwafa bank on 15 October for Morocco, but IFC's own page lists...
October 16, 2026
Famous Brands Flags US$2.5M Botswana Hit
Famous Brands expects half-year earnings per share to fall 13% to 33% after a US$2.5 million Botswana impairment; full results...
October 16, 2026
Egypt Wins EU Listing to Sell Farmed Fish
Egypt is listed to export farmed fish and crustaceans to all 27 EU states under Commission Regulation 2026/2228, Egyptian outlets...
October 16, 2026
Ethiopia Limits Dangote Shares to 100 Buyers
Ethiopia has opened a limited Dangote refinery share sale to qualified investors, capped at 100 unless the regulator approves more.
October 16, 2026
South Africa Ends Support for Kit Car Plants
South Africa plans to phase out semi-knocked-down kit car plants and give new ones no policy support, Minister Parks Tau...
October 16, 2026