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RIOCOCO Opens Sri Lanka’s Largest Single Coco Coir Production Facility

Capacity expansion as coco coir grow media manufacturer marks 22 years in business KATUPOTHA, Sri Lanka, Sept. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — RIOCOCO, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of coconut coir growing substrates, has built the largest single coco coir production facility in Sri Lanka, expanding production capacity to meet rising demand from commercial […]

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ORC intensifies risk awareness to strengthen resilience

The Office of the Registrar of Companies (ORC) has intensified efforts to strengthen risk management across its directorates and zonal offices, urging staff to take ownership of risks and act proactively to prevent them from affecting the organisation’s operations and service delivery.

·ghanaiantimes.com.gh

The real lesson of Uber’s departure from Nigeria

Uber’s exit from Nigeria is a warning about unsustainable unit economics and the real cost of infrastructure. However, local rails and fintech solutions are shaping the next phase of African mobility.

  • Uber's exit from Nigeria in Sep 2021 highlights deeper issues beyond app performance
  • Fuel prices constitute large portion of drivers' earnings, impacting ride-hailing viability
  • Local fintech infrastructure platforms like Zeeh Africa developing essential services

·techcabal.com

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