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• Zambia: Copper country

  The African nation relies heavily on its copper industry and exports – the football team is even nicknamed Chipolo-polo - The Copper Bullets. Now, US President Donald Trump has announced a new 50% tariff on copper imports from early August. We explore the impact this could have on major copper producers, like Zambia and neighbouring DR Congo. Price volatility could affect earnings, but some companies are saying the long-term outlook still looks strong because of global demand for copper in data centres and EVs.Presenter: Will Bain Producer: Hannah Bewley(Image: Workers prepare casting units at the Mufulira refinery, operated by Mopani Copper Mines Plc, in Mufulira, Zambia in May 2022. Credit: Getty Images)

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• The Syrian businesses leaving Turkey

  Syria remains an unstable country, with outbreaks of deadly violence, yet many refugees in Turkey are still choosing to return home after their brutal dictator Bashar al-Assad was toppled in December.We’re in Little Syria, in Turkey’s largest city Istanbul, where lines of Arabic businesses once stood and where the streets are now noticeably quieter. As Syrians return home, what impact is that having on the Turkish economy?If you'd like to get in touch with the programme, please email [email protected] and produced by Emily Wither(Picture: Women pass by Syrian shops at Malta bazaar, with other mainly Syrian shopkeepers at Fatih district in Istanbul, Turkey, on the 6th of December 2024, two days before Bashar al-Assad was overthrown. At the time, 500,000 Syrian refugees were living in Istanbul. Credit: Getty Images)

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• What next after India's sandal scandal?

  When Italian luxury brand Prada showcased leather sandals that looked a lot like India’s traditional Kolhapuri chappals, and didn't credit their roots, it sparked a debate over fair pay and recognition for local artisans.The company has since tried to make amends and has been speaking to local producers.We travel to Kolhapur, where these sandals are made to explore what this example means for the economics of luxury fashion.Presenter: Devina Gupta Producer: Andrew Clarence(Image: A shopkeeper shows a pair of Kolhapuri chappals displayed for sale at a street side shop in Maharashtra, India. Credit: Getty Images)

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• Business Daily meets: OYO CEO Ritesh Agarwal

  The Indian billionaire speaks to Rahul Tandon about his journey from selling sim cards in a small Indian town to founding OYO, a global hospitality chain, at just 19. A fellowship from US entrepreneur Peter Thiel gave Ritesh Agarwal $100,000 to pursue his start-up dreams. Despite rapid growth, OYO later faced serious challenges to its business. Now 31, the entrepreneur reflects on how he brought the company back from the brink.If you'd like to contact the show, send an email to [email protected]: Rahul Tandon Producer: Amber Mehmood(Photo: Ritesh Agarwal, founder and chief executive officer of OYO Hotels and Homes, during the Mumbai Tech Week in Mumbai, India, in March 2025. Credit: Getty Images)

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• How to start a women's pro-football team

  The founders of Dutch women's team Hera United are finalising preparations for their first ever season in the Netherlands' top flight. They're the first women's-only professional team in the country, and want to drive the development of the sport by stepping out of the traditional male dominated club format.We hear from Hera's founders on persuading investors to back them and the impact they're hoping to have on the game as a whole. We talk to the founder of Glasgow City FC, who followed the same path nearly 30 years ago. And we hear from the team behind Europe's first women's sports bar, who have taken inspiration from Hera's journey. Produced and presented by Matthew Kenyon(Image: The Her United team. Credit: Hera United)

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