Bloomberg Walmart Inc is hiring 150,000 temporary workers to meet surging demand for everyday goods, as the US retail giant prepares to start coronavirus tests in store parking lots over the weekend. The new employees will largely work in distribution centres and many will become permanent staff over time, Walmart said in a statement. The company is also slated to …

Bloomberg Delta Air Lines Inc is suspending its dividend and share repurchase programme as US carriers seek a $58 billion government bailout. The airline also entered into a $2.6 billion secured credit facility, enhancing liquidity amid a daily cash burn of $50 million as travel demand collapses because of the coronavirus pandemic. The company is also drawing $3 billion under …

Bloomberg Kenya Airways Plc will cut salaries of executives and staff starting next month to combat a slump in revenue amid the coronavirus pandemic. Chief Executive Officer Allan Kilavuka will take an 80% pay cut, to be reviewed on a monthly basis, while senior management including board members will have their salaries reduced by 75%, according to an internal memo …