- NAIROBI, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) — At the Karatina market in Nyeri County, central Kenya, Samuel Mutua and his team start their day early, collecting and sorting garbage into organic and inorganic waste. Although Karatina is classified as a green market, it generates both types of waste due to the wide…
- NEW DELHI, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) — India’s wholesale price index (WPI) increased to 1.84 percent year on year in September, data released by the federal Ministry of Commerce and Industry said Monday. “The annual rate of inflation based on all India WPI number is 1.84 percent (provisional) for the month…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 14 – Solar power kit provider M-Kopa has appointed Rajeev Suri, a former Nokia CEO, to be the new board chair effective December 1, 2024. Suri currently serves as the Chairman of Digicel and board director at Singtel. He will provide critical oversight, strategic insights, and…
- NEW DELHI, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) — The local government of the Indian capital territory Monday imposed a complete ban on the manufacturing, storage, sale and use of firecrackers in the national capital until Jan. 1, 2025. The efforts to combat air pollution were announced by Delhi’s department of…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 14 – Kenya’s total cyberattacks increased by 16.5 percent to 1.1 billion between April and June 2024, up from 971.4 million recorded in the previous quarter (January and March this year). According to the latest Communications Authority of Kenya’s (CA’s) Sector Statistics Report…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 14 – Kenyans will now be able to send money to Ethiopia using M-Pesa through Safaricom Kenya and its Ethiopian subsidiary. The expansion of the M-Pesa Global service, which is a Safaricom platform that allows registered M-Pesa users to send and receive money globally, aims to…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 14 – Home appliance and consumer electronics manufacturer VisionPlus Kenya is setting up the first-ever local plant for smart televisions and audio entertainment systems. The firm announced its investment in the Kshs 125 million plant to expand its product range, which consists…
- OCT 14 – The prime minister will promise to scrap regulation that “needlessly holds back investment” in the UK when he hosts a major summit in London. Sir Keir Starmer will tell business leaders he wants to “rip out” bureaucracy, and will ask the UK’s competition watchdog to prioritise growth.…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 14 – A proposed Senate Bill could soon allow the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) and county governments to set prices for agricultural products, including fruits and vegetables. This is outlined in the Agriculture Produce (Minimum Guaranteed Returns) Bill, 2024,…
- SINGAPORE, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) — The Singapore economy grew 4.1 percent year-on-year in the third quarter, extending the 2.9 percent growth in the previous quarter, according to the advance estimates released by the Ministry of Trade and Industry Monday. The manufacturing sector expanded 7.5 percent…
- TEHRAN, Oct. 13 (Xinhua) — Iran’s Foreign Ministry on Sunday condemned the latest U.S. sanctions on its energy sector, calling them an “illegal and unjustified move” in response to Iran’s missile strikes against Israel earlier this month. In a statement, ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei…
- NAIROBI, Oct. 13 (Xinhua) — The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB), a state-owned marketing agency, on Sunday launched a campaign leveraging the country’s missions abroad to increase tourist arrivals. June Chepkemei, KTB chief executive officer, said Kenyan missions abroad would play a crucial role in…
- COLOMBO, Oct. 13 (Xinhua) — Sri Lankan rupee has strengthened 10.5 percent against the U.S. dollar up to Oct. 11 this year, according to the latest report from the central bank. The appreciation was driven by increased inflows, particularly from workers’ remittances, tourism revenue, and export…
- NAIROBI, Oct. 13 (Xinhua) — Kenya’s business leaders are optimistic about the country’s economic prospects through 2025, driven by a stable macroeconomic environment both locally and globally, according to a survey released by the Central Bank of Kenya on Saturday. The survey indicates that…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 13 – Digital recruiter BrighterMonday has emerged top in this year’s E-Recruitment Portal award. The company says the recognition highlights its dedication to enhancing the recruitment process through advanced digital solutions that empower both job seekers and employers across…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 12 – Kenyans enjoyed a rich array of Ghanaian delicacies at a recent food festival organized by the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) and Ghana Trade House Nairobi. This event, which precedes a gala dinner and the Durbar anniversary, aims to promote Ghanaian culture and…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 12 – President William Ruto witnessed the signing of a gazette notice this morning that will implement a 6% minimum wage increase for employees across various sectors. The notice, signed by Labour Cabinet Secretary Dr. Alfred Mutua at State House, Nairobi, will take effect on…
- NEW DELHI, Oct. 12 (Xinhua) — India’s foreign exchange reserves dipped by 3.709 billion U.S. dollars to 701.176 billion dollars during the week ended Oct. 4, according to data released by the country’s central bank on Friday. During the week, forex reserves’ biggest component, the foreign currency…
- Nairobi, Kenya, Oct 12 – Pulse Analytics, a startup based in Dubai’s International Financial Centre (DIFC), is revolutionizing election strategy in Mozambique by leveraging advanced data-driven insights. The firm was engaged by the ruling party, Frelimo, to analyze voter sentiment over the past…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 12 – For decades, communities surrounding the Geta Forest Reserve located in the Aberdare Ranges in Nyandarua County were regarded as adversaries of forest conservation. Illegal activities such as charcoal burning, illegal wood harvesting, honey harvesting, and forest…
- SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 12 (Xinhua) — Boeing said on Friday that it will lay off 10 percent of its workforce in the coming months and cut its production amid a month-long strike. The job cuts will impact roughly 17,000 workers across all levels of the company, Boeing said, adding that it will end…
- NAIROBI, Oct. 12 (Xinhua) — Kenya Airways said Friday that it would suspend all flights into and out of Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia, from Oct. 15 due to operational challenges as it adjusted its network. The airline said in a statement issued in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, that the move…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 12 – The Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO) and Adani Energy Solutions Limited have signed a Sh95.68 billion ($736 million) agreement. The agreement will see Adani build and operate four electricity transmission lines and two substations for 30 years before…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 12 – Standard Chartered has secured over Sh173 million in sponsorship contributions ahead of its Marathon slotted for October 27. The lender says the support from a diverse range of sponsors offered both in cash and in-kind will significantly elevate the event experience for…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 11 – Turaco, an insurtech company, has added 1.5 million new customers amid growing demand for affordable insurance. Latest data shows that the pan-African firm has grown its client base to 2.5 million in four markets it operates in Africa. Turaco also attributes this growth to…
- NAIROBI, Oct. 11 (Xinhua) — Kenya plans to leverage on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) trading bloc to expand its sports industry, a senior government official said on Friday. Kipchumba Murkomen, told journalists in Nairobi that Kenya is globally renowned for its athletic prowess,…
- OCT 11 – A day after the death of India’s most globally-recognised tycoon Ratan Tata, his half-brother Noel Tata has been named as the new chairperson of Tata Trusts, media reports say. Tata Trusts is the company’s philanthropic arm which holds a majority stake of 66% in Tata Sons – one of India’s…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 11 – The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has opened a border center at the Malaba One-Stop Border Post (OSBP) to enhance trade efficiency and expand revenue collection. The new one-stop-shop platform will integrate all partner government agencies (PGAs) operating at the Malaba…
- By Gerald Maithya OCT 11 – It’s exciting to see how AI is opening up new possibilities for African entrepreneurs. Over the past few years, we’ve witnessed a surge in innovation, with startups leveraging cutting-edge tools and resources to turn their ideas into reality. This truly is a new era of…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 11 – Health professionals and stakeholders across East Africa pledged to enhance gender equality in health leadership during the inaugural WomenLift Health East Africa Regional Dialogues. The event, hosted in Nairobi, convened 300 participants, including policymakers, civil…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 11 – The government will begin levying taxes on all paybill numbers starting December 2024 to enhance tax compliance. This initiative, aimed at converting these paybill numbers into virtual Electronic Tax Registers (ETRs), is part of President William Ruto’s broader strategy to…
- OCT 11 – Tesla boss Elon Musk has unveiled the firm’s long-awaited robotaxi, the Cybercab, at the Warner Bros Studios in Burbank, California. The futuristic-looking vehicle featuring two wing-like doors and no pedals or steering wheel deposited Mr Musk in front of an audience eager to hear details…
- OCT 11 – The UK returned to growth in August but the “broader picture” is one of a “slowing” economy in recent months, the official statistics body has said. A bounce back in construction and strong month for accountancy, manufacturers and retail businesses helped boost the economy by 0.2%, after…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 11 – Nearly 58 percent of healthcare facilities have not yet transitioned to the newly introduced Social Health Insurance (SHA), reflecting ongoing challenges in adopting the new system. A survey by the Rural Urban and Private Hospitals Association (Rupha) revealed that only 42…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 11 – Online shopping platform Jiji has been awarded the title of Best E-commerce Platform of the Year at the 2024 Digitally Fit Awards. Its Director of Operations Yuliy Shenfeld expressed gratitude for the accolade, highlighting the essential role of innovation in the e-…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 11 – Strathmore University is among fourteen companies across sub-Saharan Africa picked to benefit from the fourth round of the Powering Renewable Energy Opportunities (PREO) programme catalytic grant fund of £2 million (Sh336.8 million). Other companies that are set to benefit…
- OCT 11 – The Portuguese government is to slash taxes for people aged 35 and under, in an attempt to dissuade young people from emigrating and encourage foreigners to settle in Portugal. As part of the budget presented to parliament on Thursday, the centre-right government of prime minister Luís…
- OCT 11 – Chinese police have detained four workers of the Taiwanese iPhone maker, Foxconn, in circumstances Taipei has described as “strange”. The employees were arrested in Zhengzhou in Henan province on “breach of trust” charges, Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council said in a statement. The BBC has…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 11 – The XA Network has expanded its wings to Africa by launching Xa Africa, which aims to support promising startups. According to Nitin Gajria, Co-Founder of XA Africa, the move will enable African tech founders to get connected with seasoned investors and industry experts,…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 11 – Standard Chartered Bank, in partnership with iBizAfrica, a business incubator at Strathmore University, has awarded Sh8.75 million to seven women-led startups in the sustainability sector. The award ceremony, themed ‘Empowering Women for a Sustainable Future,’ was presided…
- GENEVA, Oct. 10 (Xinhua) — The volume of global merchandise trade is expected to increase by 2.7 percent in 2024, the World Trade Organization (WTO) said in an update of the Global Trade Outlook and Statistics released on Thursday. This prediction is slightly higher than the WTO’s earlier forecast…
- OCT 10 – The funeral has taken place in Mumbai of Ratan Tata, the chairman of one of India’s biggest conglomerates, Tata Group, who died on Wednesday aged 86. Business leaders, politicians and celebrities were among thousands of people who paid their last respects at the centre where his body lay…
- OCT 10 – Cabinet Secretary for Public Service and Human Capital Development, Justin Muturi, highlighted the importance of environmental conservation and restoration in addressing climate change during a tree planting event at Maseno School in Kisumu West Constituency, commemorating Mazingira Day. …
- By Dr. Anita Musyoki OCT 10 – World Mental Health Day is observed annually on October 10 as part of an international effort to raise awareness about mental health and promote support for mental well-being. This year, under the auspices of the World Health Organization (WHO), the theme is “Mental…
- JOHANNESBURG, Oct. 10 (Xinhua) — The South African Revenue Service (SARS), the country’s tax authority, has issued a stern warning on Wednesday to taxpayers who hold digital currencies, urging them to declare crypto assets on tax returns. According to the SARS, more than 5.8 million South Africans…
- NAIROBI, Oct. 10 (Xinhua) — Kenya announced Wednesday it will allocate 100 million shillings (around 775,000 U.S. dollars) to support security and other agencies in evacuating its citizens trapped in the conflict between Israel and Lebanon due to the volatile situation in the region. Prime Cabinet…
- By Douglas Kutwa OCT 10 – As we mark Mazingira Day on October 10th in Kenya, it’s an opportunity to reflect on the relationship between technology and our planet. In today’s digital age, electronic devices are central to our routines, yet their production and disposal come at a significant…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 9 – Wales-based SureChill has launched a solar-powered refrigerator, minimizing reliance on costly batteries. The innovative Energy Harvesting Controller technology is particularly beneficial in Africa, where grid connectivity remains a challenge. The system utilizes surplus…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 9 – The Ghana Export Promotion Authority is hosting mall activations in Kenya to boost trade and showcase Ghanaian culture. This comes at a time when the Ghana Trade House, which connects Ghanaian firms with the East African market, is celebrating its one year anniversary in the…
- NEW DELHI, Oct. 9 (Xinhua) — The striking workers of Samsung Electronics in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu Wednesday rejected the settlement offered by the management of the company. The settlement was offered by the senior management of Samsung India to end the ongoing strike at the…
