- Democratic Republic of Congo is pushing Apple Inc for more information about its supply chain over concerns it may be tainted with conflict minerals sourced from the country, international lawyers engaged by Congo said on Thursday.
- The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) says over 500,000 taxpayers have benefited from the ongoing Tax Amnesty Programme, saying it has enabled individuals to rectify their tax compliance status.
- In recent years, institutional investment in the cryptocurrency market, particularly in Bitcoin, has seen a remarkable shift from skepticism to widespread adoption.
- Pan-African social impact organization, Power Learn Project (PLP), has appointed a new Board of Trustees, which will be led by former ICT and Youth Chief Administrative Secretary Nadia Ahmed Abdalla.
- Tesla (TSLA.O) said it would introduce "new models" by early 2025 using its current platforms and production lines as it retreated from more ambitious plans to produce an all-new model that had been expected to cost $25,000.
- Kenya expects to produce over $1 billion (Ksh. 133 billion) in textile and apparel exports by 2027, President William Ruto said on Tuesday, citing current potential and investment growth.
- In a strategic plan to make clients reach their financial goals Chumz, a saving and investment app enables one to save money from discounts for making certain purchases. The saving can be from as low as Ksh.5.
- In an effort to incentivise boda boda riders to increase their uptake of electric-powered motorcycles, the ride-hailing platform Bolt is set to pay Ksh.50,000, an equivalent of 20 per cent of their acquisition cost.
- In an effort to incentivise boda boda riders to increase their uptake of electric-powered motorcycles, the ride-hailing platform Bolt is set to pay Ksh.50,000, an equivalent of 20 per cent of their acquisition cost.
- The CAMON 30 Series introduces advanced imaging capabilities, including a 50MP Eye-tracking Autofocus Front Camera and a Sony IMX890 50MP OIS Main Camera that produce stunning images in any lighting condition.
- Female entrepreneurs gathered at an event, ’ Empowering Female Healthcare Entrepreneurs’ where they discussed crucial opportunities and barriers in accessing health financing.
- Kenya Power on Monday announced it seeks to invest up to Ksh.258 million in the next three years to drive the uptake of electric vehicles (EVs) in the country.
- South Africa faces upside risks to its inflation outlook, Central Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago said, but the latest data has not shown evidence of price pressures from food despite adverse El Nino weather wreaking havoc across Africa.
- Google fired 28 employees following a disruptive sit-down protest over the tech giant's contract with the Israeli government, a Google spokesperson said Thursday.
- Kosala Hewamaddumathe, Upfield’s Chief Marketing Officer for Africa, the Middle East and Asia, has challenged businesses to seek to create sustainable value in their activities.
- Sugarcane farmers in Kisumu are now seeking intervention from the courts to revoke the new prices announced by the Agriculture and Food Authority last week on Monday.
- American video streaming company Netflix, technology giant Apple and British oil multinational Shell are among the top global companies capitalising on Kenya’s voluntary carbon market (VCM), a new report by the World Bank shows.
- The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has released its latest Agriculture Sector Survey, highlighting a general decline in prices of key food items in March compared to February 2024.
- Boeing defended its safety practices Monday, touting aircraft testing protocols as it girds for a tough congressional hearing featuring critics of the embattled aviation giant.
- Apple's smartphone shipments dropped about 10% in the first quarter of 2024, hurt by intensifying competition by Android smartphone makers aiming for the top spot, data from research firm IDC showed on Sunday.
- Oil prices fell during trade on Monday, as market participants dialled back risk premiums following Iran's attack on Israel late on Saturday which the Israeli government said caused limited damage.
- Republican U.S. lawmakers on Friday criticized the Biden administration after sanctioned Chinese telecoms equipment giant Huawei unveiled a laptop this week powered by an Intel AI chip.
- Mastercard and Equity Bank have announced a strategic collaboration that will enable Equity Bank customers to send money safely and securely to 30 countries.
- The 2023 pay package of Boeing's , opens new tab CEO, who recently announced his departure in the midst of a safety crisis, rose about 45% to nearly $33 million (Ksh.3.4 billion), the U.S. plane maker said on Friday.
- Kenya Power has recorded a 150% growth in the value of tenders awarded to youth, women and persons with disabilities during the 8 months from July 2023 compared to a similar period last year.
- At the launch of their dynamic 5-year strategic plan, association leaders unveiled plans for a harmonized regulatory framework, set to revolutionize the industry by enabling seamless access to cross-border insurance products.
- In her new role, Noor will spearhead Google's efforts to expand its security offerings in the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa. In a statement Google says Noor will be responsible for strategic alliances with the public sector to harness Google Cloud's cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions, including…
- The Nairobi Securities Exchange Plc (NSE) equity market has been upgraded from restricted to pass status by the FTSE Russell Index Governance Board in March 2024.
- Revenue from tourism in Kenya jumped nearly a third in 2023 over the previous year beating the pre-pandemic numbers, according to the tourism ministry.
- Kenya's inflation (KECPI=ECI), fell in March compared with a month earlier, driven by falling prices of some food items and transport costs, the statistics office said on Friday.
- Stima Sacco has recorded 21% growth in revenue to Sh8.96 billion for the financial ending December 31, 2023, compared to Sh7.5 billion the previous year.
- The Medium Liquor Traders Association (MELTA) of Kenya has criticised the six-hour opening time imposed on bars nationwide, labelling it extremely unfair.
- Japanese carmaker Nissan Motor plans to introduce its e-power hybrid technology car in Tunisia, its Africa head said on Tuesday, as part of plans to test demand in the African market for electric vehicles.
