08 April 2025
- The United States has criticized Nigeria's restrictions on the import of 25 product categories, saying the move prompted the recent imposition of a 14% tariff on Nigerian goods.
08 April 2025
- Ghana is currently experiencing a significant shortage of cement, with several retailers and customers raising concerns over the dwindling availability of key brands including Sol Cement, Empire Cement, and Dzata Cement.
08 April 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya – April 1, 2025 – HACO Industries has introduced a new era in skincare with Amara, its iconic brand now enhanced with Vitamin N, a powerful blend of natural oils designed to deeply nourish, hydrate, and restore the skin’s natural glow.…
08 April 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 8 – A man in Western Kenya has been sentenced to nearly seven years in prison after being found guilty of multiple vandalism and theft of Kenya Power electricity infrastructure. George Odiyo, who was arraigned before Kitale Law…
08 April 2025
- LIVINGSTONE, Zambia, April 8 – Tourism Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano is in Livingstone, Zambia, to advocate for Kenya’s membership in the United Nations (UN) Tourism Executive Council for the 2025-2029 term. This follows the submission of Kenya’s…
08 April 2025
- HOUSTON, April 8 (Xinhua) — The White House said on Monday it will direct U.S. federal agencies to appoint chief AI officers, expand AI use and reduce related regulations. Under the revised policies, federal agencies will appoint Chief AI Officers and…
08 April 2025
- Given that President Donald Trump banned USAID for 90 days, it is noteworthy when you consider that US funding continues to flow into several African countries.
08 April 2025
- Kenyans’ contributions towards their pension schemes have nearly doubled since 2022, data from the Retirement Benefits Authority (RBA) shows.
08 April 2025
- Kenya is among those exporters hoping a smaller Trump tariff blow vis-a-vis competitors might help them emerge as winners in the nascent global trade war, but translating the disparity into an advantage will be an uphill struggle.
08 April 2025
- BAMAKO, April 8 (Xinhua) — Mali on Monday announced the decision to close its airspace to all civilian and military aircraft traveling to and from Algeria, effective immediately and until further notice, as tension escalates between the two countries…
08 April 2025
- Topline Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Monday he will tell the Centers for Disease and Prevention to stop recommending fluoride in drinking water, the Associated Press reported—following through on a promise he made…
08 April 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 8 – The Court of Appeal (CoA) has issued a temporary order halting the construction of a high-rise apartment complex in Nairobi’s affluent Lavington suburb, citing the need to preserve the status quo pending the hearing and…
08 April 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 7 – Coca-Cola has relaunched its global “Share a Coke” campaign in Kenya, bringing back personalized Coke bottles and cans featuring individual names. The campaign, first introduced in 2011, replaces the brand’s logo with…
08 April 2025
- APRIL 8 – Donald Trump has threatened China with an extra 50% tariff on goods imported into the US if it does not withdraw its 34% counter-tariff, as global markets continue to fall. Beijing retaliated on Sunday, following last week’s decision by…
08 April 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 8 – A majority of Kenyans are open to an increase in taxes to enable adequate healthcare access for all. A new report by AfroBarometer, a Pan-African survey firm, shows that nearly six in ten locals (57 percent) are in support of…
08 April 2025
- In a bold attempt to establish its autonomy and remove colonial influence, Niger has formally designated Hausa its national language, thus demoting French to a basic working language.
08 April 2025
- Algeria and Mali have suspended flights to and from each other’s airspace, their governments announced on Monday, marking a significant escalation in their diplomatic tensions.
08 April 2025
- A senior South African lawmaker on Monday accused Communications Minister Solly Malatsi of attempting to weaken the country’s local ownership laws to accommodate foreign companies such as Elon Musk’s Starlink.
07 April 2025
- Cassava Technologies is considering an investment of up to $720 million in Africa’s first artificial intelligence factory, which will be developed by Nvidia Corp.
07 April 2025
- In the latest global On-Time Performance (OTP) rankings, Oman Air has taken the top spot, delivering an impressive punctuality rate of 96.37%.
07 April 2025
- A great lawn isn't just about planting grass - it's about understanding how to look after it. If you do, the results will speak for themselves.
07 April 2025
- In an era where global markets often dictate local fortunes, Nigeria’s ultra-wealthy have built empires rooted in the country’s soil, forging industries that not only create wealth but also provide critical homegrown solutions to the country’s most…
07 April 2025
- Post-Retirement Medical Funds (PRMF) are schemes that allow individuals to save specifically for their healthcare costs after retiring.
07 April 2025
- Over 8,500 hospitals contracted by the defunct National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) will know the status of their outstanding NHIF medical claims within the next three months, as the NHIF...
07 April 2025
- Ghana’s export sector is facing renewed challenges as the United States government imposes a 10 per cent tariff on imported goods, including those from Ghana.
07 April 2025
- APRIL 7 – The government has announced a relaxation of electric vehicle (EV) sales targets to help the car industry in the face of trade tariffs from the US. A ban selling new petrol and diesel cars will still come into effect in 2030, but…
07 April 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 7 – South Africa is seeking Kenya’s support for its candidate, Ms. Bajabulile Swazi Tshabalala, in the upcoming African Development Bank (AfDB) presidential elections set for May. Ms. Tshabalala, the former Senior Vice President of…
07 April 2025
- Bolt has committed Ksh.14 billion over the next three years to raise awareness of its safety features and scale up preventive measures. The company has rolled out several technological advancements designed to mitigate risks and ensure a safer…
07 April 2025
- Topline Stocks globally plummeted again Monday as President Donald Trump dug in on his tariffs, which many economists predict will quickly send the global economy into a recession. Key Facts U.S. stocks sank even further Monday after historically bad…
07 April 2025
- All prices for goods and services in Tanzania will be quoted exclusively in Tanzanian shillings (TZSh) to strengthen its use in domestic transactions.
