04 April 2025
- Topline China will impose an additional 34% import duty on all U.S. goods starting next week, in retaliation against President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a 34% “reciprocal tariff” on Chinese goods, state media announced on Friday. Key Facts…
04 April 2025
- Nigeria is reportedly making substantial advancements with its planned smart cities and contemporary infrastructure, utilizing geospatial technologies.
04 April 2025
- KITUI, Kenya, April 4 – Sidian Bank Kenya Limited has relocated its Kitui branch to a more strategic and customer-centric location in the heart of Kitui town, as part of its bold expansion strategy. The new branch, situated at Telyndo Building on…
04 April 2025
- By Amos Mzenge APRIL 4 – Most people are conversant with the 50-30-20 rule on money, and its variations, as regards expenditure and savings. Whilst financial success can somewhat be attributed to saving every possible penny, building a hefty savings…
04 April 2025
- ANKARA, April 4 (Xinhua) — Türkiye’s annual inflation rate decreased for the 10th consecutive month in March, easing to 38.1 percent down from February’s 39.1 percent, the lowest level since December 2021, official data showed on Thursday. According…
04 April 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 4 – The Government has announced a 50 percent duty waiver on imported yellow maize amid rising prices caused by competition between animal feed millers and maize millers for white maize. The waiver, which will apply to 5.5…
04 April 2025
- Ghana’s annual consumer inflation rate has continued its downward trend for the third straight month, falling to 22.4% in March 2025, down from 23.1% in February, according to data from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS).
04 April 2025
- South Africa has indicated that responding with a counter-tariff to the United States' new trade policy may not be the best course of action. U.S. President Donald Trump recently introduced a sweeping tariff policy affecting over 180 countries,…
04 April 2025
- Given the budding relationship between Russia and Niger, both countries have decided that its time to establish a Russian embassy within the West African state.
04 April 2025
- Given the budding relationship between Russia and Niger, both countries have decided that its time to establish a Russian embassy within the West African state.
04 April 2025
- APRIL 4 – China has just said it will add a 34% tariff on US goods starting from 10 April. Its finance ministry says the US tariffs on Chinese products are “not in line with international trade rules”. US President Donald Trump has announced 54%…
04 April 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 4 – The U.S. has raised concerns over corruption in Kenya’s tender procurement processes, citing lack of transparency and fairness. According to the 2025 National Trade Estimate Report, public tenders are often influenced by…
04 April 2025
- President Donald Trump announced reciprocal tariffs for over 180 countries on Wednesday, including South Africa, Nigeria, and Angola, amongst others, in a bid to rectify trade practices that have reportedly contributed to the country’s trade deficits…
04 April 2025
- Kenya has revealed intentions to explore more business opportunities in the US after the Trump administration imposed a 10% tariff on Kenyan exports. According to Trade CS Lee Kinyanjui, Kenya enjoyed the lowest tariff rate, a move that will make…
04 April 2025
- CAIRO, April 4 (Xinhua) — Egypt received a 1.2-billion-U.S.-dollar loan tranche from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Thursday, the government said, following the fund’s approval of the fourth review of the country’s economic reform program. “…
04 April 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 4 – The United Nations Deposit-Taking Savings and Credit Cooperative Society Ltd. (UN Sacco) has announced plans to conduct a forensic audit following mounting concerns over the alleged embezzlement of funds by its members. The…
04 April 2025
- By Eugine Mutekhele, APRIL 4 – For years, the role of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) was defined by discipline, precision, and stewardship. Ensuring financial compliance, managing risk, and preserving shareholder value were the defining pillars.…
04 April 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 4 – The New Cities Summit 2025, set for June 12-13 in Nairobi, will feature the Cities Catapult pitch competition, connecting urban innovators with investors and policymakers. Hosted by the Charter Cities Institute (CCI) and the…
04 April 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 4 – The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) and the Kenya Investment Authority (KenInvest) have signed a Cooperation Agreement to enhance investment and economic growth in Kenya. The partnership, formalized by KEPSA CEO Carole…
04 April 2025
- AGOA (the African Growth and Opportunity Act) has been a key element of U.S. economic policy and engagement with Africa since its creation in 2000.
04 April 2025
- VIENNA, April 4 (Xinhua) — The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies, collectively known as OPEC+, announced on Thursday that they will increase oil output by 411,000 barrels per day (bpd) in May, exceeding…
04 April 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 4 – Kenya will host the CorpsAfrica All-Country Conference (ACC 2025) this June, bringing together over 1,000 young Africans at the Kenya School of Government in Nairobi. Organized by CorpsAfrica, the event aims to harness Africa…
04 April 2025
- NAIROBI, April 4 (Xinhua) — Governments and industry partners must step up financing for sustainable development to cushion vulnerable communities from poverty, climate crisis, hunger and resource-based conflicts, officials told a forum held in the…
04 April 2025
- April 4 – A potential trade agreement between India and the United States could impact key sectors such as agriculture, automobiles, and pharmaceuticals, according to a report by Jefferies. These sectors are politically and economically sensitive for…
03 April 2025
- The United States is in discussions to invest billions of dollars in the mineral-rich Democratic Republic of Congo and is also seeking to help end the ongoing conflict in the country’s east.
03 April 2025
- Sitting in the silence of the night at that terrace, nursing your drink, makes you conscious of something whose description lacks words.
03 April 2025
- South Africa’s music industry is entering a new era of change and transformation. The country’s local artists doubled their earnings since 2022 by generating R400 million ($21.24 million) in royalties last year. According to music streaming service…
03 April 2025
- BRUSSELS, April 3 (Xinhua) — European leaders on Thursday launched a wave of criticism against U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff increases, warning of global economic fallout, rising inflation, and a resurgence of protectionism. As calls…
03 April 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 3 – Jubilee Holdings Limited (JHL) has announced a record profit before tax (PBT) of Sh6.2 billion for the financial year ended December 2024, marking the first time the company has surpassed the Sh6 billion mark. The insurer’s…
03 April 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 3 – Kenya’s exports to the United States face a fresh challenge following a tariff shift by the U.S., a move that could further widen Kenya’s trade imbalance, currently at Sh1.7 trillion (12 percent of GDP). The Kenya National…
03 April 2025
- The judges upheld a 2019 High Court ruling, declaring the pension scheme the legitimate owner of the Sh800 million property, ending an 18-year dispute.
03 April 2025
- Hundreds of dealers in precious metals and stones face cancellation of trade permits from next week if they fail to register with the Financial Reporting Centre (FRC) as Kenya strengthens efforts...
03 April 2025
- Growing up in Colombia, a country deeply embedded in dancehall and reggaeton culture, Maritza defied expectations by gravitating toward electronic music.
03 April 2025
- Revenue from the insurance business rose by 13.6 percent to Sh25.68 billion, reflecting improved performance across both health and life segments.
03 April 2025
- If you visit the One Off Contemporary Art Gallery in Nairobi, despite the nipping cold in the city, it exudes a warm hue. It is a walk back in time when art spoke out with a simplicity that rang...
