20 February 2025
- This marks a shift from six rate hikes in 2024. Nigeria’s central bank has opted to maintain its benchmark lending rate at 27.50%, as announced by Governor Olayemi Cardoso. The bank made the decision at its 299th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)…
20 February 2025
- Since the last month, the price of diesel has fluctuated in several African countries in response to both internal and international market dynamics.
20 February 2025
- There’s a new compact electric vehicle that holds the title of “cheapest EV” in South Africa, or “least expensive”, whichever way you look at it. The Dayun S5 Mini SUV EV became available in January for R399,900 ($21,668), dethroning the BYD…
20 February 2025
- About 600,000 Ghana Cards, already printed and ready for collection, remain unclaimed across various regional and district offices in Ghana, with some dating back to 2018.
20 February 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 20 – KK Security Limited is set to lay off approximately 1,000 employees across all cadres in Kenya amid tough Economic challenges. In an internal memo addressed to staff, Kenya Kazi Services Limited and Kenya Kazi Limited cited…
20 February 2025
- FEB 20 – The US President Donald Trump has said he is not happy with Boeing over a contract to build two new Air Force One planes that is running behind schedule. Speaking on board one of the 35-year-old presidential planes that are currently in…
20 February 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 20 – Digital payment platform Tendepay has received approval from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) to operate as a licensed Payment Service Provider (PSP), marking a significant step in Kenya’s evolving fintech landscape. The…
20 February 2025
- The widespread use of petroleum products, such as Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) or fuel, has made them among the most consumed commodities globally, raising concerns about processing standards.
20 February 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 20 – Inlaks, a leading ICT infrastructure and systems integrator in Sub-Saharan Africa, has signed a Country Model Bank (CMB) agreement with Temenos, a global leader in banking software, to drive digital transformation in East…
20 February 2025
- Russia has become a valid partner of Africa’s newest coalition, the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), consisting of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger.
20 February 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya Feb 20 – Uasin Gishu County hosted a Transformative Business Awareness Forum on Wednesday to provide market linkages for the growth of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The forum, organized by the Micro and Small…
20 February 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 20 – Reckitt, a global hygiene, health, and nutrition firm, has appointed Mustapha Bugaje as the Country Manager for Kenya. In this role, Bugaje will oversee operations, drive growth, and strengthen Reckitt’s presence in the…
20 February 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 20 – Kenya’s tourism sector is embracing photography as a key tool to promote the country’s attractions, following the success of the first edition of the Tembea Kenya Capture Magical Kenya Photography Contest. The contest,…
20 February 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 20 – Health insurance and technology leaders are betting on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and real-time data to improve healthcare quality, lower costs, and expand insurance access in Kenya. AI is poised to enhance decision-…
20 February 2025
- N-Gas Limited has officially informed the Volta River Authority (VRA) of its decision to suspend gas supply to Ghana due to outstanding arrears.
20 February 2025
- The Global Soft Power Index ranks all 193 UN member states based on insights from over 170,000 people across 100 markets. In Africa, Egypt has the strongest soft power influence over the world, ranking 38th globally with a score of 47.8.
20 February 2025
- In November last year, Yemi Alade earned her first Grammy nomination in the 2025 Best African Music Performance category. That moment is already a major milestone for her. “If you had asked me this six [or] seven years ago, I would say that success…
20 February 2025
- WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 (Xinhua) — The White House has stopped all funding to the Palestinian Authority (PA) security forces, The Washington Post reported Wednesday, citing U.S. and Palestinian officials. The United States last stopped direct aid to…
20 February 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 20 – The number of licensed fund managers in Kenya has increased to 43 after the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) granted a license to Tradiam Investment Services Limited. CMA Chief Executive Officer Wyckliffe Shamiah noted that…
20 February 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 20 – The number of licensed fund managers in Kenya has increased to 43 after the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) granted a license to Tradiam Investment Services Limited. CMA Chief Executive Officer Wyckliffe Shamiah noted that…
20 February 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 20 – The 7th Africa Air Cargo and Freight Logistics Conference 2025 began today in Nairobi, bringing together over 2,000 global stakeholders to discuss transport solutions and the future of Africa’s air cargo industry. Kenya…
20 February 2025
- The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has reached out to Chad for military assistance in combating the escalating insurgency by the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels in its eastern provinces.
20 February 2025
- The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has reached out to Chad for military assistance in combating the escalating insurgency by the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels in its eastern provinces.
20 February 2025
- FEB 20 – Microsoft has unveiled a new chip called Majorana 1 that it says will enable the creation of quantum computers able to solve “meaningful, industrial-scale problems in years, not decades”. It is the latest development in quantum computing…
20 February 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 20 – Kenya Airways has acquired a new aircraft as the airline commits to higher capacity, enhance operationak efficiency and meet growing demand. The Boeing 737-800, which has a capacity of 170 seats and was acquired from Dubai…
20 February 2025
- Egypt, alongside Britain, in a joint Egyptian-British mission, has discovered a pharaonic royal tomb for the first time in a century, belonging to King Thutmose II.
20 February 2025
- Topline Apple announced Wednesday a new addition to its iPhone 16 series, debuting the iPhone 16e to customers, who will soon be able to pre-order the lower-cost model that includes some of the bells and whistles of Apple’s latest iPhone lineup.…
20 February 2025
- FEB 20 – American shoppers may face higher prices if US President Donald Trump goes ahead with some of his proposed tariffs, the US central bank has warned. Minutes from the Federal Reserve’s January meeting released on Wednesday revealed members…
20 February 2025
- FEB 20 – Apple has announced a new iPhone which brings artificial intelligence (AI) features at a lower cost than its flagship handsets. The iPhone 16e has the same processor as the larger iPhone 16, Apple said, with similar storage options, though…
20 February 2025
- DAR ES SALAAM, Feb. 20 (Xinhua) — The East African Community (EAC) announced on Wednesday that it will promote the region as a unified tourism destination at the International Tourism Bourse in Berlin, Germany, scheduled on March 4-6. The EAC, a…
20 February 2025
- A grieving mother seeks justice for her daughter’s femicide, highlighting the slow judicial process and the urgent need for reform even as the CJ offers hope.
20 February 2025
- The village had been plagued by the brewing and sale of illicit brews, which affected the health and economic well-being of its residents.
