05 February 2025
- Innovation isn't just a destination; it's a journey. It's about challenging conventions, pushing boundaries, and refusing to accept the status quo.
05 February 2025
- The 2025 Mining Indaba has reached its midway point in Cape Town, South Africa, with the conference taking the theme of Future-Proofing African Mining, Today! However, future-proofing is not proving simple, with the conference abuzz given the…
05 February 2025
- The overpriced input costs and market dominance by a handful of players has resulted in steeper prices for animal feed dairy and poultry feeds.
05 February 2025
- With traditional donor flows slowing down, this just might be the catalyst needed to explore other financial instruments and strategies like impact investing.
05 February 2025
- Topline Shares of Google parent Alphabet sank in after hours trading Tuesday after the search engine giant’s fourth-quarter earnings report revealed slightly weaker quarterly revenues than Wall Street anticipated and predicted much higher spending…
05 February 2025
- The directive, which comes into force this month, will increase uptake and generate money for insurers, but it also presents challenges.
05 February 2025
- Delays on the proposed five-year deal between cash-strapped National Oil Corporation (Noc) and Rubis could extend to August, amid government red tape in approving the agreement. Energy and...
05 February 2025
- More details have emerged following Elon Musk’s discussions with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa amid rising tensions over the country’s land reform policies.
05 February 2025
- JERUSALEM, Feb. 5 (Xinhua) — United Airlines will be the first U.S. carrier to resume flights to Israel, the Israel Airports Authority confirmed on Wednesday in a statement. The carrier announced Tuesday that it will resume service from Newark’s…
05 February 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya Feb 5 – Kenyan business conditions improved last month with expansions in output and new orders, according to Stanbic Bank Kenya’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI). The private sector recorded a PMI of 50.5 in January 2025, an…
05 February 2025
- With a growing population in numerous African countries and rising life expectancy, having a strong pension system in place is critical not just for retiree well-being, but also for governments' long-term economic stability.
05 February 2025
- IBM, the American technology giant, has restructured its operations in 36 African countries, including Nigeria and Ghana, by transferring management to MIBB.
05 February 2025
- FEB 5 – The UK government has denied claims made by the prime minister of Mauritius that it faces paying billions more under a renegotiated deal over the future of the Chagos Islands. Last October, the UK announced it would hand over sovereignty of…
05 February 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 5 – Pan-African insurer African Trade Insurance Agency (ATIDI) has called for greater investment in African development institutions as a means of reducing the continent’s reliance on unpredictable donor funding. The call comes…
05 February 2025
- The Environment Ministry targets to ink a $ 3.5 million (Sh452.06million) deal with Suni Smart Energy which would run over 10 years.
05 February 2025
- In a continually unbalanced world, billionaire philanthropy has emerged as a vital tool for tackling social, economic, and environmental issues.
05 February 2025
- South Africa's largest airline, FlySafair, has been given a year to reduce its foreign shareholding, or it risks having its license suspended.
05 February 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya Feb 5 – East Africa’s travel solutions platform BuuPass, has partnered with Stanbic Bank Kenya to offer exclusive cashback rewards for Stanbic Bank cardholders. This limited-time offer allows travelers to enjoy significant savings on…
05 February 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 5 – Absa Bank Kenya has been recognized as Africa’s top employer for the fourth consecutive year by the Top Employer Institute. The institute commended Absa for its excellence in Leadership, Sustainability, Diversity and…
05 February 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 5 – Huawei Kenya has selected 18 top-performing university students for intensive training ahead of the Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Finals of the Huawei ICT Competition 2024-2025. The global finals, set for May 2025, will bring…
05 February 2025
- RABAT, Morocco, Feb 5 – Smart Africa, an alliance of 40 African countries representing over 1 billion people, has launched the Africa AI Council to position the continent as a key player in the global artificial intelligence (AI) economy. The…
05 February 2025
- Absa Bank Kenya has been certified as Africa’s top employer by the prestigious Top Employer Institute for the fourth consecutive year, cementing its position as a home of talent in the financial services sector.
05 February 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 4 – Flexible workspace provider Spacia has opened a new outlet at Baraza Labs in Nairobi. Spacia says the new facility will provide integrated spaces on three dimensions, including work, stay, and play spaces for short-term…
05 February 2025
- FEB 5 – Alphabet, the parent company of technology giant Google, is no longer promising that it will never use artificial intelligence (AI) for purposes such as developing weapons and surveillance tools. The firm has rewritten the principles…
05 February 2025
- Rwanda may be facing a significant economic setback as the European Union (E.U) has received a request to nullify its mineral partnership deal with the East African country.
05 February 2025
- Niger continues to make major advances as it plans to establish multiple airlines, following plans to implement a biometric passport system with Burkina Faso and Mali.
05 February 2025
- Stories of lost family properties continue to dominate headlines, revealing the urgent need for families to be actively involved in tracking investments. Too often, families are left stranded when the breadwinner passes away without leaving a will…
05 February 2025
- FEB 5 – The US Postal Service (USPS) says it has stopped accepting parcels from mainland China and Hong Kong until further notice. Letters will not be affected by the suspension, according to a statement on the company’s website. USPS did not offer…
05 February 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 6 – The Diaspora and Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has urged Qatar to offer more job opportunities for Swahili teachers. The CS who met Mohamed Al-Enazi, Ambassador of Qatar in Nairobi, stressed the need for…
05 February 2025
- Ukraine is exploring the possibility of establishing a logistics hub in Egypt to facilitate the supply of its agricultural products to the region, Agriculture Minister Vitaliy Koval announced on Tuesday.
05 February 2025
- Over the years, U.S. aid to Nigeria has focused on key sectors such as health, security, and economic development, aiming to address both immediate and long-term challenges.
05 February 2025
- The Japanese investment firm, AAIC is dedicated to nurturing the growth of innovative healthcare start-ups in Africa, providing strategic support for their multinational expansion. Since 2017, AAIC Investment has invested in over 50 start-ups in…
05 February 2025
- South African President Cyril Ramaphosa spoke with Elon Musk regarding misinformation about South Africa, the presidency announced on Tuesday.
05 February 2025
- FEB 5 – Thieves in the US state of Pennsylvania have stolen more than 100,000 eggs – worth $40,000 (£32,000) – from a single grocer. The heist targeted the back of a lorry at Pete & Gerry’s Organics in Greencastle on 1 February, police say. It…
05 February 2025
- FEB 5 – Billionaire philanthropist and spiritual leader Aga Khan has died at the age of 88, his charity the Aga Khan Development Network has announced. Prince Karim Aga Khan was the 49th hereditary imam of the Ismaili Muslims, who trace his lineage…
05 February 2025
- My father plans to sell our ancestral land after misrepresenting our mother's consent for another property he jointly owns with her.
05 February 2025
- Fuel pumps for diesel and petrol engines are not quite the same. Diesel (known in some markets as gasoil) is a lubricant; petrol is not.
