04 February 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 4 – The Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) has voiced concerns over the government’s ongoing reforms of state corporations, urging a fair and transparent transition for affected engineers. The reforms, aimed at streamlining…
04 February 2025
- SINGAPORE, Feb. 4 (Xinhua) — Singapore will allocate approximately 150 million Singapore dollars (about 110 million U.S. dollars) for six new drainage upgrading projects in the 2025 fiscal year, as part of ongoing efforts to mitigate flash floods,…
04 February 2025
- The Absa Africa Financial Markets Index reported significant market developments in 2024. In Africa, South Africa tops the list for foreign exchange accessibility, scoring 87 out of 100.
04 February 2025
- USAID, one of Africa's largest aid donor, is facing unprecedented challenges, sending shockwaves across the continent over 7,000 miles away.
04 February 2025
- QUITO, Feb. 4 (Xinhua) — Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa said on Monday that the country will impose a 27-percent tariff on products imported from Mexico to promote domestic production. In a post on social platform X, Noboa said “the New Ecuador…
04 February 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 4 – An independent laboratory test commissioned by Vivo Energy Kenya has confirmed that Shell V-Power meets global standards after a viral video showed otherwise. The testing, which was conducted by Intertek Testing Services, a…
04 February 2025
- Lydia Owuor and Henry Omukubi, Partner, FEB 4 – As the murky floodwaters swallowed her compound, a lone woman perched on the roof of her bungalow in Athi River, clutching her belongings and waiting to be rescued. This haunting image, splashed…
04 February 2025
- JOBURG, South Africa, Feb 4 – AstraZeneca has reinforced its commitment to advancing cancer care through early detection, innovative treatments, and equitable healthcare access in recognition of World Cancer Day 2025 under the theme ‘United by…
04 February 2025
- The troubles facing beneficiaries of USAID programs continue to compound. This is after President Donald Trump's close ally and advisor Elon Musk indicated that the current administration would completely shut it down. USAID’s future is in jeopardy…
04 February 2025
- FEB 4 – US President Donald Trump has taken the first step towards setting up a sovereign wealth fund for the United States, and suggested that it could end up buying TikTok. The president signed an executive order on Monday, to kickstart the…
04 February 2025
- NAIROBI, Feb. 4 (Xinhua) — Climate change, subdivision of land and ongoing infrastructure development are threatening Kenya’s biodiversity, said a report that was launched Monday in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital. Kenya’s Key Biodiversity Areas Status…
04 February 2025
- FEB 4 – If China is angry at the United States for imposing an extra 10% tariff on all Chinese goods, it is doing a good job of hiding it. Both Canada and Mexico vowed to retaliate and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said his country “will…
04 February 2025
- NAIROBI, Feb 4 (Xinhua) — Kenyans transacted 6.59 trillion shillings (51 billion U.S. dollars) on mobile money in 2024, recording a 17-percent decline from 61.5 billion dollars in the previous year, the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) said Monday,…
04 February 2025
- The reputation of Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukraine’s president, may be at stake as the country’s presidential elections could become a reality.
04 February 2025
- The 21-year-old soared 13.92 metres to victory at the New Mexico Team Open held at the Convention Centre in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
04 February 2025
- Ghana’s economy, one month into its current administration under its new president, John Mahama, has recorded some marginal gains, specifically in its inflation rate.
04 February 2025
- The Congolese government, alongside U.N. officials and Western powers, including the United States, has accused neighbouring Rwanda of exacerbating the conflict by deploying thousands of troops and heavy weaponry in support of M23.
03 February 2025
- By Sheila Mugusia FEB 3 – In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing socio-economic environment, where customer expectations are evolving rapidly, the role of Employee Experience (EX) in driving organizational success is more important than ever. EX…
03 February 2025
- The regional market will boost access to clean and cheaper electricity in the region, mainly for countries beset by generation hitches.