14 January 2025
- Financial Reporting Centre latest report shows that the agency discovered the exposure during a 2023 risk profiling exercise, which covered 80 real estate agencies and 47 casinos in the country.
14 January 2025
- African countries that rely significantly on imports or external finance incur increased risk when global commodity prices vary, foreign currency rates become unpredictable, or geopolitical crises hamper commerce.
14 January 2025
- William Kabogo, 63, has been nominated to serve as the Cabinet Secretary for ICT. During his vetrting, the former Governor was put to ask over past allegations linking to the narcotics trade, as well as an instance where he was linked to the death…
14 January 2025
- The 44-year-old legislator is the new political head of the parliament inaugurated on October 2, 1979. “I affirm that I will be faithful as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly; that I will perform my functions honestly to the best of my…
14 January 2025
- Equatorial Guinea ranks as the least open country in Africa, allowing its citizens visa-free access to only three countries out of 198, placing it at 101st globally.
14 January 2025
- Jan 14 – Spain is planning to impose a tax of up to 100% on the value of properties bought by non-residents from countries outside the EU, such as the UK. Announcing the move, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said the “unprecedented” measure was…
14 January 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 14 — Hong Kong-based energy solutions provider Neosun Energy has announced its entry into the Kenyan market, marking a significant step towards providing sustainable and cost-effective energy solutions for Africa’s commercial and…
14 January 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 14 — The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has issued a public notice urging all importers of refrigeration and air conditioning (RAC) gases to apply for their 2025 annual import licenses. This reminder comes as…
14 January 2025
- In Kenya, a small health emergency often ends with fundraising efforts. But even after the immediate hospital bill is cleared, other expenses like drugs, transport, and special diets continue to pile up. With a product like the M-KOPA X20, you’re…
14 January 2025
- How a women’s initiative is collectively uplifting lives through art and community-based tourism. From the street art to its bustling markets, the Nyamirambo Women’s Centre in the lively and vibrant neighborhood of Nyamirambo in Kigali, is a tourism…
14 January 2025
- Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Cabinet Secretary nominee Mutahi Kagwe announced his net worth before the National Assembly’s Committee on Appointments. The former Health CS is set to succeed Andrew Karanja, whose tenure at the helm of the…
14 January 2025
- Steve Bannon, the former chief strategist for Donald Trump, has publicly criticised Elon Musk over his influence in U.S. politics, suggesting he should "go back to South Africa."
14 January 2025
- Major firms in Nigeria have dumped the nation's power-generating companies over the constant power outages associated with the national grid.
14 January 2025
- JAN 14 – TikTok users in the US are migrating to a Chinese app called RedNote with the threat of a ban just days away. The move by users who call themselves “TikTok refugees” has made RedNote the most downloaded app on Apple’s US App Store on Monday…
14 January 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 14 – Most of the funds raised by African startups in 2024, including in Kenya, came from entities owned by men, highlighting a stark gender disparity in the continent’s startup funding ecosystem. According to the latest Africa:…
14 January 2025
- Nairobi, Kenya — The Africa Media Festival (AMF) is set to return for its third edition on February 26-27, 2025, at the National Museums of Kenya in Nairobi. The festival has become a cornerstone for media professionals, storytellers, and innovators…
14 January 2025
- Canadian mining company Barrick Gold announced that it would temporarily suspend operations at its Loulo-Gounkoto complex in Mali after the Malian government seized gold stocks from the facility over the weekend.
14 January 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 14 – The High Court has appointed Mark Gakuru as the liquidator for Countryside Dairy Limited, a move that marks a step in the company’s insolvency proceedings. The appointment, made via Gazette Notice, took effect on November…
14 January 2025
- JAN 14 – TikTok has called a report that China is considering allowing a sale of the social media company’s US operations to Elon Musk “pure fiction.” The firm’s comments came in response to a report by Bloomberg that Chinese officials are weighing…
14 January 2025
- JAN 14 – Starbucks says it is reversing rules for its cafes in North America that allowed people to use their facilities even if they had not bought anything. The changes, which are set to come into force from 27 January, are a U-turn from a policy…
14 January 2025
- He argues that only the High Court has the power to hear and determine applications of a right or fundamental freedom in the Bill of Rights.
14 January 2025
- Egypt, Algeria, and Angola have maintained their rankings, each making additions to their military aircraft fleets. Egypt expanded its fleet by 13 aircraft, Algeria by 3, and Angola by 1.
14 January 2025
- The U.S. State Department has approved a $100 million foreign military sale to Zambia for military helicopters. Zambia currently ranks 81st in the world for military aircraft strength, with a fleet of 77 units, according to Global Firepower.
14 January 2025
- The Amazon billionaire’s heavy-lift rocket is poised for its first spaceflight. If it succeeds, it will give satellite operators and the Pentagon a long-desired alternative to SpaceX—and at a cheaper price, Forbes reveals. In2021, Elon Musk trolled…
14 January 2025
- Life insurance is a contract between an insurer and the policyholder, where the insurance company commits to paying a certain amount of money in case of an eventuality. The main goal of life insurance is to offer your loved ones the financial…
14 January 2025
- By Mercy Mwelu, JAN 14 – Saving is a positive step in your journey towards financial independence. However, saving without a predefined target can feel daunting due to the lack of motivation to achieve a specific “goal” within a set me. Goal-based…