06 November 2024
- Topline Donald Trump will return to the White House after winning Tuesday’s presidential race, The Associated Press projected just after 5:30 a.m. Wednesday, defeating Kamala Harris in a stunning comeback—check here for live updates. Timeline…
06 November 2024
- President William Ruto's administration has entered into a deal with the Malawian government to import refined petroleum products in bulk under a government-to-government (G-to-G) arrangement.
06 November 2024
- Prince William is in Cape Town on a four-day climate-focused tour, meeting with President Cyril Ramaphosa, engaging with young environmental leaders, and supporting wildlife conservation initiatives. His visit culminates with the presentation of…
06 November 2024
- COLOMBO, Nov. 6 (Xinhua) — Sri Lanka’s Cabinet of Ministers has approved the construction of 1,996 housing units for low-income families with funding provided by the Chinese government, cabinet spokesperson Vijitha Herath announced on Wednesday. At…
06 November 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 6 – NCBA Bank has forecasted a 4.8 percent GDP growth for Kenya in 2024, attributing the optimistic outlook to lower inflation and a favorable external environment. This projection aligns with the International Monetary Fund’s (…
06 November 2024
- Donald Trump, the 45th and now, 47th President of the United States of America today, won the US presidency after securing more than the 270 Electoral College votes needed to win the presidency.
06 November 2024
- NOV 6 – The dollar has surged as Donald Trump is now projected to have won the presidency and will re-enter the White House. Bitcoin has also hit a record high while traders bet on potential tax cuts, increased tariffs, and rising inflation under…
06 November 2024
- The IMF has warned Kenya against cutting interest rates further, despite the recent drop in inflation and stability of the shilling. In its first month, Kenya’s new SHA portal has processed over Sh1.6 billion in health service claims from hospitals…
06 November 2024
- Libya is set to hold its first energy exploration contract tender since the 2011 civil war, as the OPEC member aims to bring back oil majors who have been hesitant due to years of instability and production disruptions.
06 November 2024
- BERLIN, Nov. 6 (Xinhua) — Inequality and risk of poverty have hardly changed in Germany, despite increases in overall wealth in recent years, according to a report published on Wednesday. In 2021, the top 10 percent of households in Germany held 56…
06 November 2024
- The department of mineral resources & energy in South Africa has confirmed price increments for petrol and diesel across the country to be implemented immediately.
06 November 2024
- Trump, 78, recaptured the White House on Wednesday by securing more than the 270 Electoral College votes needed to win the presidency.
06 November 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 6 – Kenya saw a 4.6 percent rate of attempted digital fraud targeting transactions in the first half of 2024, according to TransUnion’s latest H2 2024 ‘State of Omnichannel Fraud Report’. The findings reveal retail industries…
06 November 2024
- NOV 6 – The US dollar has surged as Donald Trump is on the cusp of winning back the White House in the presidential race. Bitcoin also hit a record high while traders bet on potential tax cuts, increased tariffs, and rising inflation under Trump.…
06 November 2024
- A country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) can vary significantly depending on several factors, including; economic structure, natural resources, population size and growth rate among others.
06 November 2024
- South Africa experienced its first major November snowfall in 85 years this week, an unusual event as the country typically approaches summer at this time.
06 November 2024
- South Africa and Britain have committed to strengthening trade and defence ties. Both countries also pledged to deepen cooperation on counter-terrorism and discussed shared objectives for a just energy transition.
06 November 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 5 – Kenya’s private sector activity saw modest improvement in October, driven by increased sales and rising client interest. The latest Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) by Stanbic Bank Kenya recorded a score of 50.4, up from 49.…
06 November 2024
- NOV 6 – A small business owner said she was shocked and heartbroken to find her card designs being sold on giant online retailer Temu’s website without her knowledge. Anwen Roberts, who owns design company Draenog, said identical versions of her…
06 November 2024
- Other news outlets had yet to call the race for Trump, but he appeared on the verge of winning after capturing three battleground states.
06 November 2024
- Timeline Trump Declares VictoryTrump declared victory early Wednesday, moments after the Associated Press called Pennsylvania for him—putting him on the verge of clinching the White House. He told supporters from his election night headquarters in…
06 November 2024
- NOV 6 – Investors around the world are closely watching the US election for clues on who will become the next president of the world’s biggest economy. Benchmark stock indexes across Asia were mostly higher on Wednesday, while the US dollar was…
06 November 2024
- NAIROBI, Nov. 6 (Xinhua) — The Government will scale up green manufacturing by leveraging the country’s vast renewable energy potential and emerging technologies in a bid to boost exports and generate new jobs, senior officials said Tuesday. Salim…
06 November 2024
- As electric vehicles become more common, we will become more familiar with the ability of electric motors to work equally well in either direction.
06 November 2024
- Topline As voters make their final choices between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump—and in hundreds of congressional and state races, and ballot issues—Forbes will compile the biggest stories from the best news sources right here, until it’s all over…
05 November 2024
- Officials from the National Treasury have defended the government’s decision to reintroduce parts of the rejected Finance Bill, 2024, claiming it is essential to reduce borrowing.
05 November 2024
- In a country report on Kenya following the seventh and eight reviews of its medium-term funding programme, the IMF says it sees lingering inflationary risk in a low-rate environment.
05 November 2024
- Investments made in a conflict-sensitive and peace-positive manner can address immediate and ongoing needs of the population while reducing the underlying causes of violent conflict.
05 November 2024
- NOV 5 – Offices of streaming giant Netflix in Paris and Amsterdam have been raided by the French and Dutch authorities as part of an investigation into tax fraud, French judicial sources say. Officials from the two countries have been co-operating…
05 November 2024
- The chain’s total assets shrunk by 0.6 percent in the period to Sh31.57 billion, while liabilities declined by 1.3 percent to Sh24.65 billion, giving it a net book value of Sh6.92 billion.
05 November 2024
- The fund is expected to support at least 10,000 MSMEs, benefit 50,000 households, create and sustain more than 89,000 jobs, and improve access to basic services for more than 200,000 people.
05 November 2024
- The KRA’s strategy on expanding the tax base in the five-year plan is focused on informal and digital sectors, which have been hard to tax in the past.
05 November 2024
- In a joint announcement, the firms said the scheme will also target Kenyan workers who do not currently have access to a pension plan.
05 November 2024
- High Court Judge Patricia Gichohi said KPCU was entitled to a refund after the firm failed to honour a contract to supply fertiliser.
05 November 2024
- After five years of persistent increases, inflation had established a long-term upward trend by its peak of 9.59 percent in October 2022.
05 November 2024
- Car ownership can have a profound impact on society, the economy, and individuals, from social dynamics and economic growth to personal freedom and lifestyle choices.
05 November 2024
- IP could take different forms, including trademarks, trade secrets, patents, industrial designs, copyright, and geographical indications, depending on the nature of IP, or the manner in which it...