16 June 2025
- As South Africa marks Youth Day on June 16, the country’s youth unemployment rate has climbed to its highest level in a decade, highlighting a crippling job crisis that is excluding millions of young South Africans from economic opportunities.…
16 June 2025
- U.S. power equipment maker GE Vernova and India’s Larsen & Toubro (L&T) have secured a major contract to construct a National System Control Centre (NSCC) for the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO).
16 June 2025
- Equity Bank has been recognised as Kenya’s most valuable brand for the second consecutive year, with its brand value increasing by 8% to Ksh.71.3 billion, according to a new report by Brand Finance.
16 June 2025
- Consequently, macroeconomic decisions like those from the Monetary Policy Committee also influence what return you will get from your investment.
16 June 2025
- Retirees have in recent times faced a host of problems from delayed pension pay to being forced to physically visit Treasury departments in Nairobi to follow up on their disbursements.
16 June 2025
- Nigeria is making steady progress toward acquiring 12 U.S.-made AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters in a strategic move to boost its air combat capabilities and strengthen national defense.
16 June 2025
- Analysing Kenya’s recent tax reforms through the lens of the principles underpinning taxation reveals a complex and perhaps disjointed landscape across the various tax heads.
16 June 2025
- Bolstered by government incentives such as the provision of high-quality seedlings, farmer training programmes, access to subsidised inputs, and planted area for avocados is projected to increase...
16 June 2025
- The bank needs to raise at least Sh1.7 billion from its shareholders by the end of year, in order to be compliant to the new core capital requirement that comes to effect on December 31, 2025.
16 June 2025
- The Government of Ghana has announced the immediate closure of its embassy in Tehran, citing growing hostilities between Iran and Israel. The decision, announced on Monday, 16 June, aims to safeguard the lives of Ghanaian nationals amid escalating…
16 June 2025
- Kenya alone loses at least Sh153 billion each year due to counterfeit goods across various sectors, including pharmaceuticals, according to estimates by the Anti-Counterfeit Authority.
16 June 2025
- The biggest payout to Lafarge –for services such as developing new building products— was in 2008 when it received Sh5.2 billion from the Kenyan subsidiary.
16 June 2025
- Consequently, macroeconomic decisions like those from the Monetary Policy Committee also influence what return you will get from your investment.
16 June 2025
- Unlike congested cities, several African cities are growing as mobility models. A low traffic index, which indicates efficient flow of people and products, shorter commute times, and less congestion, provides a number of advantages that can boost…
16 June 2025
- Today, the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) has 383 entities that are listed on its SME Board with 195 having successfully transitioned into the main market.
16 June 2025
- Ghana is losing billions of dollars each year due to gold smuggling from its thriving artisanal mining sector, with much of the unaccounted gold reportedly flowing to the United Arab Emirates.
16 June 2025
- Her plant selection is particularly suited to working professionals, first-time plant owners, and small businesses looking to breathe life into their spaces.
16 June 2025
- Ghana’s Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has officially prohibited citizens from publicly using honourary doctorate and professorial titles. The regulatory body has announced plans to name and shame individuals who disregard the directive and may…
16 June 2025
- A forced transfer, often referred to as an alternative transfer, is a special vehicle ownership transfer process offered by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) in Kenya. It allows a new vehicle owner to legally register the car in their…
16 June 2025
- While Agoa is shaped by US consumption trends, China’s initiative aligns more closely with demand patterns emerging in Asia and other fast-growing markets.
16 June 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 16 – Equity Bank has emerged as Kenya’s most valuable brand in 2025, according to the latest Brand Finance Kenya report. The lender leads the pack with a brand value of Sh71.3 billion, boosting its dominance in the country’s…
16 June 2025
- When infringement is widespread, it escalates into content piracy. If you become a victim of such infringement, there are several steps you can take.
16 June 2025
- Egypt is racing to secure alternative fuel supplies in a bid to prevent power outages after tensions between Iran and Israel disrupted natural gas flows.
16 June 2025
- Uganda’s Permanent Secretary/Secretary to the Treasury, Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, highlights the ministry’s role in shaping policies, managing finances, and achieving macroeconomic stability. “Uganda has reformed its legal…
16 June 2025
- By Njeri Jomo JUNE 16 – We often think of healthcare as something we turn to when we are unwell. A service we access, a system we rely on. Yet for many Kenyan households, healthcare is something far more precarious: a financial cliff. A single illness…
16 June 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 16 – Bybit, a global cryptocurrency exchange, has stepped up its platform security and user protection efforts to curb fraud. Wilson Ogheneovo, the Regional Manager for Bybit in Africa, revealed the company is rolling out enhanced…
16 June 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 16 – Access Bank, Cambridge University Press, Kenyatta University Teaching and Referral Hospital, Serena Hotel, DHL, Bowmans, G4S, the Marketing Society of Kenya, Hair Manufacturing, Sai Office Supplies, and Orpower are among…
16 June 2025
- The Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC) has announced a new oil and gas discovery in the Abu Sennan brownfield in Egypt’s Western Desert.
16 June 2025
- The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN-OCHA) has announced a drastic reduction in its global aid operations, citing what it described as "brutal" budget cuts.
16 June 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 16 – Owners of luxury vehicles in Kenya are increasingly opting for aftersales services from Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)-approved dealerships to maintain vehicle performance, safety standards, and long-term value. Firms…
16 June 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 16 – Africa’s young agri-tech innovators are set to converge in Kampala, Uganda for the Agriculture, Youth, and Technology (AYuTe) NextGen 2025 Conference, scheduled to take place from June 17 to 19. The three-day summit, organized…
16 June 2025
- Given the proximity of the Kenyan presidential elections, campaign banter between potential rivals has begun making rounds, including sentiments from the country’s current president, William Ruto.
16 June 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 16 – Del Monte Kenya Limited has joined the United Nations Global Compact to champion corporate sustainability initiatives. The network comprises 23,000 companies and 4,000 non-business participants dedicated to building a more…
16 June 2025
- JUNE 16 – Israel’s strikes on Iran, and Iran’s response, initially caused an shudder on global financial markets. The price of oil in particular surged, but after a weekend of missile and drone strikes between the two countries the cost of crude has…
16 June 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 16 – Centum Re has received Sh2.6 billion from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) for the construction of nearly 2,000 affordable houses at the Two Rivers Development. The fund from the World Bank’s lending arm, which will…
16 June 2025
- Experts have raised concerns over the financial strains critical sectors are set to face under the new budget estimates for the 2025/26 financial year.
