02 March 2024
- The high value of dairy heifers led scientists to research techniques for sorting out male and female sperms in the early 1980s using rabbits.
01 March 2024
- Story curated by Chanel Retief and Nicole PillayArt Direction: Lucy NkosiPhotography: Katlego Mokubyane ; Assistant: Sbusiso SigidiStyling: Deneal Van Wyk; Outfits supplied by Fashimo Styles Studio, Ukara, Suited For Her and PreviewAccessories Hair…
01 March 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 1 – Two people have been confirmed dead following a horrendous accident involving an oil tanker and a bus along the Busia-Kisumu highway. In a joint statement, the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) and the National…
01 March 2024
- CoB says set limits are unrealistic while operating multiple revenue collection accounts is a major cause of leakage.
01 March 2024
- South African billionaire Christo Wiese says that Nigeria’s large and growing population is impossible for businesses to ignore and a recent massive exodus of companies from the West African country won’t last. He made this known in an interview on…
01 March 2024
- The winner received the house situated at Kisaju area in Kajiado County after topping up his share capital to Sh500,000.
01 March 2024
- It aims to realise total clean energy by 2030.
01 March 2024
- AFIK says dependence on income from charging digital payments will not be good for business in the near future
01 March 2024
- COLOMBO, March 1 (Xinhua) — The Sri Lankan rupee has appreciated against major currencies during the year up to Feb. 29, 2024, the country’s central bank said in a press release on Thursday. The Sri Lankan currency appreciated by 4.4 percent against…
01 March 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 1 – Firms and individuals looking to set up their operations in the country have been urged to comply with the Extended Producer Responsibility Regulation (EPR). EPR, which came into effect after the full implementation of the…
01 March 2024
- KIPI has called on the business community to be keen while protecting their intellectual property (IP) rights.
01 March 2024
- This comes at a time that Kenya emerged as a leading startup up funding recipient in Africa.
01 March 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 1 – The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) will close down county markets that will be found using the banned plastic bags. According to NEMA, action will also be taken against any market manager that is found…
01 March 2024
- Accident happened on at Mundika market in Busia County.
01 March 2024
- China is becoming increasingly popular for African students heading abroad in the pursuit of higher education. According to reports, the rising volumes of Chinese investments in Africa have sparked a keen interest among African youths in learning the…
01 March 2024
- MTN Nigeria faced a challenging year in 2023, as the telecoms giant reported a loss after tax of ₦137.0 billion, a huge contrast to the ₦348.7 billion profits recorded in 2022.
01 March 2024
- Two Indian firms have obtained court orders blocking local traders from infringing on its trademarks to market and distribute electrical products.
01 March 2024
- NAIROBI, Feb. 29 (Xinhua) — Chinese fintechs are gaining popularity locally amid rising Sino-Kenyan trade, the Association of Fintechs in Kenya (AFIK) said Thursday. Chinese payment platforms such as WeChat Pay and Alipay enable Kenyan businesses and…
01 March 2024
- The online trading landscape has witnessed a surge in interest, with gold emerging as a favoured asset class among investors, raising the need to use the best forex brokers.
01 March 2024
- The Nigerian government has levied a fine of $10 billion on Binance as part of its crackdown on the global cryptocurrency exchange platform, BBC reported.
01 March 2024
- Fast mobile internet is propelling Africa's digital revolution, bringing new potential for economic development, education, healthcare, and empowerment. With the rapid increase in mobile penetration in the country, more and more people are finding new…
01 March 2024
- During MWC Barcelona 2024, Huawei held the Huawei Talent Summit and made announcements relevant to several talent development initiatives.
01 March 2024
- LONDON, United Kingdom, Mar 1 – French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire has contested the United States’ stance on monetizing frozen Russian assets, revealing divisions among G7 countries over the issue. “I want to be very clear: We currently have no…
01 March 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 1 – For over 270 years, the iconic Guinness stout has been synonymous with a rich, creamy head and a smooth, satisfying taste. But achieving that perfect pint in a bustling pub or local bar, especially in hot climates like Africa,…
01 March 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 1 – Airtel Africa has collaborated with Cisco, an American digital communication conglomerate, to offer customers Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) solutions that allow them to access an array of services, such as enhanced security,…
01 March 2024
- Uganda, Tanzania, and South Sudan rejected the trade deal with the EU. Rwanda had signed the agreement but did not ratify it for unclear reasons. A number of non-state actors in the EAC have asked the East African Court of Justice to bar Kenya from…
01 March 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 1 – Devolved Units have been put on the limelight for derailing development by using 60 percent of their budgets on recurrent expenditure which mainly involves payment of salaries and wages. In a span of six months 21 county…
01 March 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 1 – The embassy of Finland has awarded Patricia Kombo, a Kenyan youth climate activist, a Climate Honors diploma. The founder of Pa Tree Initiative has been granted the award as recognition for her work in advocating for solutions…
01 March 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 1 – A total of 59 learners have benefited from IT skills through a deal between Sightsavers and Standard Chartered Bank. The training that was undertaken collaboratively with the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) at the…
01 March 2024
- Tech firm DigiTax has unveiled new solution to help businesses comply with the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) electronic tax invoice management system (eTIMS).
01 March 2024
- Ms Odhiambo becomes the 51st president and second woman to head the lawyers' umbrella body after Raychelle Omamo.
01 March 2024
- PHNOM PENH, March 1 (Xinhua) — Cambodia’s oldest English-language daily newspaper, The Phnom Penh Post, will cease its publication by the end of this month due to financial losses, it announced on Friday. The newspaper said in a statement that its…
01 March 2024
- MOMBASA, Kenya, Mar 1 – The Kenya Ports Authority has announced the arrival of the longest-ever container ship, MV Kotka, in the Port of Mombasa. The Liberian-registered ship sailed from Durban as her last port of call and is scheduled to sail to Abu…
01 March 2024
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 1 – Kenyan and other African countries financial technology (fintech) companies will be meeting in Naivasha to discuss areas of innovation, collaboration, and technology. The Africa Fintech Festival (AFF), which will take place…
01 March 2024
- Netflix and Showmax have clearly exerted dominance in the subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) market in Africa, and both have executed widespread expansions that are paying off for both companies. According to a recent study, Netflix will remain the…
01 March 2024
- Kenya’s inflation for February hit a 23-month low of 6.3%. According to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS), the drop in inflation is a result of the drop in the cost of essential foods relieving strain on most low-income households.…
01 March 2024
- Elon Musk’s lack of transparency in updates about his brain implant company Neuralink flouts scientific and ethical norms, raises questions about patient safety and risks setting back the entire field of neurotechnology, experts told Forbes, after the…
01 March 2024
- BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 29 (Xinhua) — The World Mobile Congress (MWC) 2024 concluded here on Thursday, showcasing some of the trendiest mobile technologies and highlighting the latest innovations in the industry. More than 101,000 people from over 205…
01 March 2024
- TOKYO, March 1 (Xinhua) — Japan’s unemployment rate fell in January from a month earlier, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications said in a report on Friday. According to the ministry, the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate stood at 2.4…
01 March 2024
- NAIROBI, Mar. 1 (Xinhua) — The value of Kenya’s tea exports increased 31 percent in 2023, a record high, boosted by a rise in volumes exported and a decline in the value of the local currency, officials said Thursday. Willy Mutai, the chief executive…
01 March 2024
- Sub-Saharan Africa offers investors a strong investment opportunity with potential for profitable returns. The continent has become a shining example of economic promise, as seen by the performance of some of its stock markets. The top 30 companies…
01 March 2024
- In 2023/2024 season, Kenya’s coffee production is expected to record positive growth.
01 March 2024
- County governments are operating more than 1,400 accounts in Kenyan commercial banks.
01 March 2024
- County governments are operating more than 1,400 accounts in Kenyan commercial banks.
01 March 2024
- Farmers from factories in West of the Rift worst hit with highest volumes of unsold teas.
01 March 2024
- Annepeace Alwala grew up in the gruffier part of town where crime reigned high.
01 March 2024
- Auditor-General last week revealed how the government had little control over the giant e-Citizen system.
01 March 2024
- Auditor-General last week revealed how the government had little control over the giant e-Citizen system.
01 March 2024
- Zambia has formulated strategies to import and manage electricity as a terrible drought threatens to impact hydropower generation, the nation's primary power source, Reuters reported.
01 March 2024
- Outstanding banking sector loans to private households dropped by Sh13.7 billion in December last year.