05 July 2025
- Despite government plans to spend Sh19 billion on fertiliser subsidies, much of it may be money down the drain without proper soil testing.
05 July 2025
- AWA, a leading African Airline has officially launched direct flights between Accra, (Ghana) and Ouagadougou, capital city of Burkina Faso, marking a strategic move into the Sahel region and reinforcing efforts to boost intra-African connectivity.
05 July 2025
- Five African leaders are set to travel to Washington next week to discuss “commercial opportunities” with U.S. President Donald Trump, a White House official confirmed on Wednesday. Presidents from Guinea-Bissau, Senegal, Mauritania, Liberia, and Gabon…
05 July 2025
- JULY 5 – As Donald Trump cheered the passage of his self-styled, and officially named, Big Beautiful Budget Bill through Congress this week, long-sown seeds of doubt about the scale and sustainability of US borrowing from the rest of the world sprouted…
05 July 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya, July 5 – Jambojet has reinducted one of its earlier leased aircraft, a Dash 8-400 previously registered as JXA, into its fleet as part of efforts to boost capacity on high-demand domestic routes. The aircraft, which was first leased in…
05 July 2025
- Nigeria claims it is owed over $11 million by Benin and Togo for electricity supplied in the first quarter of 2025, according to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC).
05 July 2025
- Eight migrants are now set to be deported to South Sudan after a US court denied their final legal bid to remain in the United States, following a series of emergency court proceedings held during the Independence Day holiday.
05 July 2025
- Burkina Faso’s military government has withdrawn the operating licences of four foreign non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and suspended two other foreign associations, according to decrees seen by AFP.
05 July 2025
- After nearly three years of suspension, Nigerian banks have reactivated international transactions on their naira-denominated debit cards.
05 July 2025
- This will take effect in January 2026. It is projected to cost Kenyans in US an average of over Sh3bn annually.
05 July 2025
- The Finance Act 2025 has amended the Tax Procedures Act and extended the taxman’s scope beyond resident taxpayers.
05 July 2025
- Zimbabwe’s gold-backed currency, the ZiG, recorded its biggest single-day gain against the U.S. dollar this year.
05 July 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya, July 4 – The CPF Group has posted strong financial results for the year ended 2024, driven by robust asset growth and rising membership across its pension schemes. The LAPTRUST Defined Benefit (DB) Scheme saw net assets rise to Sh28.1…
05 July 2025
- JULY 5 – US President Donald Trump has signed his landmark policy bill into law, a day after it was narrowly passed by Congress. The signing event at the White House on Friday afternoon enacts key parts of the Trump agenda including tax cuts, spending…
05 July 2025
- Azicon Kenya says there is evidence that Zakhem had recently received the final payment from KPC, but has allegedly refused to repay the debt.
05 July 2025
- Nyuki Hub on a mission is to encourage farmers to keep climate-resistant bees.
05 July 2025
- Overweight, out of breath, and overwhelmed, Ian hit rock bottom that evening as he sank into his chair.
05 July 2025
- In this first part of our Special Report on the sugar industry, we unmask the faces behind the major millers.
05 July 2025
- Omtatah argued that government cannot budget for what it does not have or has not projected to collect...
05 July 2025
- The Kenya Revenue Authority announced a new requirement for all fuel stations to adopt the Electronic Tax Invoice Management System, commonly known as eTIMS, by 30th June 2025.
05 July 2025
- The 112th edition of the Tour de France is about to begin tomorrow, sending the world’s top cyclists on a three-week, 2,063-mile test of stamina, grit, and endurance. It’s a historic race and Biniam Girmay has already secured his name in the history…
04 July 2025
- The Bank of Ghana’s (BoG) gold reserves climbed to 32.99 tonnes by the end of June 2025, up from 32.16 tonnes recorded in May 2025, marking a steady increase in the country’s efforts to strengthen its foreign exchange buffers.
04 July 2025
- Libya is officially re-entering the international oil and gas arena, launching its first major exploration licensing round in almost 20 years.
04 July 2025
- Paul Kagame, the president of Rwanda, has revealed that he is willing to hold up his country’s end of the recent peace deal signed with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). However, he noted that his compliance is dependent on Congo’s move.
04 July 2025
- Uber Eats announces a partnership with Carrefour to make grocery shopping more convenient.
04 July 2025
- TALA, Kenya, July 3, 2025 – Residents of Machakos County are set to benefit from expanded access to quality medical services following the opening of The Tala Hospital, a modern 120-bed facility offering a range of outpatient, emergency, and specialist…
04 July 2025
- As the price of bitcoin rallies above $100,000, a host of companies are harnessing public markets via SPACs and reverse mergers to purchase digital assets en masse. Socalled crypto treasury companies, public firms that focus on acquiring digital assets…
04 July 2025
- ELDORET, Kenya, July 4 – Minet, a leading risk management and insurance advisory firm, has unveiled a new full-service branch in Eldoret as part of a strategic move to tap into the town’s fast-growing small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) ecosystem.…
04 July 2025
- Ghana retained its position as one of West Africa’s leading travel destinations in 2024, attracting 1,288,804 international arrivals, a 12% increase compared to the previous year, according to the latest Tourism Report released by the Ghana Tourism…
04 July 2025
- JULY 4 – ASA International, one of the world’s largest microfinance institutions focused on serving low-income, predominantly female entrepreneurs, has partnered with technology-driven microinsurance provider Turaco to launch an Enhanced Credit Life…
04 July 2025
- JULY 4 – It’s pitch black and we’re crawling along a secret underground tunnel beneath a high street in Hull. We pass rotting beams propped up precariously by stacked breeze blocks. A rusty car jack is helping prevent the shop floor above from falling…
04 July 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya, July 4, 2025 – Kenya’s cross-border trade recorded a sluggish start to 2025, with latest data showing a decline in both export receipts and import spending across multiple global markets. The performance reflects a cautious global…
04 July 2025
- Mali’s transitional parliament has approved a controversial bill granting junta leader General Assimi Goïta a five-year presidential term, renewable without the need for elections.
04 July 2025
- NAIROBI, July 4, 2025 – The Co-operative Bank of Kenya has partnered with the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) to unlock new financial opportunities for over 260,000 smallholder tea farmers. The collaboration unveiled at the inaugural launch of the…
04 July 2025
- The alliance of Sahel states have officially launched the Alliance of Agricultural Seed Producers of the Sahel (APSA-Sahel), a regional initiative aimed at achieving seed sovereignty and bolstering food security across the Sahel.
04 July 2025
- The new rules proposed by the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) seek to rein in digital markets.
04 July 2025
- By Anna Manyara JULY 4 – For the first time in history, five generations are working side by side. This unprecedented convergence spanning from seasoned traditionalists to tech-savvy Gen Zs presents both a challenge and an opportunity for today’s…
04 July 2025
- The price of a share at Kenya Power grew from Ksh1.32 in December 2023 to Ksh11 in June 2025.
04 July 2025
- The direct flights on the Gatwick route to complement KQ’s daily service to London Heathrow.
04 July 2025
- As artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes how we work, there is escalating concern that some business degrees are preparing students for a world that no longer exists. While AI is reshaping everything from customer service to corporate strategy, the…
04 July 2025
- Three African countries, Egypt, Morocco, and South Africa, have been ranked among the world’s best countries.
04 July 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 4 – Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc, a global fresh produce industry, has issued a clarification to investors, partners, and stakeholders, distancing itself from Del Monte Foods Inc, a separate U.S.-based entity currently entangled in…
04 July 2025
- London Mayor Sadiq Khan is set to undertake a historic trade mission to Africa, aimed at strengthening ties between the UK capital and key economies on the continent.
04 July 2025
- Landing slots influence an airline’s revenue potential and competitiveness, especially at high-traffic airports where the capacity is limited.
04 July 2025
- JULY 4 – Budget airline Ryanair is planning to increase its “personal bag” size by 20% as the EU brings in a new standard. Passengers will be allowed to take an item such as a handbag or laptop bag measuring up to 40cm x 30cm x 20cm in the cabin…
04 July 2025
- IMF has called on Ruto's administration to establish a clear and transparent framework for its ongoing privatisation of State-owned firms, citing public benefit concerns.
04 July 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya, July 4 – East African Breweries (EABL) has named Andrew Kilonzo as the new Managing Director (MD) of the Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL), effective September 30, 2025. Kilonzo will take over from Mark Ocitti, who will be stepping down…
04 July 2025
- A new United Nations report has for the first time publicly identified a Russian-linked company operating in Rwanda as being complicit in the illicit trade of minerals sourced from conflict zones in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
04 July 2025
- Angélique Kidjo has made history yet again, this time on the streets of Hollywood. On July 3, 2025, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce revealed that Kidjo, from Benin, is the first Black African artist ever chosen for a star on the Hollywood Walk of…
04 July 2025
- JULY 4 – The US Congress has passed Donald Trump’s sprawling tax and spending bill in a significant and hard-fought victory for the president and his domestic agenda. After a gruelling session on Capitol Hill, the House of Representatives passed the…
