07 March 2025
- A recent report, the Mental State of the World Report, has revealed that African youths exhibit high levels of mental health, alertness, and resilience.
07 March 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya, March 7 – Safaricom has launched Ziidi, a new investment platform under its flagship mobile financial service, M-Pesa, aimed at making wealth creation more accessible to customers. The launch coincides with M-Pesa’s 18th anniversary…
07 March 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya, March 7 – Absa Bank Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to gender diversity with the appointment of four female directors, advancing gender parity in senior leadership to over 47 percent. The strategic appointments aim to enhance…
07 March 2025
- Many African nations rank among the most stressed countries in the world. Burundi tops the list as the most stressed country, followed by South Sudan, Afghanistan, Syria, and Malawi.
07 March 2025
- MAR 7 – The US owner of the Boots pharmacy chain is being taken over by a private equity firm in a $10bn (£7.8bn) deal. The price being paid for Walgreens Boots Alliance is a fraction of what the company was worth a decade ago, reflecting its…
07 March 2025
- President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga have inked a political cooperation deal that will see the tow leaders and their partiers work together. Below are the main points of the UDA-ODM...
07 March 2025
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to visit South Africa on April 10, marking a significant diplomatic effort to end Russia's war on Ukraine.
07 March 2025
- African countries with high female employment-to-population ratios are better positioned for long-term economic growth, equitable society, and poverty reduction.
07 March 2025
- Despite being operational in 17 African countries, including neighbouring nations like Namibia, Mozambique, and Botswana, South Africa, the continent’s largest economy, is not on the Starlink network.
07 March 2025
- Nigeria has officially joined the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) as the eight African member and its 77th shareholder.
07 March 2025
- As International Women’s Day rolls around, it is important to take a look at some of the social constructs that have kept women from truly achieving their full potential, specifically in the workforce.
07 March 2025
- NEW YORK, March 7 (Xinhua) — U.S. stocks dropped to session lows on Thursday as uncertainty over trade policy dampened market sentiment. U.S. President Donald Trump announced that additional Canadian and Mexican goods complying with the United States-…
07 March 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 7 – The government has introduced new regulations aimed at enhancing the management of public forests through forest concessions. The Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change, and Forestry in a gazette notice said that…
07 March 2025
- Consumer goods manufacturer Kenafric has expanded its footprint in East Africa with the acquisition of stationery manufacturer Economic Industries, with the deal officially taking effect on Tuesday following approval from the Competition Authority of…
07 March 2025
- Canada and Ghana have signed their first-ever air transport agreement, marking a significant step towards enhanced connectivity, tourism, and trade between the two nations.
07 March 2025
- KRA is shifting its focus to the informal sector by targeting businesses and individuals with a turnover of Ksh200 million and below. The new Department of Micro & Small Taxpayers, will use asset data to curb underdeclarations and boost revenue…
07 March 2025
- DAR ES SALAAM, March 7 (Xinhua) — Hundreds of tourism stakeholders attending the International Tourism Bourse (ITB) Berlin in Germany on Thursday witnessed the unveiling of the “Visit East Africa: Feel the Vibe” brand by the East African Community (…
07 March 2025
- MAR 7 – US President Donald Trump has signed orders significantly expanding the goods exempted from his new tariffs on Canada and Mexico that were imposed this week. It is the second time in two days that Trump has rolled back his taxes on imports…
07 March 2025
- Topline Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a statement posted on social media he and Ukraine are still committed to working with President Donald Trump and “it is time to make things right,” one day after Trump announced a pause on…
06 March 2025
- Kenya is ramping up efforts to attract more German tourists by forging strategic partnerships and showcasing its diverse tourism offerings at the 2025 ITB Berlin Expo.
06 March 2025
- The rise in State deductions came at a time of elevated lending rates which added to the pain of workers who had tapped loans on the strength of their jobs.
06 March 2025
- MAR 6 – US President Donald Trump has said Mexico will not be required to pay tariffs on goods that come under the trade pact between the two countries and Canada until 2 April. Trump has not confirmed if the suspension also applies to Canada, but its…
06 March 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya Mar 6 – The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has directed TikTok to remove all sexual content involving minors on its platform. The directive follows a BBC investigation that exposed disturbing cases of child exploitation through…
