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…
06 March 2025
- Nigeria addressed some of its concerns surrounding the morality of its medical field, specifically in the surgery department that deals with organ transplant.
06 March 2025
- Over the last three years, countries around the world have devised energy and climate solutions that best suit their immediate economic and energy needs.
06 March 2025
- Initially, only a few major financial and commercial hubs, like Cairo, Johannesburg, Lagos, and Nairobi, had prominent skylines. However, since the 2000s, skyscrapers have been rising in many other African cities.
06 March 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 6 – The government has repatriated 234 migrant workers who faced exploitation abroad since 2019, according to Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua. Mutua, while addressing the Senate on the welfare of Kenyan…
06 March 2025
- MAR 6 – The UK competition watchdog has ended its investigation into the partnership between Microsoft and the maker of ChatGPT, OpenAI. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) was looking into whether Microsoft’s relationship with what is the…
06 March 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 6 – A majority of Kenyans believe that the rich in the country are not taxed as they should, highlighting economic inequality concerns, according to the 2025 Edelman Trust Barometer. The survey, which polled over 33,000 respondents…
06 March 2025
- Africa has long been challenged by food insecurity, with malnutrition, climate change, and economic instability affecting millions across the continent.
06 March 2025
- "The year has been nothing short of a roller coaster for me and this regards all aspects of my life. I have made bold decisions, some in the heated spur of the moment and some after careful calculations and the results are all a balance of good bad,…
06 March 2025
- Ghana celebrates 68 years of independence on 6th March 2025, standing as a symbol of resilience, economic progress, and rich cultural heritage.
06 March 2025
- According to Nigerian officials, smugglers have established a sophisticated transit network to enable the transfer of illicit products over the country's borders.
06 March 2025
- The U.S. has pulled out of a $9.3 billion climate finance pact between richer nations to help developing countries transition from coal to cleaner energy.
06 March 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 6 – Kenyan fintech firm FlashPesa has introduced an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven credit rating system designed to enhance access to mobile loans by providing a more comprehensive assessment of borrowers’ creditworthiness.…
06 March 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 6 – The Regulatory Benefits Authority (RBA) will continue to monitor the KUSCCO Mutual Assurance Limited (KMAL) amid financial losses at the parent company Kenya Union of Savings and Credit Co-operatives (KUSCCO). RBA Supervision…
06 March 2025
- MAR 6 – US President Donald Trump said he would temporarily spare carmakers from a new 25% import tax imposed on Canada and Mexico, just a day after the tariffs came into effect. The announcement by the White House came even as Trump continued to…
06 March 2025
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 5 – Cross-border financial service provider Citi has partnered with Visa and Cellulant to unveil Citi Optimised Pay, a new card payments solution designed to improve cash flow for small businesses across the country. The…
