- LONDON, UK, May 17 – A new way of measurement proposed by researchers in Italy could see millions more middle-aged people finding themselves classed as obese. A study of 4,800 adults aged 40-80 led by the University of Tor Vergata in Rome focuses on body fat percentage, rather than the usually…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 17 – Kenyan bankers are against a proposal by the government to introduce a 16 percent VAT on financial transactions under the Finance Bill 2024. While VAT applies to payments for goods and services, the Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) says that bank charges are not a direct…
- BANGKOK, Thailand, May 17 – Brazil have been named hosts of the 2027 Women’s World Cup after beating a joint bid by the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany (BNG). They became the first nation to be handed the rights by an open vote, with member associations voting 119 to 78 in favour of Brazil at Fifa…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 17 – The Chairman of the National Assembly Finance Committee, Kuria Kimani, has said that the proposed 16 percent tax on bread was recommended by the National Treasury based on diabetes concerns. Speaking on Thursday in an interview with Citizen TV, Kimani also said that they…
- LIVERPOOL, United Kingdom, May 17 – Midfielder Thiago Alcantara and defender Joel Matip will leave Liverpool at the end of the season, the club have confirmed. Former Spain international Thiago, 33, joined Liverpool from Bayern Munich in 2020 and made 98 appearances during his time at Anfield.…
