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Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Comesa insurance arm to cover underwriters for livestock farmers
Regional insurer Zep-Re has been appointed to cover underwriters for livestock farmers in a project meant to lessen the blow of drought in the region.
Tanzania gets funds to maintain cleanliness along SGR line
The Tanzanian government has received Tsh1.4 billion ($599,000) from the
IMF backs Ruto's plan to raise taxes, target cheats, expand base
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has backed Kenya’s President William Ruto on his revenue mobilisation plan; that includes raising taxes, targeting cheats and the
Tanzania to get $151m IMF loan to boost economic recovery
Tanzanian authorities have reached an agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for the disbursement of a $151 million loan to help boost its recovery amidst headwinds from global shocks that have slowed growth.
Nigeria's ruling party candidate Tinubu declared president-elect
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of Nigeria on Wednesday announced Bola Tinubu of the ruling All Progressives Congress party (APC) as the
Airtel Africa eyes listing on Nairobi bourse by next year
Kenyans could soon buy shares in Airtel as the country's second-largest telco eyes listing on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) in the next year.
Airtel Africa Group Chief Executive Segun Ogunsanya yesterday said the telco was exploring its options in meeting compliance with a government directive to
Cabinet wants Kenya's debt ceiling moved from Sh10 trillion to GDP percentage
The Kenya Kwanza administration is seeking to replace the Sh10 trillion debt ceiling with a debt anchor at 55 per cent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) if
Connecting Africa's future leaders to digital education
ByEmeka Oparah
It is one year already since I took
on the role of Vice President, Corporate Communications & CSR at Airtel
Africa, an organization I have served for 21 years (20 of which were in
Nigeria).
While this is neither an appraisal of my work (it will be gratuitous for me so to do) nor a celebration of
Do you know your company's success blinders?
Jim Collins, in his book How The Mighty Fall fronted that every institution is vulnerable, no matter how great, the achievement and power garnered.
Swiss join new European hunt for Kenya investments
The battle for trade and investment openings in Kenya among European countries has
Two-thirds of listed firms reporting on sustainable practices
Two-thirds of listed companies are reporting on environmental, social and governance (ESG) scores, a process which lagged one year after firms were required to disclose enforcement.
US grants Kenya Sh16bn to fight drought after Jill visit
The American government has extended Sh16 billion ($126 million) to Kenya to fight the effects of drought and boost food security, days after the official visit of US First Lady Jill Biden.
Leveraging strategic partnerships to sustain connectivity in Africa
As the Mobile World Congress 2023, the flagship mobile industry and technology event, goes on in Barcelona this week, I look forward to engaging and learning from
Maize shortage piles pressure on households as bag hits Sh6,000
A 90-kilo bag of maize has shot up to Sh6,000 on the back of a shortage and stiff competition between millers and other agencies, piling pressure on households.
Ruto backs new debt cap pegged on share of GDP
President William Ruto has moved to replace the Sh10 trillion public debt ceiling with
Diageo ready to buy EABL shares in open market
British multinational Diageo has left open the possibility of buying additional EABL shares from the open market at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) once its tender offer for an extra 14.97 percent stake in the brewer closes later this month.
Regulator rejects payment of electricity bills in dollars
The energy regulator has opposed Kenya Power’s plans to bill some electricity consumers in dollars amid concerns the utility will be compensated twice for
Messi beats Mbappe to FIFA Best prize, Putellas claims women's award
(From L) Netherlands and Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk, Argentina and Paris Saint-Germain forward Lionel Messi, France and Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe, Morocco and Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi, Brazil and Manchester United midfielder Casemiro and Portugal and bayern Munich defender Joao Cancelo pose on stage as they receive awards for the FIFA FIFPRO men's World11 during the Best FIFA Football Awards 2022 ceremony in Paris on February 27, 2023. PHOTO/AFP
By AFP
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Summary
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Argentina's World Cup win in Qatar was also
recognised as Lionel Scaloni claimed the men's coach's honour and Emiliano
Martinez was named the best male goalkeeper.
Lionel Messi won The Best FIFA men's player prize for 2022 on Monday on the back of his