- NOV 13 – Several airlines have cancelled flights to and from Bali due to dangerous ash clouds from a volcano near the Indonesian holiday island. Qantas, Jetstar and Virgin Australia advised passengers of the disruptions on Wednesday, saying the ash from Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki made it unsafe to…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 13 – TikTok has disclosed that over 360,000 videos were removed from its platform in Kenya during the second quarter of 2024 for violating its Community Guidelines. This accounts for approximately 0.3 percent of all videos uploaded in the country during the period. The company’s…
- NOV 13 – Volkswagen Group (VW) and Tesla rival Rivian have launched a joint venture, with the German car giant increasing its investment in the partnership. The two companies say the deal is now worth $5.8bn (£4.55bn) – up from an initial pledge from VW of $5bn. Shares in the US electric vehicle (…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 13 – President William Ruto has nominated Gerald Nyaoma Arita as the second Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), succeeding Sheila M’mbijiwe, who retired in June. Arita, currently the Director of the Bank Supervision Department at CBK, brings 36 years of…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 13 – Gitson Energy Limited has petitioned the Kenyan High Court to join the Law Society of Kenya’s case challenging the KETRACO-Adani contract as an Interested Party. The renewable energy developer filed its petition on November 8, 2024, through its advocates, Theuri Wesonga and…
- NAIROBI, Nov. 13 (Xinhua) — Kenya on Tuesday launched a new toolkit designed to offer a policy roadmap to boost its gig economy. Mary Kerema, secretary in the Ministry of Information, Communications, and Digital Economy, said the new toolkit, titled “a policy guide for digital economy progress,”…
- SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 13 (Xinhua) — With a strong air cargo market exceeding pre-pandemic levels, Boeing on Tuesday forecast continued long-term growth, saying air cargo traffic will increase by an average of 4 percent per year through 2043. The global air cargo fleet is forecast to rise to 3,900…
- BRUSSELS, Nov. 13 (Xinhua) — The European Commission said on Tuesday that member states’ national authorities may take action against Apple if the U.S. tech giant does not address its potentially prohibited geo-blocking practices on its media service that limit content based on users’ geographical…
- DUBAI, Nov. 12 (Xinhua) — Construction has begun on Dubai’s first “vertiport,” a dedicated facility for flying taxis near Dubai International Airport (DXB), the Dubai government announced Tuesday. Scheduled for completion by 2026, the port aims to offer fast, sustainable transportation to some of…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 12 – The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has issued a notice to all taxpayers to update their phone numbers on the iTax system as part of an ongoing effort to curb tax evasion and enhance service delivery. KRA has outlined a simple authentication process for taxpayers to follow…
- NOV 12 – Oil giant Shell has won a landmark case in the Dutch courts, overturning an earlier ruling requiring it to cut its carbon emissions by 45%. The Hague court of appeal said it could not establish that Shell had a “social standard of care” to reduce its emissions by 45% or any other […]
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 12 – Equity Group reported a 13 percent increase in net profit to Sh40.9 billion for Q3, driven by strong performance from its regional subsidiaries and the local unit. Regional businesses contributed 51 percent of pre-tax profit and 48 percent of total assets, which rose to Sh1…
- NAIROBI, Nov. 12 (Xinhua) — The Kenyan government on Monday rolled out reforms at the main airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), located in the capital city of Nairobi, to enhance passenger traffic. John Mbadi, cabinet secretary in the Ministry of National Treasury and Economic…
- DHAKA, Nov. 12 (Xinhua) — The Bangladeshi government has launched a special lounge for the country’s millions of migrant workers at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) in the capital Dhaka. Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus inaugurated the lounge on Monday, terming migrant workers “nation…
- NOV 12 – The struggling genetic testing company 23andMe says it will cut 40% of its workforce, or 200 jobs, as it fights for survival. The once-popular DNA-testing site will also halt work on therapies it was developing. Last year, the company said hackers had managed to gain access to personal…
- MOMBASA, Kenya, Nov 12 – Poultry farmers in Mombasa and nearby regions are urging the Council of Governors (CoG) to address double taxation on poultry products, citing how inconsistent county tax policies increase costs and harm their competitiveness in local markets. Farmers report that taxes on…
- NOV 12 – The 16th edition of the CIO100 Symposium & Awards is set to bring together Africa’s most influential IT leaders to discuss the latest trends and challenges shaping the continent’s digital landscape. The event will take place from November 20-22, 2024, at the serene Enashipai Resort…
- NOV 12 – The 16th edition of the CIO100 Symposium & Awards is set to bring together Africa’s most influential IT leaders to discuss the latest trends and challenges shaping the continent’s digital landscape. The event will take place from November 20-22, 2024, at the serene Enashipai Resort…
- NOV 12 – Ghana is due to get a new president after December’s election. The current vice-president, Mahamudu Bawumia, and a former head of state, John Mahama, are the two leading candidates in contention to win the poll. Nana Akufo-Addo, first elected in 2016, is coming to the end of his second and…
- NOV 12 – Several airlines have suspended flights to Haiti after a passenger plane from the US was hit by gunfire as it tried to land in Port-au-Prince. Spirit Airlines Flight 951 from Fort Lauderdale in Florida was diverted to the neighbouring Dominican Republic, where it landed safely at Santiago…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 11 – The government has announced a Sh9.6 billion investment to enhance Kenya’s sports infrastructure by constructing five stadiums across key regions. The project, which will span 24 months, aims to upgrade sports facilities in Kisumu, Nakuru, Mombasa, Garissa, and Eldoret,…
- ABU DHABI, Nov. 11 (Xinhua) — The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will establish a new aid agency to advance the country’s global humanitarian outreach, the official Emirates News Agency reported on Monday. The UAE Aid Agency will implement foreign aid programs designed to address urgent global needs,…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 11 – UBA Kenya, in collaboration with RealSources Africa, AfCFTA, Brand Kenya, and DHL, has launched the TradeConnect initiative to advance intra-African trade by connecting manufacturers, SMEs, and exporters across the continent. Led by RealSources Africa, TradeConnect aims to…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 11 – Adili Group has unveiled its Cyber Training Arena in Nairobi, a new facility aimed at enhancing digital security skills to tackle escalating cyber threats across Africa. The arena offers over 130 specialized training programs, developed in partnership with top global…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 10 – Tile and Carpet Centre has announced upcoming redundancies in its Athi River production department, citing economic and production challenges as key drivers. The restructuring is set to begin on December 6, 2024, as part of a strategic realignment aimed at ensuring the…
- HANOI, Nov. 11 (Xinhua) — The State Bank of Vietnam will study and propose to the government the establishment of a national gold exchange at an appropriate time and context, the central bank’s governor Nguyen Thi Hong has said. The gold exchange’s establishment needs careful impact evaluations of…
- TASHKENT, Nov. 11 (Xinhua) — Uzbekistan exported 2,178 tons of pomegranates worth 2.7 million U.S. dollars from January to September 2024, UzDaily.com reported. According to the country’s statistics agency, 1,714 tons of the pomegranates were shipped to Russia. Exports to Kazakhstan reached 159…
- NOV 11 – Geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainties, which can be partly attributed to people’s uneasiness after the pandemic, are temporary and will not impair the attractiveness of the Chinese market, whose importance and high quality cannot be overlooked, Kathy Bloomgarden, CEO of…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 11 – Nairobi Chapel has kicked off a Sh150 million fundraising campaign to establish the LOGOs Education Endowment Fund, aiming to support deserving students across Kenya who face financial challenges. The endowment fund will build on the LOGOs Scholarship Fund, which has…
- NOV 11 – When dairy farmer Patrick Holden sat down at his kitchen table to read his emails one day in July, he couldn’t believe his luck. A buyer, who claimed to represent a French supermarket chain, wanted to buy 22 tonnes of Hafod, his specialist cheddar. “It was the biggest order for our cheese…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 10 – The National Biosafety Authority has revealed that seven crops undergoing genetic modification in the country have either advanced to the confined field trial or the environmental release stage. A confined field trial (CFT) is a controlled experiment that tests the…
- NOV 11 – The price of bitcoin has risen above $80,000 (£62,000) for the first time ever, after Donald Trump’s decisive victory in the US election last week. It comes as the Republicans are edging closer to overall control of Congress after having already secured the presidency and a majority in the…
- NOV 11 – Indian full-service carrier Vistara will operate its last flight on Monday, after nine years in existence. A joint venture between Singapore Airlines and the Tata Sons, Vistara will merge with Tata-owned Air India to form a single entity with an expanded network and broader fleet. This…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 11 – President William Ruto has affirmed the government’s commitment to the genetic preservation of the two remaining Northern White Rhinos in the world, which are held at the Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Laikipia. Speaking during the 20th anniversary celebration of the conservancy…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 10 – Kenyan industries are being encouraged to adopt Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other advanced technologies to strengthen the manufacturing sector. Speaking at the Kenya Industrialization Conference at KICC, Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) Vice Chairperson Hitesh…
- NEW DELHI, Nov. 10 (Xinhua) — India’s foreign exchange (forex) reserves continued to decline for the fifth consecutive week, down by 2.675 billion U.S. dollars to 682.130 billion dollars during the week ended Nov. 1, showed the latest data released by the Reserve Bank of India. During the previous…
- NAIROBI, Nov. 10 (Xinhua) — Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening ties with China in the tourism and cultural sectors, building on the success of the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in September in Beijing, China’s capital. Benard Kahuthia, acting tourism…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 9 – The Kenya Tea Development Agency Holdings (KTDA) has completed the implementation of Systems, Application, and Products (SAP) software across its 71 managed tea factories nationwide. The rollout, which began in 2016, integrates key functions across KTDA’s tea value chain,…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 9 – Metrofile and the Kenya Association of Records Managers and Archivists (KARMA) have partnered to modernize record management in Kenya, supporting the Ministry of Information, Communications, and Digital Economy’s (MICDE) Strategic Plan (2023-2027). The collaboration,…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 9 – Homa Bay County is aiming to increase its revenue collection ahead of the Christmas season by capitalizing on its growing tourism sector. Under Governor Gladys Wanga, the county has seen significant economic growth, transforming from a low-performing rural area into a…
- NOV 9 – The UK could face a £22bn hit to its exports if Donald Trump imposes a blanket 20% tariff on all imports into the US, according to a new analysis. UK exports to the world could fall more than 2.6% due to lower trade with the US and knock-on effects globally, economists at […]
- NAIROBI, Nov. 9 (Xinhua) — Kenya’s foreign exchange reserves rose by a record 737 million U.S. dollars to reach a three-year high of 9.32 billion dollars as of Thursday, the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) said in its weekly financial markets update released Friday evening. The reserves increased from…
- SYDNEY, Nov. 9 (Xinhua) — A sailor who fell overboard from a cargo ship off Australia’s east coast near Sydney has been found alive after spending almost 24 hours stranded at sea. The man went overboard from the Singapore-based bulk carrier Double Delight 8 km off the coast of Newcastle, a harbor…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 9 – Majid Al Futtaim, the operator of Carrefour in Kenya, has launched its 25th store at Runda Mall in Nairobi, marking a key milestone in its national expansion strategy. The new location offers self-checkout services, making it the fifth Carrefour outlet in Kenya to introduce…
- NOV 9 – A Brazilian businessman, with ties to one of the country’s most powerful criminal groups, has been shot dead at Guarulhos Airport in São Paulo. Antônio Vinicius Gritzbach had recently entered into a plea bargain with local prosecutors to provide information about Primeiro Comando da Capital…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 9 – The government will embark on a nationwide livestock vaccination programme against diseases in January next year, President William Ruto has announced. The President said 22 million cattle and 50 million goats and sheep will be vaccinated. He explained that the programme…
- NOV 8 – Vivo Energy Kenya, a Shell licensee, has launched a campaign to educate motorists on the benefits of high-quality fuel. The initiative, supported by a state-of-the-art lab in Nairobi’s Industrial Area, highlights the advantages of Shell FuelSave’s advanced additive technology. This…
- MOSCOW, Nov. 8 (Xinhua) — About 112,000 new passenger vehicles were imported to Russia in October, a monthly record for the last 12 years, Russia’s analytical agency Autostat said on Thursday. The previous record was set in August 2012, with around 120,000 new imported cars. Agency experts noted…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 8 – Small-scale rice farmers in Embu, Meru, and Tharaka Nithi Counties now have access to portable rice milling machines, eliminating the need to travel long distances for milling. Previously, these farmers faced high transport costs, poor rice quality, and high milling fees.…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 8 – Rosalyn Mugoh has been appointed the new Managing Director of Heritage Insurance Company Kenya Limited by Liberty Kenya Holdings. She assumes the position immediately, following the completion of all regulatory approvals. With over 14 years of executive experience in the…
