Africa
Effect of COVID-19 Pandemic could see an additional 6.3 Million more cases of TB and 1.4 million TB deaths by 2025
Length of quarantine, movement restrictions and disruption of TB services could spell disaster for hundreds of thousands at risk
Read moreCoronavirus brings to fore Africa’s startling digital divides in distance learning
About 56 million learners live in locations not served by mobile networks, almost half in sub-Saharan Africa
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OPEC+ ends oil price war, awaits G20 meeting for OPEC++ deal
The OPEC+ production cuts will begin in May. From July to December, overall production cuts will lower to 8 million...
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Safaricom customers to use Bonga points to pay for goods and services
The initiative will allow customers to use Bonga Points to pay for goods and services via Lipa Na Bonga points...
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African finance ministers call for coordinated COVID-19 response to mitigate adverse impact on economies and society
Africa needs an immediate emergency economic stimulus to the tune of US$100 billion.
Read moreNew report highlights significant gains from AfCFTA implementation in East Africa
The free trade agreement has the potential of boosting intra-African exports by more than USD 1.1 billion and creating more...
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KQ Board confirms Allan Kilavuka as Group Managing Director & CEO
The new CEO will join the Boards of all subsidiary companies and will remain on the Board of Jambojet initially...
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Ascent acquires leading manufacturer of construction materials
The Private Equity Fund is positioning itself for increased activity in the real estate and construction sectors.
Read moreSafaricom targets 2 million new customers with 0110, 0111prefix numbers
New-prefix SIM Cards now available free of charge with customers choosing their Preferred mobile phone number
Read moreDating apps a new frontier for cyber criminals
With Valentine’s Day approaching, singles and couples alike are under intensifying pressure to solidify their plans for this Friday. While...
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