Tea prices at the weekly Mombasa auction rose slightly this week amid an increase in the volumes traded. At this week’s auction, a kilo averaged USD2.37(Sh287.24) up from USD2.33(Sh282.40) last …
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- Business and EconomySouthern Africa
South Africa’s plan for R156-billion renewable funding from rich nations gets Cabinet’s approval
South Africa’s cabinet endorsed an investment plan to help the country transition away from the use of coal, a key step in securing $8.5 billion (R156 billion) in climate finance …
- AgricultureBusinessEconomyKenya News
Kenya plans To Import 6-Million bags of Fertilizer Ahead Of Long Rainy Seasons
Kenya plans to import an additional 6-million bags of fertilizer ahead of the long rainy season of March 2023. President William Ruto said his Government will import varieties of fertilizers …
- BusinessEastern AfricaEconomyTechnologyUncategorized
Election jitters apply brakes on new vehicle sales
Sales of new motor vehicles dropped marginally in the nine months ended September, with the slowdown linked to the economic uncertainty in the context of the recent General Election. Formal …
- BusinessGlobal NewsInformation TechnologySpotlightTechnology
Google faces R2.9bn fine by India’s anti-trust watchdog
Google has been fined more than $160 million (around R2.9 billion) by India’s anti-trust watchdog after a probe found the tech behemoth was abusing its commanding position in the local …
UK Prime Minister, Liz Truss Less than two months after she assumed office has resigned. Ms. Truss announced her resignation on Thursday during a press briefing outside Downing Street. …
- Business and EconomyNigeriaWestern Africa
Nigerian government plans initiates strategy to turn N20 trillion CBN debt to bonds repayable over 40 years
The Nigerian government is to restructure its record N20 trillion debt to the central bank to bonds, a step seen as availing the revenue-starved government the luxury of longer time …
- AgricultureBusinessEconomyKenya News
Maize Prices Drop drastically Ahead of Harvesting Season in Kenya
Maize prices have dropped drastically below KES 5,000 for a 90Kg (kilogramme) bag for the first time in months as farmers in Kenya’s food basket, Uasin Gishu, start harvesting the …
- EducationNigeriaWestern Africa
Federal Government plans to restructure NYSC to include a diaspora scheme
The Federal Government of Nigeria said plans are underway to restructure the National Youth Service Scheme (NYSC) to include a diaspora support scheme. This was disclosed by Finance Minister Dr. Zainab …
- AirtelBusinessNigeriaTelecommunicationsWestern Africa
Nigeria’s telecoms regulator shuns ‘unilateral’ tarriff hike, directs telcos to make a reversal
Nigeria’s telecoms regulator has asked phone operators to suspend voice and data tariff hikes they introduced a month ago. The Nigerian Communication Commission, NCC, said the operators had carried out …