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01/09/2023

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09/05/2023

Kenya to setup tech innovation fund to support start-ups
https://www.zawya.com/en/wealth/funds/kenya-to-setup-tech-innovation-fund-to-support-start-ups-fzwyi0f6

09/05/2023

According to IFPI, the organisation that represents the recorded music industry worldwide, last year, Sub-Saharan Africa became the fastest-growing region – worldwide – in terms of recorded music revenue growth. The report has it that the region recorded more than 30 per cent growth (34.7 per cent) a fact that was driven largely by a significant boost to revenues in the region’s largest market, South Africa.
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/entertainment/news/article/2001469459/african-music-tops-revenue-growth-worldwide-ifpi-report

09/05/2023

Smart casual is halfway between dressed up and dressed down: here’s how to do it
https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2023/apr/28/smart-casual-is-halfway-between-dressed-up-and-dressed-down-heres-how-to-do-it

09/05/2023

Africa’s fine art market is gaining more visibility, fueled by a surge of demand from international and, increasingly, local collectors.
https://www.howwemadeitinafrica.com/african-art-a-billion-dollar-moment/153272/

09/05/2023

Silicon Valley Bank, the bank of choice for most startups and venture capitalists, is no more. It was closed after the bank announced it had lost $1.8 billion in the sale of treasuries and securities.
https://startupafrica.news/frican-startups/

09/05/2023

Trainer responsible for transforming the bodies of Michael B. Jordan and Keke Palmer shares the 2 biggest fitness mistakes to avoid
https://www.insider.com/michael-b-jordan-keke-palmer-trainer-fitness-tips-2023-5

09/05/2023

Kenya to setup tech innovation fund to support start-ups
https://www.zawya.com/en/wealth/funds/kenya-to-setup-tech-innovation-fund-to-support-start-ups-fzwyi0f6

09/05/2023

Israeli military took no accountability for journalists it killed over past 20 years, press freedom group says.
Source; https://edition.cnn.com/2023/05/09/middleeast/israel-military-journalists-killed-intl/index.html

08/05/2023

'A Journey Through Nairobi' photo competition, by Nairobi Governor Johnston Sakaja.
Source; https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/entertainment/arts-and-culture/article/2001471930/a-journey-through-nairobi-in-pictures

08/05/2023

Growing bent towards sports by both the viewers and players all across the globe is driving the growth of the sports technology market rapidly.
Source; https://www.globenewswire.com/en/news-release/2023/05/04/2661232/28124/en/Global-Sports-Technology-Market-Analysis-Report-2023-A-33-21-Billion-Market-by-2028-from-18-22-Billion-in-2022-Digital-Transformations-in-Stadiums-and-Arenas-Bodes-well-for-the-Sec.html

08/05/2023

West Africa now leads in mobile money adoption, surpassing Kenya's M-Pesa success story, making the region the world's largest growing mobile money market. Source: https://african.business/2023/05/technology-information/west-africa-worlds-largest-growing-mobile-money-market-in-2022-says-gsma-report

08/05/2023

Meet five refugee journalists using the power of the press to empower others.
Source; https://www.unrefugees.org/news/meet-five-refugee-journalists-using-the-power-of-the-press-to-empower-others/

08/05/2023

Mediators face difficulties in resolving Sudan crisis. . Link: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-65495539

01/05/2023

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20/04/2023

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15/03/2023

Remember that the aim of marketing is simple- it’s to generate revenue. In such a crowded industry, marketing for wellness throws brands a crucial lifeline, and helps you stand out from the crowd as you find your audience and form a solid connection with them.

Source; https://www.commonground.digital/paid-social/wellness-marketing-ideas-for-health-and-wellness-business/

15/03/2023

Dramatic Kenya vs Ethiopia battles have been the hallmark of international competitions over the years, with successive generations of athletes from the two nations religiously following in the footsteps of their predecessors.

Source; https://nation.africa/kenya/sports/athletics/haile-gebrselassie-kenyans-made-me-the-star-i-am-today-4158564

15/03/2023

Africa Fashion Up, the first large-scale Parisian event dedicated to contemporary African fashion, returns this year for a third edition placed under the sign of audacity and originality, while giving a special place to ethical and sustainable fashion.
The selected future laureates will have the chance to showcase their original creations at a major fashion show to be held on 7 July at the Quai Branly - Jacques Chirac Museum. The call for applications is open from February 15 to April 15, 2023.
Source; https://www.africafashionup.com/en/inscription

15/03/2023

Founder Sam Altman admitted that GPT-4, is still flawed and limited.

Source; https://nation.africa/kenya/business/technology/chatgpt-update-more-human-company-says-4159086

15/03/2023

Freddy was still causing localised rains and winds in southern Malawi on Tuesday, but conditions were expected to ease from Wednesday evening, according to the country's meteorological service.

Source; https://nation.africa/africa/news/cyclone-freddy-death-toll-in-malawi-and-mozambique-passes-200-4159074

14/03/2023

Nigerian female artists taking the world by storm, leading the way for other Africans to gain recognition on the global stage.

Source; https://businessday.ng/life-arts/article/nigerian-female-artists-take-centre-stage-on-music-global-scene/

14/03/2023

Since EU member states met last month to agree to phase out COVID-related entry regulations for travellers from China, Hong Kong and Macau, other countries around the world have also been relaxing restrictions.

Source; https://www.travelnews.co.za/article/world-reopening-fully-china

14/03/2023

Kenya's Amina Chawahir Mohamed, South Africa's Bonang Mohale, Chancellor at the University of the Free State and Professor at Johannesburg Business School; and Cameroon's Njoya Tiku, Manager of the UNDP Regional Office in West and Central are some of the prominent personalities featured on the list.

Source; https://www.africanews.com/2023/01/03/100-most-reputable-africans-in-2023-announced/

14/03/2023

The Magical Kenya Open not only offers more exposure to the players and a chance for Kenya to get global recognition in the world of golf, but also gives the fans a chance to participate in seamless betting with Sportsbet.io.

Source; https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/branding-voice/article/2001468712/sportsbetio-brings-cryptocurrency-golf-betting-to-kenya-for-the-magical-kenya-open-2023

14/03/2023

A security officer with experience in areas where banditry is a problem claims to have information on people who work with the bandits to their advantage.

Source; https://nation.africa/kenya/counties/informers-the-enemies-within-frustrating-war-against-bandits-in-north-rift-4156890

13/03/2023

SA Rugby says it will discuss the possible implementation of experimental law changes to lower the height of a legal tackle in amateur rugby.
This recommendation will be discussed by the global governing body's council in May, and if approved, national unions (like SA Rugby) would be given the choice of agreeing to a global trial.
Source; https://www.news24.com/sport/rugby/springboks/sa-rugby-to-discuss-lowering-tackle-height-for-schools-clubs-essential-to-the-sports-future-20230313

13/03/2023

The second-largest stablecoin in the world reiterated the now-famous adage coined by Nobuhiro Kiyotaki and John Moore when it was affected by the failure of a California bank late last week.
In a 2001 speech that was later published as a paper with the same name, the economists had stated that "evil" was the source of all money.

Source; https://techcentral.co.za/svb-collapse-shows-fickleness-of-crypto-money/223238/

13/03/2023

It goes without saying that one of the responsibilities as a leader in human resource management is to assist in enhancing corporate culture.
But, a strong corporate culture doesn't just appear.
It requires some preparation and work.
In this post, we outline seven effective strategies for enhancing company culture.

Source; https://www.octanner.com/uk/culture-glossary/improve-workplace-culture-7-powerful-practices-.html