Topic: South Africa
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Canal+ gets approval to fully acquire Multichoice, addresses job cut concerns
Jul 28, 2025 at 01:40 PM
French media powerhouse Canal+ has secured conditional approval to purchase the remaining shares in MultiChoice Group Limited, bringing its ownership of the African pay-TV giant to...
Kenyan startups raise over Sh4 billion as Africa’s May tech funding hits Sh33 billion
Jun 10, 2025 at 09:08 PM
Kenyan startups secured an estimated Sh4 billion in funding in May, standing firm as the fourth most funded tech ecosystem in Africa, even as Egypt swept the month with a commandin...
10 African countries with highest debt to China and how they used borrowed cash
Jun 09, 2025 at 03:59 PM
China’s lending to Africa is once again on the rise, with new figures revealing that Angola alone has borrowed Sh6.9 trillion over two decades, more than any other African nation...
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CECILIA MAKAU: Bancassurance is driving insurance uptake among SMEs
Apr 24, 2025 at 05:54 PM
Kenyan banks have in recent years ramped up their insurance product offerings as the country pushes to lift uptake beyond 2.3 per cent....
South Africa seeks Kenya's support for AfDB president candidate Tshabalala
Apr 08, 2025 at 11:41 AM
South Africa has reached out to Kenya for support in the upcoming African Development Bank (AfDB) presidential elections, with the South African government backing Bajabulile Swazi...
All banks will be compelled to disclose climate risks under new CBK regulations
Apr 07, 2025 at 09:56 PM
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has given banks and mortgage finance firms 18 months to begin the mandatory disclosure of climate-related financial exposure linked to the individua...
Africa’s billionaires' collective wealth expands past $100 billion for first time
Apr 01, 2025 at 03:37 PM
For the first time, the cumulative wealth of Africa’s dollar billionaires has surpassed the $100 billion mark, reaching $105 billion, according to Forbes....
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KQ caught up in yet another passenger drama, this time in South Africa - VIDEO
Feb 06, 2025 at 03:06 PM
Kenya Airways (KQ) has found itself embroiled in yet another controversy regarding its passenger boarding procedures....
Africa urged to reclaim its narrative as media bias costs Sh544 billion annually
Jan 22, 2025 at 04:48 PM
A clarion call for Africa to reclaim its narrative resonated at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, where renowned communications expert Gina Din-Kariuki urged the cont...
Radisson Hotel Group appoints Sandra Kneubuhler as MD for Sub Sahara Africa
Nov 08, 2024 at 03:24 AM
Radisson Hotel Group has promoted Sandra Kneubuhler to Managing Director for Sub Sahara Africa after she previously served as Country Director of Sales and District Director for So...
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How South Africa is playing a key role in AstraZeneca global clinical trial triumphs
Nov 08, 2024 at 02:34 AM
It has now emerged that South Africa is playing a greater role in AstraZeneca’s global clinical trials and in the process furthering medical research and dispensing innovative tr...
Kenya’s African exports hit Sh248.7 billion, climbing 26 per cent on robust trade ties
Nov 05, 2024 at 02:13 PM
Kenya has recorded an impressive 26 per cent surge in its exports to African nations over the first seven months of 2024, driven by an increase in shipments and bolstered bilateral...
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KECOBO raid results in deactivation of pirate sports streaming website score808
Nov 04, 2024 at 09:33 PM
A swift raid has dismantled the popular pirate streaming site score808.US, disrupting a major hub of unauthorised sports streaming across Kenya and beyond....
Withholding Tax is not applicable on management, professional fees - TAT
Sep 12, 2024 at 09:39 PM
In a landmark decision, the Tax Appeals Tribunal (TAT) has reaffirmed that withholding tax is not applicable on management or professional fees under the Kenya-France and Kenya-Sou...
New bill proposes annual licensing fee for bankers, pushes industry reforms
Sep 09, 2024 at 12:20 PM
A new bill introduced in the Kenyan Parliament seeks to establish a regulatory body for the country's banking sector....
Uber Comfort unveiled in strategic bid to elevate ride-hailing experience in Nairobi
Mar 06, 2024 at 09:49 PM
Uber has unveiled a premium ride option in Nairobi, offering riders a more comfortable and customizable journey experience....
Another Appointment: Polycarp Igathe takes on new role at Tiger Brands
Feb 24, 2024 at 03:26 PM
Polycarp Igathe, a familiar name in Kenyan politics and business, has embarked on a new chapter in his career, this time with South African food and consumer goods giant Tiger Bran...
Kenya mandates minimum battery life for imported used electric vehicles
Feb 20, 2024 at 11:49 AM
The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) issued a crucial notice today, impacting importers of used or secondhand electric motor vehicles....
IFC pours Sh3 billion into IHS Kenya's Green Affordable Housing endeavour
Dec 21, 2023 at 06:00 AM
In a move towards advancing Kenya's affordable housing sector, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) has formalized an equity investment, amounting to Sh3.08 billion ($20.9 m...
Kenya pitches for more investment in Affordable Housing at key forum in SA
Dec 14, 2023 at 02:44 PM
Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome has urged for more investment abroad in Kenya’s ambitious Affordable Housing programme....
