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World Water Day: Greenpeace demands more commitment to defend South African people’s right to water
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The spotlight on water is at the heart of all conversations in South Africa with questions mainly being raised around sustainable water management, government’s role in the securing access of clean water for all citizens
This year, South Africa will observe World Water Week under the ominous cloud of the Cape Town water crisis, and the stark reality of long-term...
Following the huge success of its first and second editions in 2016 which attracted over 420 delegates, the 3rd Africa Islamic Finance Forum (www.Africa-IF.com) will return 27-28 March, located at the Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos Nigeria hosted by the Ministry of Finance Nigeria in collaboration with the Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) (www.ICD-PS.org).
This exclusive, invitation-only...
Group reports KES 5.6 Billion PBT for the year 2017
NIC Group PLC is ready for its next phase of pace-setting growth and market leadership positioning after successfully concluding its three-year strategic plan.
Over the last few years, NIC Bank Kenya Plc, the Group’s flagship, has strongly positioned itself as a leading retail and SME Bank coming on the back of...
Africa Spirits Limited (ASL), Kenya’s leading local alcoholic spirits manufacturer, has announced a Sh200 million new investment in non-refillable closures for its leading brand, Legend Brandy.
The company which introduced the technology on its products in 2015 says it is investing the money in redesigning Legend Brandy’s caps with the latest technology as part of its continuous innovation strategy.
“For us...
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Professional Golfers Of Kenya Partner With Safaricom For Tournament Management Software
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Platform to host website with information on players and tournaments
The Professional Golfers of Kenya (PGK) has received KES 1 million from Safaricom for the sponsorship of a Tournament Management System (TMS) for their members.
The TMS includes a full tour membership system, tournament entry option, player database and financial recordings. It will also have information on tournament draws, scoring,...
Coca-Cola Central, East and West Africa franchise has been named as the sole beverage sponsor for the 50th edition of the Barclays Kenya Open Golf tournament, that started today at the Muthaiga Golf Club.
Through its premium water brand Keringet, Coca-Cola will provide beverages for professional and amateur golfers, as well as the hundreds of golf fans expected to attend...
15 teams arrive in Kakamega ahead of the 4 day contest
The inaugural edition of the Chapa Dimba Na Safaricom youth tournament reaches home stretch this week as Kakamega County plays host to the national finals.
The opening ceremony of the tournament will be held on Thursday morning at the Bukhungu Stadium. Kakamega High will also be used to...
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CBA LAUNCHES OPERATIONS IN RWANDA FOLLOWING THE SUCCESSFUL ACQUISITION ON CRANE BANK RWANDA
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Kenya’s largest privately owned bank, Commercial Bank of Africa (CBA) has officially started its banking operations in Rwanda following the successful acquisition of Crane Bank Rwanda Ltd, now re-launched as CBA Rwanda Limited.
The move into Rwanda, increases CBA’s footprint in the continent, to five countries, which include Tanzania, Uganda, Ivory Coast and Kenya where the 56-year-old bank has its...
British Ambassador to Ethiopia Susanna Moorehead visited Arakele Design College on 15 March to see how one innovative British-Ethiopian partnership is helping create both stunning new fashion and new opportunities for underprivileged women and refugees in Ethiopia.
Arakele is the brainchild of Briton Arabella Stewart and Ethiopian Mikele Goitom. Since 2014 400 students have graduated from Arakele programmes, which range...