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Showdown expected at Bukhungu as Gor Mahia Youth FC face Kapenguria Heroes in the Chapa Dimba National Grand Finale
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Showdown is expected at Bukhungu stadium tomorrow as Gor Mahia Youth FC face Kapenguria Heroes in the boys National Grand Finale of the Chapa Dimba Na Safaricom Youth tournament.
Gor Mahia edged out Mukumu boys to qualify for finals scoring 3:1 despite playing one-man less after their key striker Dickson Omwenga got a red card for rough play. It...
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Virtual Reality Zones to transform the indoor themepark experience in Africa
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New technology to bring immersive experience in indoor theme parks
Remember how you thought wearing flimsy 3D glasses in theatres would never catch on, now get ready to spend an entire day wearing VR goggles for your next adventure. Experts believe that the next big thing for entertainment and leisure industry especially in the Middle East and neighbouring region would...
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The African Guarantee Fund joins African Banker Awards as platinum sponsor capping a remarkable year for the fund
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The African Guarantee Fund joins African Banker Awards as platinum sponsor capping a remarkable year for the fund
This year’s awards will take place in Busan, Korea during the AfDB’s annual meetings in May
LONDON, United Kingdom, March 23, 2018/ -- The African Guarantee Fund (AGF) (www.AfricanGuaranteeFund.com) was officially launched in 2012, as an initiative of the African Development Bank alongside...
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How fintech providers are enabling financial institutions in Rwanda to accelerate their digital transformation
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How fintech providers are enabling financial institutions in Rwanda to accelerate their digital transformation
Today’s technology offers financial institutions in Africa countless opportunities to improve their business
Speakers at the International Conference on Responsible and Inclusive Finance (ICRIF) (http://www.amir.org.rw) held in Kigali on 21 March urged Rwandan microfinance institutions (MFIs) to embrace new-age technology to streamline their operations and to enhance...
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Savannah Cement wins EABC awards, trains its sight on a wider regional market fuelled by a quality promise
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Local cement manufacturer, Savannah Cement has renewed its commitment to scale the East African market and beyond following an illustrious performance at the just concluded East Africa Business Council (EABC) Business Excellence Awards 2018.
Inspired by its performance against its corporate peers and competitors, Savannah Cement, has confirmed plans to enhance its end to end quality assurance programs to...
The Coca-Cola Bottlers Africa (CCBA) Kenya targets to plant 10,000 indigenous tree seedlings by the end of the year in an effort to conserve one of the country’s main water tower.
As part of the activity to mark the World Water Day, the bottlers partnered with the County Government of Kiambu to plant 3,000 indigenous tree seedlings at Kamae Forest...
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Tar Tar Girls and Plateau Queens to face-off in the Chapa Dimba Na Safaricom Grand Finale
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Tar Tar girls from West Pokot and Plateau Queens from Nyanza are the girls’ teams that will fight for the National glory in the National grand finale of the ongoing Chapa Dimba Na Safaricom National finals.
Tar Tar qualified for the finals after beating their opponents Arch Bishop Njenga from Western 2:0 in tough semifinals held today at Bukhungu...
Results of voting for elective posts at the Kenya Rugby Union Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 21 March 2018:
Vice Chairman
Thomas Opiyo 34
Moses Ndale 21
* Thomas Opiyo retains Vice Chairman seat for a four year term
Treasurer
Joshua Aroni 43
Terence Adembesa 13
*Joshua Aroni retains Treasurer seat for a four year term
Secretary
Oduor Gangla 50
Jack Okoth 5
(1 spoilt vote)
*Oduor Gangla retains Secretary seat for...
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Making water infrastructure intelligent is a water wise move for Africa
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By Sabine Dall’Omo, CEO for Siemens Southern and Eastern Africa
Rapid urbanisation across the continent is having an effect on water demands and it is estimated that by the year 2030, the world will need 40% more water than its current accessible, reliable supply.
Compounding the issue and according to the UN’s Water for Life Report (https://goo.gl/wnaMxC), it is estimated that approximately 300...
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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...