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Kenya to host flower buyers from 75 countries for the 11th edition of International Flower Trade Exhibition
Nairobi is set to host the global flower trade fraternity for the 11th edition of the International Flower Trade Exhibition (IFTEX) from June 4-6 2024, as Kenya stamps its growing dominance in the sector.
The Kenya Revenue Authority and the UK partner to streamline customs valuation process
The Kenya Revenue Authority and the United Kingdom (UK) have partnered to streamline the Customs valuation process to make it more efficient, transparent, consistent, and predictable.
Nexgen Packaging opens African headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya
Nexgen Packaging, a global provider of apparel brand identification and packaging products, has announced the grand opening of its African headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya.
Kenya Airways launches direct flights to Maputo, Mozambique
The expansion takes flight from 14th June 2024, further solidifying KQ's commitment to strengthening its network and offering seamless travel experiences across the continent.
[Kenya] Mombasa green entrepreneurs launch Zero Waste Festival
Zero Waste Fest culminated a week-long digital campaign dubbed #BeatPlasticPollution aimed at addressing the plastic pollution menace in Mombasa.
JW Marriott unveils second property in Kenya
Standing as the tallest hotel in the country with 35 stories in the Westlands commercial district, JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi captures the essence of Kenya’s natural beauty and heritage.
German manufacturer Karcher invests €3 million in the Kenyan market
This investment was made to operationalize the business into a full subsidiary, which includes a regional distribution center at the Freight Forwarders Solutions warehouse, Tatu City, the 5,000-acre mixed-use Special Economic Zone (SEZ) on Nairobi's doorstep, positioning Kenya as a hub for East Africa.
Kenya Airways and Virgin Atlantic announce new codeshare agreement
The first phase of the agreement will allow customers booking through Virgin Atlantic to directly purchase flights on Kenya Airways’ Heathrow to Nairobi service.
[Column] Anthony Mwangi: Road towards gainful employment in Kenya: The Dual TVET approach
The evolving employment landscape demands a fresh perspective, one that champions the pragmatic alternative of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET).
Kenya Airways Cargo launches direct flights from Sharjah to Nairobi
To commemorate Kenya Airways Cargo's (KQ Cargo) recent route expansion to include direct cargo flights from Sharjah in the UAE.
Kenya Airways boosts its network with increased frequencies and additional destinations
Kenya Airways (KQ) has announced plans to boost its growing network with increased frequencies to five destinations and the addition of Eldoret and Maputo to its network.
GA Telesis delivers two Boeing 737-800SF freighters to Kenya Airways
The aircraft is part of the GA Telesis owned fleet and was delivered to Kenya Airways as part of a two aircraft transaction.
2024 Dubai WoodShow to feature seven country pavilions
Dubai International Wood and Woodworking Machinery Exhibition (Dubai WoodShow), is poised for its landmark 20th edition, scheduled from March 5 to 7, 2024, at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
Kenya Airways and Vietnam Airlines renew codeshare agreement
The codeshare partnership will allow customers to enjoy flexibility and choice with smooth connections via Bangkok and Nairobi to points such as Johannesburg, Cape Town, Dar es Salaam, Kisumu, Entebbe, Kigali, and Mombasa, among others.
Canon and MindMe International partner to empower Kenyan youth through creative storytelling
This collaboration aims to empower marginalized communities through sustainable development, with a focus on fostering positive change in young individuals' lives.
Tap domestic sovereign wealth funds to build Africa back better
The head of the Africa Investment Forum, African Development Bank Senior Director Chinelo Anohu, has called for stronger strategic partnerships and greater involvement of African sovereign wealth funds to rebuild the continent’s economies following the Covid-19 pandemic.
Participants in AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum to benefit from Barbados visa waiver
African participants in the first-ever AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF2022) taking place in Bridgetown, Barbados will benefit from a decision by the Government to waive visa requirements for passport holders from 24 African countries who would have needed visas to enter the country.
L'ABR stimule la création de richesse et un changement durable dans l'économie privée Africaine
L'African Business Roundtable (ABR) a eu un impact retentissant au fil des ans et continue d'être la force motrice du changement et de la transformation à travers l'Afrique.
ABR drives wealth creation, sustainable change in African private economy
The African Business Roundtable (ABR) has made resonating impacts over the years and continues to be the force driving change and transformation across Africa.
[Ethiopia] Saving lives and livelihoods initiative hits one-year milestone
The largest public health partnership between a global philanthropic organization and an African institution – has proven to be catalytic.
Grégoire Ndjaka re-elected African Union of Broadcasting’s (AUB) Chief Executive Officer
Grégoire Ndjaka is the new Chief Executive Officer of the African Union of Broadcasting (AUB), re-elected by Members of the Executive Council, in the sidelines of the Union’s 13th General Assembly, in Dakar.
Africa is organizing itself from the local level
For the very first time, a matchmaking permanent platform between African local authorities and investors interested in local Africa was launched.
Netflix to showcase African talent to the world as part of Africa month celebrations
Netflix the world’s leading streaming service is set to showcase African talent and stories to its subscribers around the world through a collection dubbed ‘From Cape to Cairo’ .
AfDB and Africa50, in partnership with the AU and AUDA NEPAD, to create Alliance for Green Infrastructure in Africa
The African Development Bank Group and Africa50, in partnership with the African Union Commission and the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD), are exploring collaboration with global partners to create an Alliance for Green Infrastructure in Africa.
African Union partners with APO GROUP to Re-brand and Re-position Africa to the world at the Expo 2020 Dubai
The African Union has announced a partnership with the APO group to Re-brand and Re-position Africa to the world at the Expo 2020 Dubai, to be held from October 2021 to March 2022.
Africa showcases 50 promising education innovations at the IEA virtual expo 2021
The African Union Commission together with its partners organized the ‘Innovating Education in Africa Virtual Expo 2021’ to showcase technical innovations in education.
L'Union Africaine s'associe à APO Group pour repositionner l'Afrique à l'Expo 2020 de Dubaï
Pour l'Afrique, c'est l'occasion de montrer au monde son vrai visage, notamment ses innovations, ses opportunités commerciales, son art, sa culture, son patrimoine et sa beauté naturelle
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COLUMNS.
[Column] Louis Avenant: Trends for African telcos in 2024
Africa’s vibrant telco sector is set for a bumper year in 2024 as it expands operations and broadens service offerings ...read full column here
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[Column] Virodh Sunderlall: What to expect from South Africa’s cybersecurity landscape in 2024
As widely reported last year, South Africa received the most cybersecurity threats on the continent by far ...read full column here
[Column] Stephen Bottger: The power of data analytics to revolutionise public safety
The use of applications, technology and data analytics can play a significant role in public safety globally ...read full column here
INTERVIEWS.
[Interview] Chester Wisniewski, Director of Global Field CTO, Sophos
Chester Wisniewski, the Director of Global Field CTO at Sophos, emphasizes several key trends and predictions for the cybersecurity realm in the coming year … read full interview here
[Interview]: Daniel Otu, Koa’s Production and Operations Director & the factory project lead
Daniel Otu, Koa’s Production and Operations Director & the factory project lead, touched on the challenges faced, the importance of sustainability, the role of local culture, and the lessons that shaped Koa’s future vision … read full interview here
[Interview] Oluwole Eweje, CEO-WATT Renewables Corporation
We provide sustainability for communities, especially communities that have very few businesses … read full interview here