Blog – Page 65 – Nomad Press

24 Jun

Joint green efforts by Africa, China key to growth

China Daily0 CommentsBusinessAfDB, Africa, Solar

Africa's vast potential for renewable energy, combined with China's technological expertise and investment capacity, presents a unique opportunity for mutual economic growth, experts say. This collaboration can drive sustainable development, alleviate energy poverty and stimulate economic activities across the African continent, they said. Speaking during the African Development Bank Group's annual meeting in Kenya's capital Nairobi, which concluded recently, Kevin Kariuki, the bank's vice-president for power, energy, climate and green growth, said the continent needs to tap into renewable energy for industrial growth. "I believe that by investing in Africa's renewable energy infrastructure, China can help build large-scale solar farms,…

23 Jun

ECOWAS Deploys A System To Improve Animal Surveillance

admin0 CommentsBusinessAnimal, ECOWAS, Health

The ECOWAS Regional Animal Health Center (RAHC) successfully deployed the Regional Animal Health Information System (RAHIS) in Assinie, Côte d’Ivoire. This initiative marks a significant step in enhancing animal health surveillance and management across the ECOWAS region. The training session, held from 19 to 21 June, brought together veterinary professionals, animal health experts and information systems specialists from the Member States, who received practical guidance on the implementation and use of RAHIS. The system is designed to improve data collection, communication, and analysis of animal health information, thereby enhancing the region’s capacity to monitor and control animal diseases.

23 Jun

Warriors shock Bulls to clinch Vodacom United Rugby Championship Title

admin0 CommentsSportsBulls, Glasgow Warriors, Rugby

The Glasgow Warriors delivered an impressive, polished second-half performance to clinch the Vodacom United Rugby Championship with a pulsating 21-16 triumph over the Vodacom Bulls at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday evening. The Vodacom Bulls led 13-7 at halftime after both sides managed to score a converted try, with fly half Johan Goosen's two successful penalty goals separating the teams at the break. However, the Warriors successfully turned things around in the second half to score two more converted tries and then showed true warrior spirit in defence to restrict the Bulls to just one penalty goal in a second period…

23 Jun

Blitzboks to face Uganda in repechage quarter-final

admin0 CommentsSportsBlitzboks, Rugby, South African

The Springbok Sevens team completed a successful pool stage of their World Rugby Sevens Repechage tournament in Monaco on Saturday, finishing top of Pool A with victories over Tonga (31-7) and Chile (26-7) after defeating Mexico (44-0) on Friday, and will now face Uganda at 11h31 (SA time) on Sunday in the quarter-final. The Monaco winner will qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Springbok Sevens interim Head Coach, Philip Snyman, praised his troops after the three wins, saying that an important first hurdle was crossed. "We needed to top the pool and to do so, we needed to play…

23 Jun

Salim Swaleh Among GoK Officials Arrested

admin0 CommentsNewsMusalia Mudavadi, Salim Swaleh

Salim Swaleh is among government officials arrested on Saturday June 22, 2024 at the Office of the Prime Secretary and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora Affairs (OPCS-MFDA) Musalia Mudavadi in Nairobi. Swaleh served as the Director of OPCS Press Service and whose office the swindlers were found nested with fake door switch-nametags. According to a press release, “a cabal of fraudsters and Government officers who facilitated their operations at OPCS-MFDA at Kenya Railways building were arrested. Further investigations by relevant law enforcement agencies are ongoing to track and arrest other conspirators who may have been involved.” The arrests…

23 Jun

Safaricom Launches ‘Shine Kenya Shinda Mamilii Kama Bingwa Promotion’

admin0 CommentsTechnologySafaricom

Thirty (30) Safaricom customers from across the country will each win KES 1 million weekly, with the grand prize winner receiving KES 5 million. Safaricom will also support various community projects as part of the promotion. 20th June 2024… Safaricom (NSE: SCOM) has today announced a new promotion dubbed ‘Shine Kenya Shinda Mamilii Kama Bingwa Promotion’ in the Eastern Region at Kabati, Kitui County to celebrate customers with daily and weekly cash prizes. The eight-week promotion will reward over 2.5 million Safaricom customers across the country with a range of prizes and support community projects. Beyond individual prizes, the weekly…

23 Jun

Ukrainian attack on Sevastopol kills 2, injures 22

TASS0 CommentsWorldRussia, Ukraine

A Ukrainian attack on Sevastopol killed two people, and injured 22 on Sunday, Governor Mikhail Razvozhayev said. One of the fatalities is a two-yar-old child, the official said on Telegram. The governor described the situation at the city’s Uchkuyevka area as grave. "All available emergency medical crews have been sent there. Some people have already been taken to a hospital, and they are being provided with all the necessary assistance. All forces have been mobilized. The number of people seeking medical assistance has risen to 22," he wrote. Razvozhayev earlier said, citing preliminary data, that Russian air defenses destroyed five…

23 Jun

2024 NBO LITFEST to be held next week

admin0 CommentsEntertainmentNairobi, NBO Litfest

Book Bunk and Hay Festival are co-hosting this year’s edition of NBO Litfest, taking place from June 27 - 30 June 2024 at three public libraries in Nairobi: Kaloleni Library, Eastlands Library, and McMillan Memorial Library. This year marks a special iteration of the festival, as Book Bunk partners with Hay Festival Global to bring an unparalleled celebration of literature and free expression to the heart of Nairobi. The festival timings for all days will be from 10 - 8 PM. For more information on the 2024 NBO Litfest, visit NBO Litfest. Ahead of the festival, Angela Wachuka, co-founder of…

23 Jun

Will Ruto Achieve His Promises with Rejection of Finance Bill 2024?

Capt. Ali Roba0 CommentsOpinionsAli Roba, Finance Bill, William Ruto

Despite the valid rejection of some aspects of the finance bill and the public outcry, I feel sympathy for President William Ruto, who is facing a difficult situation. If he borrows money, he faces public outrage; if he raises taxes, he encounters backlash. How can Ruto fulfill his promises without borrowing or increasing taxes? President Ruto has done remarkably well under these circumstances. He inherited a harsh reality with many debts from Uhuru Kenyatta’s tenure maturing in 2023 and beyond. He must balance executing visible projects with maintaining the country’s creditworthiness by paying off interest liabilities that are falling due.…

23 Jun

Zimbabwe announces flexible tax payments to bolster currency transition

admin0 CommentsAfricaDollar, Zimbabwe

In a move aimed at supporting the transition to the new Zimbabwe Gold (ZIG) currency, Finance and Economic Development Minister Mthuli Ncube has announced more flexible guidelines for the payment of corporate income tax. In a statement, Ncube said companies will now be able to pay their 2024 second quarter corporate income tax obligations on a 50/50 basis using both the local ZIG currency and foreign currency. This represents a departure from the previous requirement for tax payments to align with a company’s currency of trade. “The more stable economic environment ushered in by the new Zimbabwe Gold currency has…