Kenyan central bank holds its key lending rate at 7.0%
Kenya’s central bank held its benchmark lending rate at 7.0% for the third time in a row on Wednesday, saying
UN Security Council extends sanctions on Central African Republic
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Tuesday unanimously adopted a resolution extending sanctions, including an arms and ammunition embargo,
World Bank gives Zambia 142 mln USD to support women empowerment, girls’ education
The World Bank has given Zambia 142 million U.S. dollars which will go towards livelihood support for women and boost
Kenya’s Tsavo National Park hit by another fire: local media reports
A fire broke out in Tsavo East National Park in southeast Kenya on Wednesday, local media reported. Reports indicate that
Africa’s COVID-19 infections surpass 878,000 as deaths surge beyond 18,400
The number of COVID-19 infections in Africa have surpassed 878,000 as the continent continues to see a surge in new
The Gambia’s President Barrow enters self-isolation after deputy tests positive for COVID-19
The Gambia’s President Adama Barrow has gone into self-isolation after vice president Isatou Touray tested positive for COVID-19. The presidency
UN decries human trafficking in Malawi
The United Nations has sounded the alarm over rampant human trafficking in Malawi, which has forced underage persons into forced
China donates masks, other items to Sierra Leone to celebrate 49th anniversary of diplomatic ties
China has donated face masks and other items to Sierra Leone as the two countries celebrated their 49th anniversary of
Standard Bank’s half-year earnings could halve due to R2bn hole created by Covid-19
Standard Bank says lower transaction volumes due to depressed spending during the lockdown, coupled with decreased loans and debt relief for
Marathon star Kipchoge signed as Kenya’s tourism ambassador
The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) said Wednesday that it has signed world marathon record holder and Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge