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Donald Trump is back on his tariff game, and this time, it’s steel and aluminum in the crosshairs. The former (and possibly future) president declared a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports, setting off a chain reaction in […]

Emmanuel Macron is making moves—and this time, they’re AI-powered. The French president just announced a jaw-dropping €109 billion investment into artificial intelligence, putting France in the global AI arms race alongside the US and China. It’s a bold bet, one […]

Tuma Ventures Limited, the Nairobi-based fintech with a knack for shaking up digital payments, just leveled up in Tanzania! The Bank of Tanzania (BoT) has granted Tuma a Payment System Provider (PSP) licence, meaning the company can now roll out […]

KenGen just pulled off an earnings surprise that would make even the most seasoned investors do a double take. The power giant saw its after-tax profit soar by a jaw-dropping 79% to KSh 5.3 billion in the six months leading […]

Remember when Big Tech was all about changing the world? Well, Google just changed its mind. The search giant has quietly backspaced on some of its diversity hiring targets, joining an ever-growing club of companies hitting Ctrl+Z on their DEI […]

For decades, USAID has been a pillar of U.S. foreign aid, channeling billions into global humanitarian efforts. But now, with its overseas missions shutting down and staff being recalled, the question arises—was the agency truly a force for good, or […]

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, isn’t just sipping coffee—he’s buying the whole café. Dangote, through his private equity firm Alterra Capital, is teaming up with Phatisa Group to snag Java House, East Africa’s beloved coffee and dining chain. The deal, […]

For years, an MBA from a top school was the ultimate career flex. It promised six-figure salaries, cushy jobs, and enough networking power to jumpstart any career. But in 2024, even elite MBA graduates are hitting a wall. Harvard Business […]

In a bold, ocean-deep move, Safaricom is making waves by seeking approval to land Kenya’s very first telco-owned submarine Internet cable. Yes, you read that right—Safaricom’s not just sticking to cell towers; it’s heading underwater to claim a slice of […]

The mobile market just got a little more interesting! Equitel has officially nudged Telkom out of the bronze medal spot in market share, claiming a solid 2.1% as of September 2024. Telkom, now sulking in fourth place, has slid to […]