Nigeria: 10 African Countries Without a Functional National Airline

Nigeria: 10 African Countries Without a Functional National Airline

Despite the growing importance of air travel for trade, tourism, and regional integration, not all African countries operate a functional national airline. While some nations, such as Ethiopia and Rwanda, have flag carriers, others have grounded their fleets due to financial challenges, mismanagement, or political instability. In many cases, these countries now rely on foreign…

What is Stamp Duty When it Comes To Property Transactions in Kenya?

What is Stamp Duty When it Comes To Property Transactions in Kenya?

In Kenya, when you buy a house or make a property transaction, you have to pay something called “stamp duty.” It’s like a tax that the government charges you to transfer property from one person to another. Let’s explore what this stamp duty is, who pays it, how much it costs, and some important things…

Why Universities Are The Unplugged AI Readiness Link

Why Universities Are The Unplugged AI Readiness Link

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is redefining economic opportunity globally. As explored in the first part of this series, The Race for AI Leadership: Africa’s Moment of Decision, Africa’s burgeoning youth population presents both a significant demographic dividend and a critical challenge. Poised to deliver over one-third of the global workforce by 2050, the continent risks seeing…

KALRO Nyota bean a game changer in the agriculture sector – Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization

KALRO Nyota bean a game changer in the agriculture sector – Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization

Bean farming is an important part of the Kenyan economy. The crop is  staple food for many Kenyans. Beans are a good source of protein and fiber, they are also a relatively inexpensive food. Beans are grown in almost all regions of Kenya, but the major bean-growing areas are the Central, Rift Valley, Western, and…

LG Electronics’ preliminary operating profit posts double-digit fall in Q2

LG Electronics’ preliminary operating profit posts double-digit fall in Q2

Preliminary operating profit tumbled 46.6 percent from a year earlier to 639.1 billion won (467.1 million U.S. dollars) in the April-June quarter, missing marketing expectations of about 750 billion won (548.1 million dollars). The double-digit reduction was attributed to the delayed consumer demand at home, the U.S. protectionist moves, and the stiffer competition. Preliminary revenue…

Slovenia Joins the Digital Nomad Visa List Launching November 2025

Slovenia Joins the Digital Nomad Visa List Launching November 2025

The buzz around Slovenia isn’t just about the visa—it’s about the lifestyle. Nestled between Italy, Austria, Hungary, and Croatia, Slovenia is a small alpine country that offers a slower pace of life, stunning nature, and a lower cost of living than many of its European neighbors. For digital nomads looking to avoid the crowds (and…