Namibia Launches Second Global African Hydrogen Summit

Namibia Launches Second Global African Hydrogen Summit

The second edition of the Global African Hydrogen Summit has been launched in Windhoek yesterday with the international event set to take place from 9 to 11 September 2025 in Windhoek, Namibia, under the theme “Ambition in Action: Fuelling Africa’s Green Industrial Revolution.” The inaugural edition hosted in Namibia last year brought together over 1500…

What the CBK Rate Cut Means for Kenya’s Real Estate Market in 2025

What the CBK Rate Cut Means for Kenya’s Real Estate Market in 2025

On June 10, 2025, the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) cut its benchmark lending rate by 25 basis points, reducing it from 10% to 9.75%. This rate cut comes at a time when high inflation, elevated loan costs, and reduced liquidity have put pressure on households and businesses alike. Investors, whether purchasing rental properties or…

Canada passes law fast-tracking ‘nation building’ projects to counter Trump

Canada passes law fast-tracking ‘nation building’ projects to counter Trump

JUNE 27 – Canada’s parliament has passed a landmark bill giving Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government new powers to fast-track major national projects. The One Canadian Economy Act was passed by the Senate on Thursday, and allows the cabinet to streamline approvals processes and bypass certain provisions of federal laws for projects that could boost…

New tourist border crossing opens between Kruger and Zim

New tourist border crossing opens between Kruger and Zim

Image: Unsplash A new seasonal, tourism-only border crossing between South Africa’s Kruger National Park and Zimbabwe’s Gonarezhou National Park has officially opened as a pilot project, offering travellers a unique way to explore the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Conservation Area (GLTFCA). ALSO READ: Make your next safari fun and educational for the kids Approved by the…

Raising Kids in Gated Communities: What Kenyan Parents Should Know

Raising Kids in Gated Communities: What Kenyan Parents Should Know

Over the past decade, Kenya’s urban landscape has shifted dramatically. Let’s face it, safety is often the biggest motivator for families moving into gated estates. Choosing to raise children in a gated community is a deeply personal decision, shaped by priorities around safety, lifestyle, budget, and values. Over the past decade, Kenya’s urban landscape has…

Google For Start-ups Accelerator Africa Selects AI Innovators

Google For Start-ups Accelerator Africa Selects AI Innovators

Google today announced the selection of 15 promising tech start-ups for its Google for Startups Accelerator: Africa Class 9 programme. These innovative start-ups, hailing from Ghana, Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, and South Africa, are leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to address significant challenges across diverse sectors, including fintech, agritech, healthtech, and professional services. In an…