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The Tokyo Olympics begin on July 23 after being delayed a year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Initially, they were to begin on July 24 2020. This is the first time that the Olympic Games have been postponed and rescheduled, rather than cancelled. The modern Olympics, first held in Athens in 1896, have only ever been cancelled for World War I (1916) and World War II (1940 and 1944). However, the event retains the Tokyo 2020 name for marketing and branding purposes. The opening ceremony of Tokyo Olympics 2021 will take place at the newly-built National Stadium in the Japanese…
Supersport will broadcast the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games on 8 dedicated channels starting on July 23. SuperSport in its true style and commitment will curate the best events and top in world-class sports from across the globe live and in HD to viewers on DStv and GOtv. Nancy Matimu, Managing Director MultiChoice Kenya said, “Our DStv customers are assured of watching the best in class athletes as they compete for the top spots in Tokyo with multiple broadcast feeds.” On the other hand, “GOtv customers will enjoy four dedicated channels also getting the latest thrills, drama and action from the…
Nation Media Group’s (NMG) share buy-back program has achieved 74.23 per cent of the targeted 20,739,652 ordinary shares. The amount represents 10 per cent of the company’s issued share capital since its opening on 28th June, 2021through the Nairobi Securities Exchange at a price of Ksh25 ($0.23) per share. Shareholders approved the transaction on June 25. “Through this buyback, we believe shareholders will realise value and cash in at a reasonable price,” Wilfred Kiboro, the Group’s chairman said during the media house’s bell-ringing to launch its share buyback at the bourse. “The shares we buyback could help us in the…
Tullow Oil plc, a UK-based explorer in Africa and Asia, says it will provide a project update of the Kenyan market in the second half of 2021. This is after it revealed that it is reviewing the country’s potential output volumes according to its trading and operational update ahead of the release of its half-year results in September. Tullow said the Kenya project has been through a full redesign using data from the 2018-2020 Early Oil Pilot Scheme (EOPS). “Throughout 2020, Tullow worked closely with its joint venture partners to progress the full field development plan,” the firm notes in…
Zoom Video Communications Inc has said it will begin charging Kenyan Value Added Tax (VAT) from August 1. The teleconferencing services provider became a household name and investor favorite since the coronavirus pandemic, as businesses adopted its services to hold virtual office meets and socialise. “Like many companies with a growing international presence, Zoom is routinely evaluating its indirect tax collection and remittance obligations,” the company said in a statement Monday. “The application of these taxes to businesses with online activities is a complex and evolving area.” “Zoom continues to review such developments, as well as the nature and extent…

