By the year 2050, the global population will likely reach nine (9) billion people. Due to household demand and population growth, the world needs to build more than two billion new homes over the next 80 years according to global research. The distress is beyond the demand for new homes. Nations across the globe are becoming increasingly concerned about the effects of climate change and people growing environmentally conscious, project builders have implemented sustainable development practices in their real estate properties to promote energy efficiency, minimize the impacts of global warming, and protect natural resources. Due to advances in technology,…
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Khusoko provides market insights into Africa's business investment as well as global trends that impact East African businesses.
SuperSport viewers on DStv and GOtv can look forward to seeing all the action from the Golden Gala – Pietro Mennea event of the 2021 IAAF Diamond League season, set for the Stadio Luigi Ridolfi in Florence, Italy on the evening of Thursday 10 June 2021. SuperSport is the ultimate destination for Athletics fans, with an unparalleled selection of action from around the world. The Golden Gala – Pietro Mennea is the third leg of the 2021 Diamond League season, following on from the Muller Grand Prix Gateshead in the United Kingdom and the Doha Diamond League in Qatar last month. From an African perspective, the focus will…
Amidst the growing trend toward eco-conscious spending and consumption among people who want to pursue more sustainable choices and practices, Mastercard has released its Mastercard Carbon Calculator for Kenya and the wider region. Developed in collaboration with the Swedish fintech Doconomy, the Mastercard Carbon Calculator is a feature that provides access to insights and data about environmental impact. It enables consumers to receive a snapshot of the carbon emissions generated by their purchases across spending categories. Banks and financial institutions can easily adapt and customize the feature for eco-conscious consumers, by seamlessly integrating the Carbon Calculator into their mobile apps…
Tanzania has joined the East African Community’s One Network Area for lower cross-border call tariffs. The network guarantees cheaper calls across the EAC due to the harmonized calling rates. In 2014, members of the East African Community made a commitment to create one network area (ONA). Then, according to the Communications Authority, the focus was to open the mobile market, creating competition, consumer protection, interconnection issues. This was on the realisation that the high cost of international mobile roaming was an impediment to the regional integration efforts.
It’s blockbuster fight week, but different from anything you’ve ever seen. On Monday, from 02:00 CAT, SuperSport (Grandstand, Action and Max 1) will broadcast the exhibition bout between 12-time, five-division champion and boxing legend Floyd “Money” Mayweather and social media sensation Logan “The Maverick” Paul. Mayweather’s reputation precedes him, but he’s also never fought anyone this big. Mayweather’s last official boxing fight came at junior-middleweight, while Paul’s only professional bout was at the cruiserweight limit when he lost a decision to fellow YouTuber KSI in 2019. For good measure, he’s 18 years younger than Mayweather. Mayweather is 50-0 as a professional…
Equity Bank Kenya received 22 accolades in the 2021 Banking Awards by Think Business awards as the leading bank in Kenya. Equity Bank was ranked Best Overall Bank in Kenya and Best Bank in Sustainable Corporate Social Responsibility for the 5th year in a row. The lender also emerged the first position in 10 other categories including Best Tier 1, Bank, Best Bank in Trade Finance, Best Bank in Agriculture and Livestock Financing among other categories. It also took 1st runner up position in four categories including Best Bank in SME Banking, Best Bank to borrow from, Best Bank in…