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Kenya raises policy rate to 13pc, the highest in 12 years

Nairobi, Feb. 7 -- The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has raised borrowing costs to highs last seen nearly 12 years ago, as it moved to contain stubborn inflation and pull a handbrake on the free fall of... Read More


Safaricom Ethiopia loans hit $117m

Nairobi, Feb. 7 -- Safaricom Telecommunications Ethiopia Plc raised its local borrowings to an equivalent of Ksh18.8 billion ($117.5 million) at the end of December 2023 as part of the diversification... Read More


Here's why senior four leavers should choose the TVET path

Uganda, Feb. 7 -- Uganda stands at a critical juncture where a substantial portion of its youth face the bleak reality of unemployment, while vocational education remains undervalued and underapprecia... Read More


Gachchhe-Bhalubang road construction at snail's pace

Deukhuri (dang), Feb. 7 -- Work on the Gachchhe-Bhalubang road, which aims to link Sandhikharka of Arghakhanchi district with Lumbini's provincial headquarters Deukhuri of Dang, is moving at a snail's... Read More


विधान परिषद- भगवान राम की प्राण प्रतिष्ठा पर स्वामी प्रसाद की टिप्पणियों पर सदन में सत्ता पक्ष का हंगामा

लखनऊ, फरवरी 7 -- लखनऊ, प्रमुख संवाददाता अयोध्या में भगवान श्रीराम की प्राण प्रतिष्ठा को लेकर सपा नेता स्वामी प्रसाद मौर्य की टिप्पणी से नाराज सत्ता पक्ष के सदस्यों ने हंगामा किया। इस दौरान सदन में दोन... Read More


6 key factors to consider before buying a cancer insurance plan

New Delhi, Feb. 7 -- It is crucial to address the importance of having a comprehensive cancer insurance plan. As medical costs rise and cancer cases continue to increase, safeguarding oneself financia... Read More


327 members of Myanmar security forces take shelter in Bangladesh: BGB

Dhaka, Feb. 7 -- Amid the ongoing conflicts in Myanmar along the border with Bangladesh, 63 more Myanmar forces and border guards have taken shelter in Bangladesh till Wednesday noon, taking the total... Read More


Fatty acids play crucial role in memory formation: study

Dhaka, Feb. 7 -- A team led by researchers from the University of Queensland (UQ) has recently shed new light on the crucial role of saturated free fatty acids (FFAs) in the brain's memory creation pr... Read More


World markets today: US stocks gain led by megacap, chip shares

New Delhi, Feb. 7 -- US stocks opened higher on Wednesday, led by megacap and chip stocks. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 92.53 points, or 0.24 per cent, at the open to 38,613.89. The S&P 500... Read More


World markets today: US stocks gain on strong earnings, S&P 500 hits fresh record high

New Delhi, Feb. 7 -- US stock indices gained on Wednesday on strong corporate earnings, led by megacap and chip shares. The benchmark S&P 500 rose to a fresh record high. At 9:51 a.m. ET, the Dow Jon... Read More