Mobile money services are growing faster than previously anticipated worldwide, particularly in Africa, according to the annual State of the Industry Report on Mobile Money 2023 by the GSMA, funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The report reveals that the adoption rates are even quicker than predicted, with registered mobile money accounts growing...
Business Insider Africa presents the top 10 countries with the highest number of female representatives in government. This list is based on the data in the Inter-Parliamentary Union’s database, which shows that Rwanda is the most politically progressive country in the world. The Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) is a data platform for authoritative data on the...
President William Ruto, while ushering New Year at State House, Mombasa, announced that his government planned to abolish the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) that has sustained millions of university students for decades. The President remarked that he sought to provide a better alternative to address university students’ challenges. Subsequently, he announced that the government will expunge...
The minister for energy, January Makamba, assured Equinor that the government is committed to working with its partners to finalize all agreements related to the Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) plant by December this year. Minister Makamba said this while taking part in a workshop at Equinor’s Liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant recently in Hammerest, Norway....
The government has successfully eradicated Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) in 67 out of 77 found with the disease. NTDs coordination at the Ministry of Health Ambakisye Mhiche said yesterday in a strategic meeting with stakeholders to ensure the diseases are eradicated by 2030. He said the government was working hard to eliminate the disease in...
Pedro Neto is determined to seal a move from Wolves to Arsenal this transfer window having long admired the Gunners. However, a deal is contingent on the north Londoners freeing up financial wiggle room, with the club in discussions with Nice over taking Nicolas Pepe off their hands. Manchester United are keen on signing a goalkeeper who is comfortable with the ball at...
UEFA are keeping a close eye on Arsenal’s finances amid concerns that they may have breached Financial Fair Play regulations across the 2021/22 campaign. Arsenal’s total loss of £213m across the past three years is among the highest in the Premier League, while their £218m on transfers is also on the division’s top figures. UEFA...
African influence has been one of the most prominent traits in world music. Being a music lover, you must know about the faces behind these influences that have changed the course of world music. Here are 10 names of incredibly famous African artists who greatly impacted world music with their unique and charming musical qualities....
Amos was notified of the result while in Eugene, Oregon, where he was scheduled to compete in the 800m heats on July 20 The drug found in the 28-year-old’s system, GW1516, “modifies how the body metabolizes fat,” and the World Anti-Doping Agency has said it poses a health risk to athletes, AIU said in a...
Fabrizio Romano is one of the most famous journalists in football right now. The Italian is well known for his accurate coverage of the transfer market. In an age when fake news rises, the 28-year-old is a breath of fresh air that always delivers correct information. Fabrizio Romano is the go-to person for all football-related...