More than 300 guests representing leaders in government, the arts, education, community and media attended the official Grand Opening of Swahili Village’s “The Consulate” Washington DC location Tuesday night where they enjoyed the soon-to-be world famous nyama choma cooked specially for the event by Swahili Village’s Founder, CEO and master chef Kevin Onyona. Guests included over 40 diplomats…
ICPAC to provide climate services and multi-hazard early warnings to Eastern Africa
The IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) was officially opened by Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta in Ngong’, near the Kenyan capital Nairobi on Wednesday. ICPAC is a designated regional climate center by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) to provide climate services and early warnings to 11 East African countries. “We live in uncertain times,…
Tanzania clears its capital arrears in Shelter Afrique
The Government of Tanzania has cleared its capital arrears in Shelter Afrique after paying the outstanding amount of USD407,284.97, the pan-African housing development financier has disclosed. The move now takes Tanzania’s shareholding in the Company to 1.72% up from 1.54% held previously. In September Tanzania paid USD2.7 million capital contribution, significantly increasing its stakes in the Company. “We…
Mengniu becomes official sponsor of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™
Mengniu, one of China PR’s leading dairy product manufacturers, has entered into a partnership with FIFA to become an Official Sponsor of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™. Mengniu, which was previously an Official Sponsor of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ , will activate branding and promotional activities in FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™…
Kroger’s Home Chef Surpasses $1 Billion in Annual Sales
The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) and Home Chef announced that the meal solutions brand reached $1 billion in annual sales. Founded in 2013 by Pat Vihtelic, Home Chef merged with Kroger, America’s largest grocery retailer, in 2018. Since then, Kroger and Home Chef have advanced the availability of mealtime shortcuts and solutions, offered new product innovations, and continued to…
Emirates to recruit 6,000 operational staff over next six months to support accelerated recovery
Emirates plans to boost its operational workforce by planning to recruit more than 6,000 staff over the next six months. As restrictions ease worldwide with the wider administration of the vaccine, additional pilots, cabin crew, engineering specialists and ground staff will be needed to support the airline’s ramp up of operations across its global network…
SportPesa Foundation equips AIC Olasiti dispensary in Narok
SportPesa Foundation has teamed up with AIC Olasiti Dispensary in Narok County to advocate for hospital deliveries which are deemed less risky than home births. To further this agenda, the foundation has donated equipment to the dispensary to sustain its services as women in that community gradually adopt hospital births. The company has also contributed…
Quickmart ends ‘Sherehe Ibambe’ campaign by rewarding customers with 5 brand new cars, assorted prizes
As part of its celebration of 15 years’ milestone since existence, Quickmart launched a month-long anniversary celebration in September to reward customers with assorted prizes; giving away 5 brand new cars, electronics, shopping vouchers and other prizes worth millions of shillings across all its 46 branches in a national consumer campaign dubbed ‘Sherehe Ibambe’. The Betting Control…
adidas launches ‘Choose to Give Back’, a resale program enabled by thredUP
In a continuation of its ongoing mission to help End Plastic Waste, adidas has introduced its Choose to Give Back program aimed at helping to extend the lifecycle of sports performance & lifestyle apparel and footwear. Leveraging thredUP’s (NASDAQ: TDUP) Resale-as-a-ServiceⓇ (RaaSⓇ) platform and expertise, the program will invite consumers to send used product from any brand back…
Live in the moment with Skywards Exclusives
Emirates Skywards, the award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai, has rolled out exciting offerings with Skywards Exclusives – a unique airline loyalty initiative that offers experiences from Emirates’ expansive sponsorships portfolio. The loyalty programme continues to offer members more ways to redeem Skywards Miles on-ground at world-renowned sporting events across cricket, motorsport racing and…
Football fans across Africa get access to a ground-breaking multicam feed with Showmax Pro
It’s football weekend and Showmax Pro is going all out, introducing the ultimate viewing experience for fans. This Sunday, 24 October, Showmax Pro subscribers will for the first time have access to the multicam feed: a ground-breaking viewing option that lets fans watch the Spanish super-clash, the highly anticipated El Clasico (Barcelona vs Real Madrid), from multiple angles, while getting all the latest game…
SMART Payment Plan CEO’s book “Live Smart, Be Happy” becomes Amazon best seller
David Engelman, founder and CEO of SMART Payment Plan has written a new version of his book, “Live Smart, Be Happy: 23 Simple Concepts for an Easier, Happier Life” with tips for helping people take control of their finances – and their lives. His book has quickly become an Amazon bestseller and is available at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HSHLT65. SMART…
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