For Purpose Kids (www.forpurposekids.com) has launched the Global Kidizens, a unique collection of hand-knit dolls and stories designed to cultivate wonder and acceptance of others around the world by highlighting similarities and celebrating differences through storytelling and play. Each character is developed with partners from the country and culture the doll represents to bring authentic…
Newcomers Michelle Tiren & Bryanna Wanjiku shine as Famous premieres
In the first episode of the music drama series Famous, now streaming first on Showmax, a young star (Nikita) struggles to remain relevant in an industry that is too eager to move on to the next best thing, and to remind her that she wouldn’t be as successful without Magic (Khula Budi), her famous rapper-producer…
International Land Coalition Africa stresses the centrality of partnerships in protecting land rights and users
International Land Coalition (ILC) Africa has reiterated that Africa Land Forum 2021 taking place October 26-28 under the theme “Achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Africa through partnerships for inclusive land governance” will mobilize different stakeholders to protect the land rights of communities and users. The platform that counts 76 members in 26 countries said…
Emirates presents small and medium enterprises visiting Dubai Expo with a winning proposition
As Premier Partner and Official Airline of Expo 2020 Dubai, Emirates is enhancing the benefits that SMEs stand to gain from visiting the largest themed event taking place in Dubai. Small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) planning a visit to Dubai during Expo 2020 Dubai will be reaping even more rewards during the six-month mega…
Honeywell unveils Anthem, the aviation industry’s First Cloud-connected cockpit system
Honeywell has unveiled an all-new aircraft cockpit system, the first in the industry built with an always-on, cloud-connected experience that improves flight efficiency, operations, safety and comfort. The Honeywell Anthem flight deck offers unprecedented levels of connectivity, an exciting and intuitive interface modeled after everyday smart devices, and a highly scalable and customizable design. Honeywell Anthem is powered…
WW’s Chief Scientific Officer releases new book: THE SHIFT: 7 Powerful mindset changes for lasting weight loss
WW International, Inc. (NASDAQ:WW) has released of THE SHIFT: 7 Powerful Mindset Changes for Lasting Weight Loss (St. Martin’s Press, Available as a hardcover, ebook and audiobook; Pub Date: October 5, 2021), by WW’s Chief Scientific Officer Gary Foster, PhD. The new book launched today as an instant bestseller, finding its way to bestseller lists at Barnes &…
Pfizer and BioNTech submit initial data to US FDA from pivotal trial of COVID-19 vaccine in children 5 to <12 year
Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) and BioNTech SE (Nasdaq: BNTX) announced they have submitted data to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) from the Phase 2/3 trial of their COVID-19 vaccine in children 5 to <12 years of age. The Companies announced positive topline results from the pivotal trial on September 20, 2021. In the trial, which…
Showmax drops trailer for music drama Famous: “For the money, power and fame”
Showmax has released the trailer for the upcoming music drama series Famous, which is set to premiere exclusively on Showmax on 18 October 2021 with new episodes every Monday. Set in Nairobi, Famous follows three young artists as they try to navigate the complicated music industry in Kenya. The trailer offers a glimpse at the…
Seiko Prospex U.S. special editions emphasize ocean conservation
Seiko Watch of America has announced three Special Edition Prospex timepieces celebrating its official sponsorship of Oceanic Society, America’s first ocean conservation non-profit, and its global work to study and protect endangered sea turtles. Exclusively available in the U.S. market, these distinctive high-intensity Prospex diver’s watches feature intricately patterned dials inspired by sea turtle shells. Highlighting…
LG sets goal to utilize more than half million tonnes of recycled plastic
LG Electronics (LG) will use almost 600,000 tonnes of recycled plastic by 2030 in a concerted effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the value chain. The goal is a part of LG’s larger initiative to create a take-back ecosystem for electronic waste and increase the use of post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials in its consumer…
Shelter Afrique urges African governments to prioritize housing to achieve SDGs
Pan-African housing development financier, shelter Afrique has urged African governments to prioritize provision of affordable housing to their citizens as a key step towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Speaking in Nairobi after paying a courtesy call to Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development James Macharia, The President of Shelter Afrique…
UPS healthcare expands global cold chain logistics network
Marken, the clinical trial logistics operation with UPS Healthcare, has expanded its global network to support increased demand for its clinical drug supply chain services, particularly for cell and gene clinical trials. Plans for the remainder of 2021 and 2022 will support accelerated demand for mRNA therapies, cell and gene therapies, early access and managed…
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