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Firstbank empowers women entrepreneurs through maiden spark a gem challenge
FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and the leading financial inclusion service provider, has reinforced its commitment to empowering women-owned businesses with the successful execution of the maiden edition of Spark A Gem Challenge. The initiative, a flagship Women-Preneur Pitch-a-Ton programme under the Bank’s FirstGem proposition, was designed to provide women entrepreneurs with access to
Candida auris: Deadly drug-resistant fungus spreads across 23 US states; symptoms, risks and all you need to know
Synopsis Candida auris, a deadly fungus, has spread across twenty-three states in the United States. This invasive yeast causes severe and sometimes fatal infections, particularly in vulnerable patients. The fungus spreads easily in healthcare facilities and is resistant to many disinfectants. Some strains are multidrug-resistant, making treatment extremely challenging for infected individuals. Public health officials
DYCM secures funding for 1GW module assembly plant in California
Latest DYCM’s California module assembly plant is expected to begin commercial shipments of its first heterojunction modules in Q4 2026. Image: Markus Spiske via Unsplash. US module manufacturer DYCM Solar Modules has closed an investment roundto fund the growth of its business and its solar module assembly plant in California, US. The funding was secured
Kenya: Ombudsman Orders Release of NHIF, SHA Hospital Payment Records Within 21 Days
Nairobi — The Commission on Administrative Justice (CAJ) has ordered the release of detailed records of payments made to hospitals under the defunct National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) and the Social Health Authority (SHA), citing the constitutional right of access to information. In a determination issued under the Access to Information Act, 2016, the Commission
Absa Kenya And BAKE Deepen Partnership To Equip Kenya’s Digital Creators For Success
Kenya’s creator economy is no longer just an emerging industry—it is a powerful economic force. From bloggers and podcasters to YouTubers, influencers, and digital...
Kenya Harlequin FC, Zuri Health Deploy Mobile Health-Tech Stack in Rugby Season Partnership
Kenya Harlequin FC and Zuri Health are set to roll out an integrated, tech-enabled medical infrastructure across the 2026 rugby season, embedding digital diagnostics, mobile care delivery and real-time athlete monitoring into match-day operations. Under the agreement, Zuri Health’s mobile unit, Zuri Express, will function as a field-deployable clinical system across Kenya Cup and Sevens
Kenya: Over 31mn Kenyans Registered Under SHA As Govt Moves to Clear NHIF Debts
Nairobi — Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has announced that more than 31.2 million Kenyans have so far registered under the Social Health Authority (SHA), marking a major expansion in health insurance coverage under the government's Universal Health Coverage programme. Presenting the 2026/27 Budget Statement in the National Assembly on Thursday, Mbadi said the transition
Kenya leads Bloomberg’s list of African startups to watch
Kenya’s BuuPass, Leta, Oye and WorkPay have been named to Bloomberg News’ 2026 Africa Startups to Watch list, featuring 25 companies in healthcare, fintech, logistics, climate technology and artificial intelligence sectors. Bloomberg News editors and analysts assessed companies based on the scale of the problem they are addressing, the originality of their approach and their
US Offers Kenya Multibillion Minerals Partnership Amid Ksh8.1 Trillion Mrima Hill Rare Earth Tender
Kenya's minerals have been a very contentious topic, with global powers fighting to secure mining contracts and agreements...
France and Kenya enter new partnerships in arts, sports, and technology
French President Emmanuel Macron, on the left, and Kenyan President William Ruto, on the right, in Nairobi, Kenya, 11 May 2026 - Copyright © africanews Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved Last updated: 12/05 - 09:48 Kenya French President Emmanuel Macron and his Kenyan counterpart William Ruto on Monday announced new partnerships in
Kenya Power Foundation Invests $11,600 in the 2026 Kenya Science and Engineering Fair
Kenya Power Foundation has committed 1.5 million Kenyan shillings ($11,600) to support the 2026 Kenya Science and Engineering Fair (KSEF), as part of efforts to promote science and technology education and nurture future innovators. The week-long event, set to run from March 29 to April 5 in Garissa...
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Firstbank empowers women entrepreneurs through maiden spark a gem challenge
FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and the leading financial inclusion service provider, has reinforced its commitment to empowering women-owned businesses with the successful execution of the maiden edition of Spark A Gem Challenge. The initiative, a flagship Women-Preneur Pitch-a-Ton programme under the Bank’s FirstGem proposition, was designed to provide women entrepreneurs with access to
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Candida auris: Deadly drug-resistant fungus spreads across 23 US states; symptoms, risks and all you need to know
Synopsis Candida auris, a deadly fungus, has spread across twenty-three states in the United States. This invasive yeast causes severe and sometimes fatal infections, particularly in vulnerable patients. The fungus spreads easily in healthcare facilities and is resistant to many disinfectants. Some strains are multidrug-resistant, making treatment extremely challenging for infected individuals. Public health officials
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DYCM secures funding for 1GW module assembly plant in California
Latest DYCM’s California module assembly plant is expected to begin commercial shipments of its first heterojunction modules in Q4 2026. Image: Markus Spiske via Unsplash. US module manufacturer DYCM Solar Modules has closed an investment roundto fund the growth of its business and its solar module assembly plant in California, US. The funding was secured
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How GIG Mobility’s Next Titan Partnership Could Benefit Nigerian SMEs
GIG Mobility has joined The Next Titan as the official mobility partner for the entrepreneurial reality show’s 11th season. The partnership is designed to support Nigeria’s grassroots business ecosystem by handling transportation for contestants, production crews and event organisers throughout the programme. Filming a nationwide reality show involves moving people between boot camps, events and
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Amadeus delivers a strong H1 2026 despite a challenging operating environment
Par Bruno COURTIN Published on 5 Aug 2026 - Updated on 5 Aug 2026 2 min reading time The Group generates revenue from three complementary businesses: providing technology solutions for the airline industry, commissions on GDS sales, and providing end-to-end solutions for the travel and hospitality world. Despite still accounting for a modest share of