Business / Finance
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Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp down in global outage
Facebook working to restore access to its social media platforms.
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Tanzanian singer Diamond Platnumz is accused of living a “fake lifestyle”
“He (Diamond) is living a lie and everyone believes it”
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Kenya Airways inks a deal with South Africa Airways with plans for a pan-African airline group
Kenya’s National carrier Kenya Airways (KQ) has signed an agreement with South Africa Airways (SAA) to boost passenger traffic, cargo opportunities and general trade.
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Amazon launches a robot that can check on loved ones and provide security
Amazon launches its home robot that can drive around your home and check on loved ones
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US President to nominate first African to head Aids Relief Programme
US President Joe Biden makes official his intent to nominate Dr. John Nkengasong, the head of Africa CDC, to lead the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (Pepfar)
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Zambia’s President re-appoints an official who was sacked by his predecessor
President Hakainde Hichilema reappoints an official whose sacking last year sparked outrage
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Somalia’s National Theatre hosts its first screening in 30 years
Somalia’s National Theatre hosts its first screening in 30 years
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African bank grants $50m for women projects in EAC
“Some $50 million have been earmarked to support women in business.”









