South Africa central bank to hold rates, but a close call: poll

By Reuters,

South Africa’s central bank will keep interest rates on hold at its Nov. 22 meeting, according to a Reuters poll, but the number of economists forec...

Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) , south africa , South African Reserve Bank

U.S. senators alarmed if China gets control of Djibouti port

By Reuters,

Two prominent U.S. senators expressed alarm on Tuesday about the military and political consequences if China gains control of a port terminal in Djib...

Beijing , china , Djibouti , Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis , Secretary of State Mike Pompeo , Senator Chris Coons , Senator Marco Rubio , U.S , UAE

Japan’s economy has a $5 trillion problem

By CNN,

An epic bond-buying spree by Japan's central bank means it's now sitting on assets worth more than the country's entire economy. Data released by t...

Gold is back. That’s a worrying sign

By CNN,

Gold has been a dud of an investment for much of the year, but it has started to regain some of its luster. The price of gold is up 3.5% since th...

gold , Newmont Mining (NEM , russia , World Gold Council

World stocks climb after U.S. midterm vote but dollar takes hit

By Reuters,

World stock markets climbed on Wednesday after the U.S. midterm election divided control of Congress, but the vote’s outcome, which cast doubt on fu...

Donald Trump , US midterm election

Tech, healthcare stocks boost Wall Street after midterm results

By Reuters,

U.S. stocks rose strongly on Wednesday as investors piled into technology and healthcare sectors after midterm elections led to a divided Congress as ...

After years in exile, Ethiopian politician returns home with hope and fear

By Reuters,

A year ago, rebel leader Berhanu Nega was coordinating attacks against Ethiopian soldiers from his base across the border in Eritrea and faced a death...

Berhanu Nega , Ethiopia , Ethiopia politician , Ethiopian exiled politician

The digital lending craze, many Kenyans hooked

By Patrick Igunza,

Over 45 digital lending facilities are active in Kenya today with the apps thriving on convenience and perceived low interest, attracting thousands of...

Loss of U.S. House leaves Republicans more tied to Trump than ever

By Reuters,

Republicans’ loss of control of the U.S. House of Representatives will leave the party with a more conservative congressional caucus that is even mo...

democrats , Donald Trump , republicans , US midterm elections

Dollar steady as Americans head to the polls

By Reuters,

The dollar was essentially unchanged on Tuesday as Americans headed to the polls, as its moves were limited by investor caution about the U.S. midterm...

Midterm elections , US

Canada adds jobs on a surge in full-time hiring, rates seen rising

By Reuters,

The Canadian economy added jobs in October with a surge in full-time hiring, and the unemployment rate dipped to a 40-year low, underpinning expectati...

Canada

What to eat before, during and after a workout

By CNN,

Scientists have long known that what you eat before, during and after you exercise can make or break a workout and possibly affect your fitness result...

What To Eat

After tragedies and big losses, Hyundai looks to reverse North Korea fortunes

By Reuters,

For Hyundai, the South Korean conglomerate, North Korea has been a story of lost opportunities – and tragedy. In 2003, months before Hyundai was ...

Founder Chung Ju-yung , Hyundai , Kim Jng Un , North Korea

Mattis says Khashoggi killing undermines regional stability

By Reuters,

U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said on Saturday that the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi undermined Middle Eastern stability and that W...

Defense Secretary Jim Mattis , Jamal Khashoggi , President Donald Trump , Secretary of State Mike Pompeo

U.S. economic growth slows slightly in third quarter; outlook less upbeat

By Reuters,

The U.S. economy slowed less than expected in the third quarter as a tariff-related drop in soybean exports was partially offset by the strongest cons...

Maribe claims DCI spy was planted at her Gigiri police cell

By Citizen Reporter,

Citizen TV journalist Jacque Maribe has accused lead investigator Chief Inspector Maxwell Otieno of planting a ‘spy’ inside her cell at the Gigir...

Jacque Maribe , joseph irungu , Jowie , K.K Omondi

Meru court cannot hear murder case of 9yr-old Maribel: Judge

By Martin Mwenda,

A judge has ruled that the Meru High Court lacks jurisdiction to hear the murder case of 9-year-old Maribel Kapolon. Justice Mabea said it is in t...

Maribel Kapolon

Shakava: We can make 2019 season bigger and better

By Jacob Icia,

Soon after lifting aloft the Kenyan Premier League (KPL) title on Sunday before an adoring crowd at the sun-baked Moi Stadium, Kisumu, Gor Mahia capta...

2019 seaon , better , GOR MAHIA , Harun Shakava , Kenyan Premier League

CBK Governor to seek removal of cap on commercial lending rates

By Reuters,

CBK Governor Patrick Njoroge has said he will keep engaging with lawmakers to seek a removal of a cap on commercial lending rates which are "stranglin...

Kenya Central Bank , Patrick Njororge

Manchester United’s on-field slip-ups fail to slow financial juggernaut

By Reuters,

English soccer club Manchester United forecast revenue for 2018-19 to rise to record levels, helped by increased broadcasting revenue as a result of U...