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LoyLogic and Equity Bank partner to revamp American Express
American Express Cards Loylogic, a leading global innovator in loyalty and points commerce experiences, has partnered with Equity Bank Kenya to revamp their Membership Rewards experience for American Express Green and Gold cardholders. Utilising Loylogic’s award-winning e-commerce platform, Pointshub, Equity Bank American Express Card holders can now redeem their Membership Reward points
Taliban holds first press conference after taking Afghanistan
The Taliban held their first press conference since taking power by declaring "amnesty" for government officials and vowing to uphold women's rights under Islamic law. In a dramatic departure from the past Taliban regime before the U.S.-led invasion in 2001, the Taliban announced that the rights of women and children shall be safeguarded in accordance
Afgan President Ashraf Ghani flees as Kabul falls to Taliban
Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani has abandoned the government and left the country as Kabul his capital city fell to Taliban fighters without a struggle. Gani joined his fellow citizens and foreigners in a stampede fleeing the advancing Taliban and signaling the end of a 20-year Western experiment aimed at remaking Afghanistan. The
Eliud Kipchoge successfully defends marathon title
Peres Chepchirchir & Bridgit Kosgey win Women’s Olympic Marathon
Eliud Kipchoge ready to defend Marathon Gold medal in Tokyo
Toshiba & Midtown Clinic root for microRNA Technology for early detection of Cancer
\TOKYO─ Toshiba Corporation has executed a joint research agreement with Midtown Clinic Medical Corporation (hereinafter “Midtown Clinic”) and HIMEIDIC Inc. that will verify the effectiveness of microRNA technology in the early detection of cancer. Midtown Clinic is a Tokyo-based medical center that provides medical services with management support from HIMEDIC Inc.,
KEBS ratifies new standards to boost clean energy
The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has approved ten (10) standards that provide specifications for systems and equipment that utilize clean energy such as solar and wind pursuant to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). “The use of natural replenishable energy resources contribute positively to Kenya’s economy in the fight against global
Rolls Royce & Tecnam join Widerøe for all-electric Aircrafts
Rolls-Royce and airframer Tecnam are joining forces with Widerøe – the largest regional airline in Scandinavia, to deliver an all-electric passenger aircraft for the commuter market, ready for revenue service in 2026. The project expands on the successful research programme between Rolls-Royce and Widerøe on sustainable aviation and the existing partnership between Rolls-Royce and