New safety measures introduced in Lions Head and Signal Hill by SANParks and SAP

New safety measures introduced in Lions Head and Signal Hill by SANParks and SAP

Image: X / @darrynvdwalt The South African National Parks (SANParks), the South African Police Service (SAPS) and the Camps Bay Crime Improvement District (CID) have announced a series of strategic operations aimed at bolstering security in the Lion’s Head and Signal Hill precinct, as well as the Pipe Track and The Glen areas of Table Mountain…

Investment Options in Kenya’s Real Estate Market

Investment Options in Kenya’s Real Estate Market

The real estate market in Kenya has experienced a surge as a result of different factors like urbanisation, population increase, a growing middle class and infrastructure development. Commercial properties often yield higher rental income through long-term leases, offer portfolio diversification, and can appreciate significantly over time, especially in prime locations. Strategic location selection is paramount…

KCB Group To Acquire 75% Stake In Kenyan Fintech Firm

KCB Group To Acquire 75% Stake In Kenyan Fintech Firm

Riverbank Solutions Limited, founded by Nick Mwendwa, the former president of the Football Kenya Federation (FKF), specializes in developing and deploying payment solutions across multiple sectors. KCB Group has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire a 75 per cent stake in Riverbank Solutions Limited, a Kenyan financial services technology firm. The…

Kisumu county intensifies efforts to combat malnutrition

Kisumu county intensifies efforts to combat malnutrition

Kisumu County Health Executive Dr Gregory Ganda expressed concern over the growing number of malnourished children in the region. [File, Standard] Kisumu County is stepping up efforts to combat malnutrition through the Baby-Friendly Community Initiative (BFCI). The programme aims to strengthen nutrition resilience and recovery for crisis-affected households, aligning with Kenya’s National Maternal, Infant, and…

Bolt drivers’ commissions to attract 16pc VAT tax

Bolt drivers’ commissions to attract 16pc VAT tax

NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 28 – Commissions earned by Bolt drivers will henceforth attract 16 percent value added taxes (VATs) after the passage of the 2023 Electronic, Internet and Digital Marketplace Supply Regulations. Over the past 15 months, Bolt has absorbed the VAT obligation on behalf of drivers, cushioning their earnings. The application follows a guidance…

25 Travel Hacks: How to Travel the World Affordably in 2025 – Nomad Stays Blog

25 Travel Hacks: How to Travel the World Affordably in 2025 – Nomad Stays Blog

Welcome to 2025, Fellow Adventurers! As our planets align literally… this epic event of our planets lining up to and enhancing new energy of Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune (from 21-25 January 2025) Are you ready to make this year your most adventurous yet? Our guide, 25 Travel Hacks are packed with insider…

Kenya: Travel Agencies Urged to Embrace Public-Private Partnerships

Kenya: Travel Agencies Urged to Embrace Public-Private Partnerships

Nairobi — Various travel agency stakeholders have been challenged to embrace greater collaboration including Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) to strengthen Kenya’s travel payment ecosystem particularly in the digital payment space. Speaking during the Kenya Travel Industry Payment Summit 2025 (KTRIPS 2025) in Nairobi on Thursday, Juanita Omanga, the Deputy Director Digital Payment Services Division at Central…