Accra — Uganda Waragi has been named Brand of the Year at the African Marketing Confederation (AMC) Awards held recently in Ghana. The Uganda Breweries product Uganda Waragi also got a gold medal for Most Effective Campaign–“FromLimited Edition to Limitless Icon”, and, Best Social Media Campaign of the Year–“Arresting Attention.” Winners of the prestigious African…
A Union flag flutters from a pole atop the Bank of England, in the City of London on August 7, 2025. Niklas Halle’n | Afp | Getty Images Traders see a growing likelihood the Bank of England will keep interest rates on hold for the rest of the year, after inflation came in at a…
The landscape of South African retail continues its rapid digital evolution, with consumers increasingly seeking convenience and direct access to their favourite brands. As LG’s Online Brand Shop marks its first anniversary, it has quickly established itself as a significant player in this shift, reflecting a growing consumer preference for direct-to-consumer tech purchases. This trend…
Hundreds of thousands of young Catholics poured into a vast field on Rome’s outskirts Saturday for the weekend highlight of the Vatican’s 2025 Holy Year: an evening vigil, outdoor slumber party and morning Mass celebrated by Pope Leo XIV that marks his first big encounter with the next generation of Catholics. Leo arrived by helicopter…
NewsFeed It’s been a year since racist and Islamophobic riots shocked the UK, following false claims that three girls at a dance class were killed by a Muslim migrant. Al Jazeera’s Ruby Zaman spoke to the imam of the Southport Mosque which came under attack to find out how the community is coping. Published On…
Vodacom Group CEO Shameel Joosub Vodacom Group on Wednesday said it facilitated US$460-billion (R8.1-trillion) in transactions through its mobile money platforms in the past year, including in Kenya, underscoring just how important financial services has become to the JSE-listed telecommunications operator. “The sustained growth of our financial services is particularly pleasing as this seeks to…
Fraud in the telecommunications sector is costing the South African economy an estimated R5.3-billion/year – and Sim swap-related attacks are a significant contributor, accounting for 60% of all mobile banking breaches. This is according the Communication Risk Information Centre’s (Comric’s) 2025 sector report, released on Tuesday. Comric is an industry body funded by MTN, Vodacom,…
The UK and Germany have agreed a plan to create a new, direct rail link between London and Berlin as part of a wide-ranging treaty. The Kensington Treaty also includes opening e-gates for frequent travellers between the two countries next month, as well as agreeing school exchange visits. Friedrich Merz made his first official visit…
Tough talk on tariffs, reports of border detentions and unfavorable exchange rates are putting some travelers, especially Canadians, off trips to the United States this year. But those in Asia say they’re avoiding trips to the U.S. for different reasons. Nearly 80% of Southeast Asian travelers said the United States is losing appeal as a…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Monday says that no fewer than 871,000 people die worldwide annually from loneliness. According to WHO commission, one in six people worldwide is affected by loneliness, which, along with social isolation, can lead to physical illness. It said that loneliness increases the risk of strokes, heart attacks, diabetes, depression,…
