The leading global smart device brand OPPO has launched the OPPO Renovators 2021, the 3rd iteration of its Emerging Artists Project. OPPO Renovators 2021 aims to serve as a platform for young creators to boldly imagine the future with art and technology. The project encourages young creators to unleash their creativity and imagine the possibilities of technology through art. “OPPO has always believed in the power of the young generation and wants the world to witness the brilliance of creative young artists. The next inspiration that changes the world could come from the youth of today, and we want to…
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Khusoko
Khusoko provides market insights into Africa's business investment as well as global trends that impact East African businesses.
The 2021 Open Championship at Royal St. George’s, begun at the Royal St. George’s Golf Course in Sandwich, England on Thursday the first Open since 2019. This year’s Open Championship will be the 149th edition of the ‘original major’ and returns to the calendar after being cancelled in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. It will be the 15th Open Championship played at Royal St George’s, and the first since Darren Clarke won in 2011. The defending champion is Ireland’s Shane Lowry, who won the 2019 Open Championship by six strokes from runner-up Tommy Fleetwood at Royal Portrush in Northern…
Russell Crowe’s character asked in that famous Gladiator scene, “Are you not entertained?”, and when it comes to sport, it’s a valid question. Let’s face it, if you’ve ever watched a sports match or event – regardless of the sport – you’ll know that it’s an action-packed experience that leaves spectators on the edge of their seats. Naturally, on-field performances have given sports stars across the globe the confidence needed to take on an entirely different career path – acting. And when you think about it, putting on a show for sports fans, facing scrutiny for poor performances and making…
South Sudan on Monday launched its first-ever locally owned mobile telecom operator, Digitel Network. President Salva Kiir said the telco will fast-track connectivity to areas previously not served by foreign-owned telecom companies operating in the country. “To our people who live in remote areas who need mobile service, the government is determined to bring mobile services to your locations,” Kiir said. https://twitter.com/DigitelSS/status/1414677773881421828?s=20 In addition, he noted that his government will explore options, including tax exemptions, that will benefit the importation of network equipment and telecommunication tools. Athiei De Chan Awuol, Executive Vice President for Digitel, said that the company is…
Local manufacturers led by the Kenya Association of Manufacturers last week went on a trade mission to Tanzania, following the meeting between H.E. Uhuru Kenyatta and H.E. Samia Suluhu two months ago. The mission organized in partnership with the Confederation of Tanzania Industries yielded promise, hope and a positive turning point for the two countries. One thing stood out; trade relations between the two countries can flourish given sustained political goodwill and mutual understanding between businesses. Whilst Kenya and Tanzania have for years shared strong trade relations, non-tariff barriers, high cost of production and cheap imports from outside the East Africa Community (EAC) region have…
Kenya’s Betting Control and Licensing Board has banned radio stations from running lotteries and prize competitions. According to the board, some radio stations have gone against their licences and begun to conduct “unauthorised gaming activities but has also affected the general messaging of prize competitions and lotteries to a menial “send and win that’ without informing the public.” “This situation has turned some radio stations into betting shops while totally disregarding the watershed hours and the gaming advertisement guidelines,” the board said in a statement. However, stations with a gaming permit will be allowed to do so, “Permit holders will…