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Aug
07
2020
By The African Mirror
Weather alerts at risk as Kenya’s radio stations struggle amid virus downturn

Weather alerts at risk as Kenya’s radio stations struggle amid virus downturn

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 KAGOUNDU NJAGI IN these hills a two-hour drive north of Nairobi, the weather can shift quickly and sometimes violently, as recent landslides along the winding highway make clear. To keep up with weather alerts, farmers and traders have since 2008 turned to the Kangema Radio and Internet (RANET) communications system, a local radio station established with the Kenya Meteorological Department. "Many people have been displaced around here because of landslides. Heavy rains can happen without warning and cause the earth to move," said Moses Mwangi, a local farmer. "This is why the weather feeds from Kangema RANET are very important…
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Aug
04
2021
By The African Mirror
Sundowns Partner with Roc Nation

Sundowns Partner with Roc Nation

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BOITUMELO RANTAO SOUTH African based team Mamelodi Sundowns have announced a partnership with global sports agency, Roc Nation Sports. The American industry titans have applauded Sundowns climb to continental success and revealed ambitions to grow the team's brand into the "biggest club in African football in the world". Sundowns explained their vision and will collaborate with Roc Nation to "drive change through impactful initiatives and alignments, with the greater purpose of uplifting communities and lives." the club said in a statement. With the intent of maintaining Sundowns high-standard of football Roc Nation Sports will provide consultation regarding "transfers and the…
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Jul
18
2021
By The African Mirror
Sprint qualifying claims first victim

Sprint qualifying claims first victim

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FORMULA One’s newly revised sprint qualifying race provided late Saturday entertainment - to the benefit of pole-sitter Max Verstappen. The fiery Red Bull shot through a cannon off the start line to lead championship rival Lewis Hamilton into turn 1. The flying Dutchman retained position after a nervous first lap and will start the British Grand Pirx from the start of the grid. Verstappen’s teammate Perez, after being passed by Norris on lap one, spun out later in the race. Perez, a disappointed figure, earned the title of biggest loser from the inaugural event with the one of fastest cars…
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Jun
23
2021
By The African Mirror
Africa’s huge strides in financial inclusion

Africa’s huge strides in financial inclusion

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SETH ONYANGO MORE Africans are accessing mainstream financial services thanks to rapid growth in mobile money services on the continent. Markets such as Kenya and Nigeria are leading in the development of innovative products tailored for the historically underserved demographics by the formal financial sector. International Monetary Fund (IMF) estimates show Africa has more digital financial services users than any other region in the world, accounting for nearly half of the 700 million individual users globally. In 2011 the level of financial inclusion in Sub-Saharan Africa was just over 23 percent and jumped to almost 43 percent in 2017, buoyed…
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