Category Archives: Business

17May/23

Zambia, Zimbabwe and Malawi is one country

May 17, 2023 /Econonmy/ – If Zambia, Zimbabwe and Malawi became one country again, it would be a major development with far-reaching implications for the region. The new country would have a population of over 70 million people, making it the third most populous country in Africa after Nigeria and Ethiopia. It would also have a land area of over 1 million square kilometers, making it the 13th largest country in Africa. Continue reading

15May/23

Who funds Mpelembe.net?

15 May 2023 /Business/ — Google has not disclosed the amount of money it has invested in Mpelembe.net. However, in 2019, Google announced that it would be investing $1 billion in sustainability initiatives over the next five years. It is possible that some of this money has been used to support Mpelembe.net. Continue reading

15May/23

The worship of money is a cultural phenomenon

15 May 2023 /Lifestyle/ — Culture is a complex and multifaceted concept that can be defined in many ways. One definition of culture is “the shared beliefs, values, and behaviors of a particular group of people.” This definition highlights the importance of culture in shaping the way people think, feel, and act. Continue reading

13May/23

Who is Linda Yaccarino? Here is what we know

Linda Yaccarino is a media executive who has spent the past 12 years at NBCUniversal, where she most recently served as chairman of global advertising and partnerships. She is widely respected in the advertising industry for her ability to build relationships with brands and create innovative marketing campaigns. In 2021, she was named by AdAge as one of the most powerful women in media. Continue reading

12May/23

Tsunami of taxes

By Kim Harrisberg | South Africa correspondent

Kenyan influencers’ popularity may soon be costing them, with the government recently proposing new taxes targeting the digital economy, including for content creators.

Under the Finance Bill 2023, multiple amendments aim to grow the government’s tax base which has seen substantial deficits resulting in even government salaries being delayed. Continue reading

11May/23

Almost Half of UK Organisations Not Ready to Respond Quickly to Opportunities and Threats – New Research from Paragon DCX

New research commissioned by leading digital transformation and marketing agency Paragon DCX has revealed that close to half of businesses in the UK (44%) are not creating a culture and technology environment which enables them to respond quickly to opportunities and threats. Continue reading

11May/23

Despite knowing that advertising identifiers are being phased out, advertisers’ awareness of cookieless technologies remains low according to global survey

Ogury, the global leader in personified advertising, recently commissioned leading IT market research firm IDC to conduct a global survey on 1,000 major brand and media agency executives, to get their perspective and understanding of the future of digital advertising in a cookieless world. Most of the polled executives (60%) agree that user tracking will soon become obsolete. However, more than 40% of respondents are not familiar with targeting technologies that are independent of advertising identifiers. Continue reading

09May/23

How high is the pyramid

The pyramid you are referring to is the Great Pyramid of Giza, which is the largest of the three pyramids in the Giza Necropolis in Egypt. It is also the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The Great Pyramid was built for the Fourth Dynasty pharaoh Khufu over a period of 20 years, and it originally stood at 146.5 meters (481 feet) tall. However, over the centuries, the pyramid has lost some of its height due to erosion and the removal of its outer casing stones. Today, the Great Pyramid stands at 137 meters (449.5 feet) tall. Continue reading

06May/23

The UK is brilliant about timing.

The United Kingdom has a long and rich history of coronations, and the timing of these events has always been of utmost importance. The coronation of a new monarch is a major national event, and it is essential that it be conducted smoothly and efficiently. Continue reading