In the first of a series of articles exploring the leap from chief marketing officer to chief executive, Vodafone’s former head of media turned Adgile boss Paul Evans discusses just what it takes to make the initial leap. My name…
Truck carrying $6.6 million worth of Apple goods hijacked by gang
What just happened? Thanks to their high prices, Apple products have long been an enticing target for thieves. But instead of one of its stores being robbed, as is usually the case, a gang in the UK hijacked a truck and…
The Watergate-era strategies that might win Trump a pardon. Maybe.
President Donald Trump should stop hyperventilating about voter fraud and draft a gracious concession speech just as Richard Nixon did when he narrowly lost the 1960 presidential election to John F. Kennedy. The goodwill generated by such a gesture will be sorely…
In Nairobi, Young Diners Clamor for Traditional Kenyan Cuisine
JOHN ONYANGO HAS NEVER BEEN to culinary school, nor did he start his career as a chef in a recognized restaurant or hotel. Instead, he first cooked in a suburban food kiosk, where he served the wage earners who worked in…
Pfizer CEO Sells Stock Same Day as Vaccine Announcement
Pfizer’s CEO and executive vice president both sold shares for $41.94 apiece The sales were part of a scheduled disposal via Rule 10b5-1 The move came the same day Pfizer and BioNTech announced positive data for their COVID-19 vaccine’s Phase…
CAC to implement new technology for business registration, customers to print certificates
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has disclosed its readiness to implement a new technology that will change the face of company registration in Nigeria, in accordance with global best practice. With the new technology, customers can print their certificates with…
US election: Biden declared himself winner – China refuses to congratulate President-elect
China has said that it was not aware of Joe Biden winning the US presidential election, declining to congratulate him. The Asian giants said the outcome of the vote was still to be determined. Despite media houses projecting Joe Biden…
UAE announces relaxing of Islamic laws for personal freedoms
The United Arab Emirates announced on Saturday a major overhaul of the country’s Islamic personal laws, allowing unmarried couples to cohabitate and loosening alcohol restrictions. The Gulf country also sought to criminalise so-called “honour killings”, a widely criticised tribal custom…
World leaders congratulate Biden on ‘historic’ win
Political leaders from around the world were quick to congratulate Joe Biden after US networks declared him the winner of the bitter White House race over President Donald Trump. As crowds poured onto the streets of Washington and other cities…
US Poll: The World Rejoices, Relieved As President Trump Finally Loses Election
There was manifest relief in the international community yesterday following the victory of president-elect, Joe Biden and vice president-elect, Kamala Harris, with many calling their defeat of incumbent President Donald Trump a historic moment and one they hope will lead…