Category: News

  • State scales down police presence as KPSEA starts

    More than 1.3 million Grade 6 learners began the Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) on Monday morning. Unlike during other national exams, the government has reduced police presence in classrooms. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba said security officers will only accompany subjects but will not allow them to enter…

  • State scales down police presence as KPSEA starts

    More than 1.3 million Grade 6 learners began the Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) on Monday morning. Unlike during other national exams, the government has reduced police presence in classrooms. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba said security officers will only accompany subjects but will not allow them to enter…

  • Evri named UK’s worst delivery service as nearly half report issues

    For the second year in a row, courier Evri has been named the UK’s worst-performing parcel delivery company, with almost half of its customers reporting problems. According to Ofcom, the UK postal regulator, 44% of customers who used the Evri app in the past six months experienced delivery problems –…

  • Fountain Asset Corp. Announces Change in Meeting Location

    Article content TORONTO, Oct. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FOUNTAIN ASSET CORP. (TSXV: FA) (hereinafter referred to as the “Company”) announces a change in the location of its special meeting of shareholders scheduled to be held on October 30, 2024 (the Special Meeting of Shareholders scheduled to be held on…

  • Shekel sharply stronger after attack on Iran

    Boria Finance: The dollar continues to trade in the familiar range of 3.55-3.85 shekels/dollar, but in the long term, the price of the shekel is expected to rise. The shekel was sharply stronger today after a relatively restrained Israeli attack on Iran calmed market concerns about escalation. The Bank of…

  • Philly DA sues Elon Musk over $1 million voter sweepstakes

    Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office File a lawsuit against Tesla CEO Elon Musk on his political action committee’s $1 million-a-day giveaway to registered voters in swing states, alleging it violates consumer protection laws and is intended to interfere in the upcoming presidential election. Under the scheme, voters in swing states may…

  • Half of UK business owners pledge to hire if Chancellor boosts Entrepreneur’s relief

    Half of UK business owners have indicated they would hire more staff if the Chancellor increases entrepreneurs’ relief in the upcoming Autumn Budget, according to new research by Helm, Britain’s largest enterprise network. In a recent poll of 400 Helm business owners, 50% said they would expand their workforce under…

  • Orezone Provides Notice of Q3-2024 Results and Conference Call

    Article content VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Orizon Gold Inc. (TSX:ORE, OTCQX:ORZCF) (“Orezone”) will report its third quarter 2024 results on November 5, 2024, after the market closes. A conference call and audio webcast to discuss the results will take place on November 6, 2024 at…

  • Terminal 1 closes as low-cost airlines stay away

    The Israel Airports Authority (IAA) announced that Terminal 1 at Ben Gurion Airport will be closed on Friday until the end of March 2025. All international flights will use Terminal 3 throughout the winter, although domestic flights to Eilat will continue to use Terminal 1. The closure comes after the…

  • Why Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Stock Stumbled Monday Morning

    shares Taiwan Semiconductor Co., Ltd Manufacturing company (NYSE: TSM)TSMC, known as TSMC, fell on Monday morning, falling as much as 4%. As of 11:02 a.m. ET, the stock was still down 3.9%. The events that happened this weekend and the comments he made Specialized in semiconductors The founder put some…

  • Woman sues JetBlue over ‘dangerously cold’ ice cream sandwich that she says cracked her tooth

    A woman from New Jersey is Sue JetBlue After she said she broke one of her front teeth on an ice cream cone served by the airline on a flight from New York to Paris. Chiara Quiñonez claims the airline served her a strawberry-flavored ice cream cone that was “dangerously…

  • Cybersecurity Month: Call to action as intersection with AI makes emerging threats complex

    October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month and serves as a critical opportunity to raise awareness and foster a culture of vigilance among individuals and organizations alike. By highlighting the importance of cybersecurity best practices, we empower everyone to take proactive steps to protect their information and infrastructure. It is essential that…

  • Cybersecurity Month: Call to action as intersection with AI makes emerging threats complex

    October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month and serves as a critical opportunity to raise awareness and foster a culture of vigilance among individuals and organizations alike. By highlighting the importance of cybersecurity best practices, we empower everyone to take proactive steps to protect their information and infrastructure. It is essential that…

  • Financial Planning for Small Businesses: Avoiding Common Mistakes

    Running a small business is both rewarding and exciting; It can also be very challenging on many levels. It is important that its finances are closely monitored. What are some of the most common mistakes to avoid when creating a small business financial plan? Common mistakes to avoid when creating…

  • Financial Planning for Small Businesses: Avoiding Common Mistakes

    Running a small business is both rewarding and exciting; It can also be very challenging on many levels. It is important that its finances are closely monitored. What are some of the most common mistakes to avoid when creating a small business financial plan? Common mistakes to avoid when creating…

  • Defense Ministry signs NIS 2b laser defense system deal

    Director General of the Israeli Ministry of Defense, General Eyal Zamir (res.), last night signed an order worth NIS 2 billion to expand serial production of Iron Beam – the first laser interceptor system developed by Israel. As part of the agreement concluded between the Directorate of Defense Research and…

  • Stocks climb, oil sinks at start of pivotal week: Markets wrap

    (Bloomberg) — There was a sense of relief in markets after Israeli retaliatory strikes against Iran averted oil facilities, with crude oil falling and stocks rising at the start of what appears to be a pivotal week for investors. Most read from Bloomberg Iran said its oil industry was operating…

  • How to use Medicare star ratings wisely during Open Enrollment

    During Medicare open enrollment season, people selecting options for 2025 can often choose from a surprising number of Part D drug plans and private insurers’ Medicare Advantage plans. Medicare star ratings can help you narrow down your choices, if you understand what they mean. But few people on Medicare care…

  • Half of firms face delisting in secret owners crackdown

    More than half of the 794,741 companies registered in Kenya face the risk of delisting due to their failure to disclose the identities of secret shareholders who control more than 10% of the companies’ shares. As of last week, 50.28 percent or 399,595 registered businesses had not disclosed details, including…

  • The Benefits of Implementing Knowledge Management Strategies

    In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, the ability to manage and use knowledge effectively has become critical. As organizations strive to achieve competitiveness and innovation, the implementation of knowledge management strategies emerges as a critical factor for success. These strategies can lead to significant improvements in efficiency, innovation and decision-making.…