CR7 scores again for Man United in 2-1 loss to Young Boys as he equals Champions League record
Cristiano Ronaldo was back at it again just three days after enjoying his dream second debut for Manchester United, scoring another goal on a night where he further etched his name into Champions League folklore. The 36-year-old returned to the club at which he spent six trophy-laden years between 2003...
Kenya Air Force modernises its fleet with acquisition of 10 new fighter jets as internal and external threats loom
The Kenya Air Force is operating Grob G120TP turboprop trainers, following its earlier acquisition of G120A-K piston-engined trainers. The aircraft, the first of kind in Africa, are stationed in Laikipia Airbase, roughly 180 bird fly kilometres from the capital Nairobi, for training purposes. Since the deployment of the Kenya defence...
China and Russia quickly fill the aid void left by the United States and its allies
As international donors gathered in Geneva this week to discuss humanitarian relief for Afghanistan under Taliban rule, neighbours China and Pakistan have already reached out with aid and discussions of future assistance. The economy in the war-torn country is in crisis and a humanitarian crisis is looming, experts say. Yet...
Wait! Messi and Ronaldo have not exited the grand arena for heirs – Mbappe and Haaland
While there’s plenty of fanfare over Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe taking over at the top of the game, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are far from done yet. Both with new teams (well half-new in Ronaldo’s case) the pair return to the world’s biggest stage in club sport this...
Equity Bank’s Finserve banking solution rated most innovative, customer-centric in Africa
Equity Group’s fintech subsidiary, Finserve Africa, has been named the best in E-commerce – Banking/Financial and Insurance Services Gold Category during the third edition of the Kenya E-Commerce Awards 2021 in Nairobi. The award recognises Finserve’s continued commitment to innovation and customer-centricity in Kenya and Africa. Speaking when he received...
Nigeria’s Presidential Air Fleet receives first of two AW189 helicopters
The Nigerian Presidential Air Fleet has received the first of two new AW189 VIP helicopters from Italy’s Leonardo Helicopters. The AW189 is painted in the colours of the Nigerian Air Force’s Presidential Air Fleet. The second AW189, expected to be delivered soon, was also seen painted in the colours of...
Man United’s ‘turbo charger’ Paul Pogba considering longer stay at Old Trafford
Paul Pogba is now leaning towards extending his stay at Manchester United following the return of Cristiano Ronaldo, according to reports. The World Cup winner has entered the final year of his contract and talks over a new deal with United have not progressed. United face the prospect of losing...
Prodigal tongue: Why dirty or curse words are deliciously a vibrant part of fast language learning
One of the preeminent linguists of our time examines the realms of language that are considered shocking and taboo in order to understand what imbues curse words with such power – and why we love them so much. Profanity has always been a deliciously vibrant part of our lexicon, an...
Arsenal’s first win tempts fanbase to start feeling Gunners are turning the corner
Former Gunners star Paul Merson feels the Arsenal players deserve to be knighted if they can achieve the ambitions set out by Martin Odegaard. The north Londoners picked up their first points of the new season at the fourth attempt on Saturday. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s second-half goal was enough to secure...
Salmonella: Beware, $365m danger lurks in that chicken and egg you ravenously eat
Every year, food tainted with Salmonella and Campylobacter bacteria causes nearly three million illnesses in the US, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Among those sickened by Salmonella, 26,500 will be hospitalised and 420 will die, accruing an estimated $365 million in direct medical costs. Although Campylobacter...
