COFFEE ☕: THE MAGIC DRINK

COFFEE ☕: THE MAGIC DRINK

Staff writer A new European study on the benefits of coffee is hard to ignore. The study involved about 468,629 subjects. It revealed – a slight lowering risk of heart disease by 17%,  stroke by 21% and curtailed death by 12%. The quantity of daily intake was between ½ cup to 3 cups. “Our results […]

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 A STEEPER AMERICAN DREAM

A STEEPER AMERICAN DREAM

Staff writer BIAS SOFTWARE Data analysis of 2 million applicants by The Markup, found out that nationwide, lenders through ‘software’ are responsible for conventional mortgage denials of 40% Latin X and 80% African Americans borrowers even when they had comparable financial profiles to their white counterparts. Conventional mortgages are different from those subsidized for people […]

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 WHAT ABOUT THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC?

WHAT ABOUT THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC?

‘THE PULSE’- The People’s Voice on Africa Equity Media “The Pulse” on Africa Equity Media is a segment of sampling the people – our audience on different topical issues affecting us every day. On this piece, we sample a cross-section of views from Kenya, Trinidad – Tobago and Zambia on Covid-19. Let us know what […]

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 PRIVACY, AN ELLUSIVE PHENOMENON

PRIVACY, AN ELLUSIVE PHENOMENON

Staff writer An entity (firm, government, persons, spy agencies) near or far away may be w👀tching and listening to you – anytime and anywhere. The thought of big ‘brother’ w👀tching every move one makes is enough to shutter one’s sense of privacy. What about governments in possession of a spyware unabated, on mobile phones especially […]

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 AFRICA LEADS & OFFERS AFGHANISTAN REFUGEES RELIEF

AFRICA LEADS & OFFERS AFGHANISTAN REFUGEES RELIEF

Staff writter The world is a tough place. Most of these challenges are as a result of the choices we make. Uganda has stepped up to offer solace to Afghanistan refugees as the world around them collapses right infront of our eyes. The East African country is set to accept 2000 refugees according to Uganda’s […]

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 KENYA, GHANA LEAD AFRICA & THE WORLD IN MOBILE TRANSACTIONS

KENYA, GHANA LEAD AFRICA & THE WORLD IN MOBILE TRANSACTIONS

Staff writer Kenya and Ghana lead in mobile bank transactions in Africa and only second to China in the world according to Boston Consulting Group (BCG). The mobile wallet transactions in Kenya are 87% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) while in Ghana, 82%. Ghana has led the growth rate of mobile money market in Africa […]

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 THE RAW DEAL DEALT TO HAITI – A CRIPPLING FOUNDATION

THE RAW DEAL DEALT TO HAITI – A CRIPPLING FOUNDATION

Maina wa Njuguna A few facts about Haiti – • Haiti is the poorest country in the western hemisphere (GDP per capita: $1272.49, 2019) • French and Creole are the official languages in Haiti • In Haiti, only one partner needs to be present for a divorce to take place • Haiti was the first […]

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