RELATED CATEGORIESThe Collaborative Exchange announces a new Industry Awards event18 November 2024 The Collaborative ExchangeNews24 and The Collaborative Exchange have announced the launch of the FundHub Industry Performance Awards which is set to reshape the landscape of investment recognition. The FundHub Industry Performance Awards will coincide with The Investment Forum, South Africa's premier investment conference, which annually draws over 1 500 financial professionals. What sets these awards apart is their focus on the evolving dynamics of the investment industry, both locally and internationally. For asset managers, the FundHub Industry Performance Awards represent a unique opportunity to gain recognition for their exceptional performance and to benchmark against the best in the industry. As the financial sector continues to evolve, the FundHub Industry Performance Awards are poised to become a cornerstone event, driving excellence and innovation in investment management.

November 18, 2024 13:35 UTC

Anmol Bishnoi, the fugitive brother of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, was reportedly detained in California, USA, on Monday, as per media reports. Key Player in the Bishnoi Gang NetworkAnmol, who fled India last year, became a prominent figure in the Bishnoi gang’s criminal network after Lawrence Bishnoi’s arrest. He is wanted in connection with several high-profile cases in India, including:• The murder of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala in 2022. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has also registered two cases against him, in addition to 18 other criminal cases filed across the country. His detention in California marks a significant breakthrough in efforts to dismantle the Bishnoi gang’s operations and prosecute its members.

November 18, 2024 13:03 UTC

Government Spokesperson Isaac MwauraGovernment Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura has said a total of 105,367 Kenyans have benefitted from job opportunities abroad in the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain among others. Mwaura said the current negotiations are in the sunset stages with Russia, Poland and Jordan to open more doors of opportunities to Kenyans abroad. Mwaura noted that the Affordable Housing Project is not only geared towards decent and affordable houses to Kenyans but has also created over 160,000 job opportunities for Kenyan youth. “Over 490,000 Kenyans have been equipped with digital skills through the Jitume program, with another 149,000 connected to online job opportunities,” he said. This has further empowered the service industry, creating more opportunities for Kenyans,” Mwaura said.

November 18, 2024 10:43 UTC

0 SHARES Share TweetJonathan Majors is engaged to Meagan Good. The ‘Creed III’ star, 35, started dating the 43-year-old actress in May 2023 – just months before he was convicted of harassing and assaulting his ex-girlfriend, Grace Jabbari. And on Sunday (17.11.24), the pair revealed Jonathan got down on one knee with the ‘Shazam!’ star showing off her diamond ring on the red carpet at the EBONY Power 100 Gala in Los Angeles. Turns out, they first met in the bathrooms at the bash which celebrates Black excellence and achievement. Meagan, who ignored pleas from her friends to steer clear of the actor, stood by him and has no regrets about her decision.

November 18, 2024 10:36 UTC

Boxing fans on social media reckon they have worked out Jake Paul and Mike Tyson's fight was 'fixed'. During the fight, Tyson, who only managed to land 18 punches, delivered a blow to Paul's chin. On fan commented on X: "Jake Paul signalling for Mike to take it easy." Speaking after the fight, Paul claimed he didn't want to hurt Tyson by knocking him out. Paul said: "I wanted to give the fans a show, but I didn't want to hurt someone that didn't need to be hurt."

November 18, 2024 09:29 UTC





The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) has decried the government’s decision to withdraw Kajiado County from the list of hardship areas in Kenya, a decision that has led to teachers in the region to miss out on hardship allowances. Speaking during the KNUT Annual General Meeting (AGM), the teachers urged the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to restore the county's former status noting that teachers working in the county were still facing unique challenges like imminent attacks by wild animals that often roam the area. “Some sub-counties have lost the status of hard-to-staff and hardship areas. So we must appeal to the Teachers Service Commission that the status of Kajiado should remain the same,” KNUT Secretary General Collins Oyuu declared. Let them be posted to schools that need teachers.”Elsewhere in Uasin Gishu County, The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) echoed these concerns of teachers working in hardship areas, laboratories and workshops and urged the commission to cater for any injuries incurred while on duty.

November 18, 2024 09:03 UTC

The late Wells Fargo HR boss Willis AyiekoDetectives believe the murder of Wells Fargo human resource manager Willis Ayieko was the culmination of a violent robbery that went bad. The main suspect in the murder, Robert Wakolo, now dead, is said to have played a key role in the murder. Wakolo was a trained boxer and was linked to a number of robberies and murder in the region. Victor Okoth is among those set to answer to murder and robbery with violence charges. Police said Samuel Ongweso was in Doho area, Khisa West during the murder of Ayieko.

November 18, 2024 08:52 UTC

13 people killed after building collapses in Dar es Salaam’s Kariakoo marketAt least 13 people died when a building collapsed in Tanzania’s commercial capital Dar es Salaam and more than 80 people have been rescued, the country’s president said on Sunday. The four-storey building in eastern Dar es Salaam’s Kariakoo market came down on Saturday around 9 a.m. (0600 GMT). In an address, President Samia Suluhu Hassan said more than 80 people were rescued and rushed to hospitals. She said the government would cover treatment costs and help with burial arrangements. Building collapses occur in some African cities due to weak construction standards or lax enforcement.

November 18, 2024 07:47 UTC

Fox opened up about navigating life with Parkinson’s disease and the role of dark humor at the A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Cure Parkinson’s gala on Saturday. The star was first diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson's at just 30 years of age in 1991, when he was filming Doc Hollywood. Reflecting on the impact of humor during those challenging times, he shared his appreciation for how dark humor can help 'bypass taboos and break down barriers' when tackling difficult conversations. The Family Ties alum was accompanied by his stunning wife, Tracy Pollan, and a glamorous guest list that included the legendary Stevie Nicks. Fox first revealed his Parkinson's diagnosis in 1998 and, two years later, established The Michael J.

November 18, 2024 07:21 UTC

“I’ve got another idea too—declare a dry day on the day I perform in any city, and I won’t sing any alcohol-related songs that day either.”New Delhi: Diljit Dosanjh has declared that he would stop singing about alcohol—but only if all states implement a liquor ban. The singer promptly adjusted his setlist in light of the notice, altering the lyrics of his chartbusters Lemonade and 5 Taara. “Even today, I won’t sing songs about alcohol, because Gujarat is a dry state,” he reiterated at his Ahmedabad concert, expressing admiration for the Gujarat government’s ban on liquor. Everyone on TV seems to care about Patiala Peg,” he said, clarifying that unlike many Bollywood stars, he does not endorse or advertise alcohol in his music. “I’m not calling anyone personally to ask if they’ve had a ‘Patiala Peg’ or not,” he said, highlighting the absurdity of the criticism.

November 18, 2024 06:42 UTC

Narc leader Martha KaruaNarc Kenya party leader Martha Karua has explained why she walked out of former President Daniel Moi's event on June 16, 2001. Karua, then Gichungu MP, said she was fed up with the remarks made during President Moi's meeting which she graced. Karua explained that despite being in the opposition, she had welcomed Moi to the event as she recognised him as president. She stated that she was the only opposition leader present as her colleagues had boycotted. The trigger, Karua said, was the remarks made by Moi's local chairman and subsequently, the former President’s reaction.

November 18, 2024 06:40 UTC

Senate Speaker Amason Kingi has notified members of a scheduled State of the Nation address to Parliament by President William Ruto this Thursday. The notification of the joint sitting, made in line with the Senate standing orders, will take place at the National Assembly's main chamber. "I wish to inform the House that I have received a message from His Excellency the President conveying that he intends to deliver the State of the Nation address to Parliament,” he said. This will be Ruto’s third address since he assumed office. This year's address comes two weeks after the swearing-in of Deputy President Kithure Kindiki.

November 18, 2024 06:35 UTC

Some of them are even giving songwriting credit to Nature to raise funds for various environmental projects. This original initiative is called Sounds Right. It was launched by the EarthPercent association to raise royalties for the preservation of nature. To pay tribute to Mother Nature, the artists participating in Sounds Rights credit her as a co-writer on their tracks. This money, combined with donations to Sounds Right, will be put to good use in preserving biodiversity.

November 18, 2024 06:31 UTC

Tim Matheson says he's lucky he never got too big into cocaine ... saying he played hard -- but, he worried too much about how the white stuff would affect his work to get addicted. Basically, Matheson says he wasn't a star and lived paycheck to paycheck ... and, he was acutely aware he could lose his income unless he continued to perform well. That said, Tim says he didn't completely shun the stuff ... but, he didn't use it as much as some of his contemporaries who were further up the callsheet. One of those contemporaries ... John Belushi -- who died of an overdose of cocaine and heroin in 1982 at just 33 years old. Matheson says part of the problem is that everyone in his generation was saying cocaine wasn't all that bad for you ... obviously, not the case.

November 18, 2024 05:14 UTC

But who is Robert Irwin's girlfriend after the breakup with Rorie? Robert Irwin's girlfriend and dating historyDoes Robert Irwin have a girlfriend? Robert Irwin's relationship historyRorie Buckley and Robert Irwin attend the Australian premiere of "Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One". Robert Irwin and Rorie Buckey first sparked dating rumours in November 2022 when the two were captured spending time in Queensland, Australia. Robert Irwin's fast factsWho is Robert Irwin?

November 18, 2024 05:10 UTC