Black Hot Fire Network Team

Kenya private sector ends 2025 with positive PMI reading

Kenya’s private sector economy continued to expand in December, according to the latest data. The Stanbic Bank Kenya Purchasing Managers’…

10 months ago

Soundstripe and PopArabia Host Songwriting Camps in Abu Dhabi

Soundstripe, a music licensing platform, has partnered with PopArabia to create original music reflecting genres and sounds from the Middle…

10 months ago

Eastern Africa drought deepens leaders urge aid

The Anglican diocese of Marsabit is reporting a severe drought impacting communities in northern Kenya, exacerbated by failed rains and…

10 months ago

Kenya Aims for First World Development

President Ruto has articulated a developmental goal for Kenya, aiming for rapid transformation and a first-world status modeled after Singapore.…

10 months ago

Kenya Fintech Association

Flutterwave, Africa’s largest fintech company, has acquired Mono, a Nigerian open banking startup. The deal, structured as an all-stock acquisition,…

10 months ago

US Airline Adds Premium Economy Seating

Hawaiian Airlines has announced a $600 million investment plan spanning five years, which includes the introduction of a premium economy…

10 months ago

Nashville Black Music Roundtable Explores Industry Insights

This year’s roundtable discussion on Black popular music in Nashville takes a forward-looking approach, focusing on the future rather than…

10 months ago

St. Moritz to Host IBSF World Cup and 2026 European Championships

The IBSF Bobsleigh + Skeleton World Cup at the St. Moritz-Celerina Olympia Bobrun track in Switzerland will feature athletes competing…

10 months ago

Emerging Market Currencies Stable Amid Weaker Dollar

Emerging-market currencies remained stable on Monday as the dollar weakened. The US capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro introduced geopolitical…

10 months ago

Amsterdam church damaged in New Year’s Eve unrest

A large fire destroyed a 19th-century church in Amsterdam on Thursday, January 1, as the Netherlands experienced a turbulent New…

10 months ago