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IOL News
4 days ago
- Business
- IOL News
ADvTECH expands footprint in Africa with the acquisition of Regis Runda Academy in Kenya
ADvTECH is a JSE-listed private education group. It has acquired the Regis Runda Academy in Nairobi, Kenya. Image: Supplied ADvTECH, the JSE-listed South African private education company that is growing its footprint in other African markets, said Thursday it is acquiring the Kenya-based Regis Runda Academy for about R172 million. The deal means that ADvTECH is further expanding its Makini Schools offering in Nairobi, Kenya. Situated in the fast-developing Runda area, northeast of Nairobi, the school, with a capacity of 2,000 students and a full K – 12 offering, will be rebranded as Makini Schools Runda, adding to the six schools in ADvTECH's Makini Schools. "We are delighted to increase our Makini Schools footprint in Kenya and to bring the brand's compelling proposition to parents and students in one of the fastest developing regions of Nairobi," said ADvTECH CEO Geoff Whyte. ADvTECH said it would invest in AI-powered digital learning tools and significant enhancements to sporting facilities at the Regis site, to elevate student experience and maximise academic outcomes. In November 2023, ADvTECH acquired Flipper International School in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Ad Loading In June this year, ADvTECH launched Rosebank International University College in Accra, Ghana, its first tertiary institution outside South Africa, with the first academic semester to start on September 1, 2025. A second enrolment cycle would start in February 2026. "Our prudent approach to capital allocation positions us well to navigate the uncertainties of South Africa's sluggish economy while capitalising on positive growth opportunities across the African continent. We are particularly excited about developments in Botswana, Kenya, and our recent expansions into Ghana and Ethiopia, which present significant potential for further growth and strategic diversification," ADvTECH chairperson Professor Alex Watson said in the 2024 integrated annual report. ADvTECH's share price was trading 0.61% lower at R31.11 on Thursday afternoon on the JSE, little changed from R29.36 a year ago. BUSINESS REPORT
Bloomberg
31-07-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Diageo East African Unit's Profit Grows as Forex, Debt Pain Ease
East African Breweries Plc 's annual profit grew after two years of slowing earnings, as foreign-exchange losses dropped due to a stable Kenyan shilling and lower interest rates cut financing costs. The Kenya-based unit of Diageo Plc reported profit for the year through end June of 12.2 billion shillings ($94.4 million), an increase of 12%, as net revenue climbed by 4%, according to a statement by the Nairobi-based company.
The Hindu
30-07-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Badly behaved tourists crowd safari parks. How do you stop them from taking selfies with the lions?
It was a viral video of a group of cheetahs taking down a wildebeest that triggered Big Cat People, Jonathan and Angela Scott, to put together their latest e-book, Safari Etiquette: An essential guide. 'There were five male cheetahs, unusual to have such a big coalition, and in October 2022, two of these cheetahs ended up nailing a wildebeest,' Jonathan says. Within seconds of their kill, they were surrounded by vehicles filled with overexcited people, egging the guides and driver to go even closer. 'It is the paparazzi effect, isn't it? People behave really badly when there is something they want to see,' says the Kenya-based wildlife photographer and conservationist, the popular co-host of the BBC's long-running nature documentary series, Big Cat Diary. On a safari, charismatic large animals often end up becoming celebrities of sorts, and, as with stars, 'we are innately curious…want to get a closer look,' says Jonathan, whose new e-book explains precisely why one should not behave like this on a safari. 'No image is worth causing distress to a vulnerable animal, prompting it to move and possibly putting it in danger,' it states. Safari Etiquette: An essential guide, a joint initiative of their NGO, Sacred Nature Initiative, and the Narok County Government's One Mara Brand, has been brewing since 1974, when Jonathan went out on a game drive as a visitor. 'We were travelling overland from London to Johannesburg…four months, 6,000 miles,' he says. When the truck reached Serengeti, the ranger who had been guiding the group along spotted a leopard at the base of a tree and pointed it out to them. 'We asked the ranger if it was possible to go a little bit closer,' remembers Jonathan. The man refused, claiming that they were not allowed to and that if the park's warden spotted him, there would be significant consequences. 'So, I saw, from the beginning, what a good guide looked like, which, to me, was to give the animal the space to breathe,' he says. Much has changed since Jonathan first went on that game drive and settled permanently in Maasai Mara in 1977. 'When I first came to live in the Mara, there were maybe five camps and lodges in an area of 1500 square kilometres,' he says. Now, there are over 200, 'more than 5,000 beds,' he says. 'I have watched this ridiculous explosion of camps and lodges driven not by sound management practices but by economic greed.' In the Mara, this 'epidemic of aggressive tourism, which is global', had led to a chaotic situation, in his opinion. With the mushrooming of the camps and lodges, also comes the exponential increase in the number of vehicles being allowed to traverse through the Mara, 'roaming in a way that has nothing to do with good guiding or following proper protocol,' he says, adding that the safari etiquette book, the rules of which are relevant to any part of the world, is not rocket science, but pure common sense. For instance, according to the e-book, camps and lodges should provide guests with a comprehensive briefing before they set out on their first game drive. 'It is much easier to remind visitors to be quiet and respectful when they see their first lion and are overwhelmed with excitement and emotion, if they have been briefed properly before departing from camp,' it states. Some other pointers include listening to your guide and driver, never getting out at river crossing, being courteous and considerate when approaching a sighting, never encircling wildlife and blocking their entry and exit pathway and backing off while watching a mother with her young, if she appears nervous. After all, 'this is not a circus, theme park or zoo, but real, wild Africa where animals are living and dying,' he says. In the age of social media and selfies, unfortunately, the safari business is driven by getting a shot at all costs, rues Jonathan. 'Nothing else matters…ethics go out of the window…even decent behaviour,' he says. And the cost of this is borne by wildlife. As much recent research has demonstrated, rampant tourism can have a significant impact on wild animals, altering their behaviours and habits, even endangering their lives. Jonathan highlights one such telling piece of research: a researcher who was doing a cheetah monitoring project for the Kenya Wildlife Trust discovered that in high tourist areas, cheetahs raised fewer cubs to independence when compared to those with lower tourist footfall. According to him, often, when a cheetah mother got up to hunt, she would be relentlessly followed, impacting her ability to find sufficient food for her cubs,' he says. Additionally, if the cubs are young and the vehicle gets too close to them, she would have to move them and risk running into predators like hyenas and lions in the process. 'This is a living, breathing, very smart creature, and the least we can do is be respectful. No photograph should be worth a cost to the subject.'
India Today
30-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Adorable video of baby elephant siblings enjoying a loving moment will make you smile
An adorable video of two baby elephants enjoying a loving moment has warmed hearts across the internet. Shared by the Kenya-based Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, the video has already garnered over 18,000 views on the 34-second clip, the young elephant siblings are seen enjoying a sweet moment of affection, leaning into each other. Their gestures seem to mirror human-like love and tenderness, making the moment all the more lovely, loving moment between Taroha and Pardamat. Caring Taroha, on the left, has always been a model 'big brother' and a wonderful influence on the younger rascal. Now, after all the recent Nursery graduations, Taroha has been elevated to herd elder, but he still doesn't throw his weight around or take advantage of his new stature. Pardamat, on the other hand, delights in pushing the envelope!' read the caption accompanying the video. Watch the video here:A lovely, loving moment between Taroha and Pardamat. Caring Taroha, on the left, has always been a model 'big brother' and is a wonderful influence on the younger rascal. Now, after all the recent Nursery graduations, Taroha has been elevated to herd elder, but he still doesn't Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (@SheldrickTrust) July 26, 2025Social media users could not stop gushing over the video. "Aww, this is so sweet! Big kisses to each other. I can hear them saying, 'I love you.' 'I love you more.' 'No, I love you more,'' one user added, 'Animals could teach humans a thing or two. These elephants are a lesson in love.'One of the users also said, 'It's so fascinating to learn about elephant social dynamics. These two are just precious.'See the comments here:Did it make you smile too?- Ends
eNCA
06-07-2025
- Politics
- eNCA
Armed gang attacks Kenya Human Rights Commission on eve of protests
NAIROBI - An armed gang attacked the headquarters of the Kenyan Human Rights Commission on Sunday as it hosted a press conference calling for an end to state violence, an AFP journalist saw. The attack came on the eve of "Saba Saba Day" when Kenyans mark pro-democracy protests from the 1990s, and renewed unrest is expected on Monday. The east African country is once again facing a wave of violent protests over economic stagnation, corruption and repeated acts of police brutality under President William Ruto. The Kenyan Human Rights Commission was hosting a press conference calling for "an immediate end to arbitrary arrests, enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings" when it was attacked by 20 men, some armed with sticks. "The gate was locked but they forced themselves in. They were attacking and robbing guys, saying: 'You are planning protests here'," said an AFP journalist at the scene. "Armed goons have attacked offices of the Kenya Human Rights Commission," the Women's Collective, which helped organise the meeting, posted on X. AFP | Luis TATO At least 19 people were killed and thousands of businesses looted and destroyed in a day of nationwide protests on 25 June. The government has been accused of deploying "goons" against protesters and political opponents. Hundreds of men on motorbikes armed with whips and clubs attacked a protest against police brutality in Nairobi on 17 June. AFP journalists at the scene said they were operating with the protection of police. - 'Kenya feels fragile' - Urbanisation, improved education and the spread of social media have fuelled anger over the stagnant economy and poor governance in a country where around 80 percent are trapped in informal, poorly paid jobs. "Kenya feels much more fragile than it would have four or even three years ago," said Declan Galvin, Kenya-based analyst with Exigent Risk Advisory. "We have a much larger, urban, mainly youth population, who do not rely on ethnicity and tribalism" as they did in the past, he told AFP. Politically, Ruto still holds a strong position, having forged an alliance with the main opposition leader Raila Odinga, leaving no clear challenger ahead of the next vote in 2027. But each violent crackdown is fuelling further unrest, said activist Nerima Wako. "Every time people organise a protest, they kill more people, so it just continues to feed off itself," she said. AFP | Luis TATO Saba Saba Day marks the uprising on 7 July, 1990 when Kenyans demanded a return to multi-party democracy after years of autocratic rule by then-president Daniel arap Moi. Ruto cut his teeth as a youth organiser for Moi when those protests were violently suppressed. His government "seems to be trying to repeat the nineties, but we are not in the nineties," said Gabrielle Lynch, an African politics expert at Britain's University of Warwick. "They don't seem to have realised that the world is different. People are more politically aware, but also the communication environment has dramatically changed with the rise of social media," she added.
