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The Star
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Casio's new G-Shock pays tribute to exceptional women
The new G-Shock GMA-P2125W features the octagonal bezel design of the 2100 line. CASIO Computer Co. Ltd has released another addition to the G-Shock family of shock-resistant watches. The new GMA-P2125W features the octagonal bezel design of the 2100 line. A compact watch sized to comfortably fit slimmer wrists, the new GMA-P2125W comes in purple, a colour symbolising justice and dignity, with tasteful colour accents in white and gold. Mimosa flowers appear on the display when the LED backlight is on, a nod to the tradition of appreciating women with gifts of these flowers. This special watch also comes in a beautiful packaging that's in the same purple hue as the watch. Maika (left) and Kyoka make up the dance duo Rushball. As part of the brand's efforts to reach out to more people, the G-Shock special website 'Women Of Our Time' has been dedicated to highlighting exceptional women across diverse fields, women who are pursuing their dreams with confidence, challenge the status quo and explores their relationship with time. The site includes videos examining the driving force that motivates five women working in different arenas: actor/dancer Bambi Naka; rapper MFS; members of the street dance team Rushball – Kyoka and Maika; and artist/illustrator Itabamoe, who created the visuals for this G-Shock watch. The videos convey the resilient spirit and hard work these women demonstrated to overcome setbacks on the way to their impressive accomplishments. Bambi boasts an illustrious career spanning over 20 years. MFS is featured on G-Shock's special website Women Of Our Time. She has worked with artistes such as Miliyah Kato, BoA and Ringo Sheena, and in 2015, joined Madonna's world tour as a backup dancer. Naka has been featured extensively in magazines, commercials, music videos, and events, achieving global recognition. In 2018, she retired as a dancer and shifted her focus to acting. And in 2024, she garnered yet more attention with her role in the Netflix series House of Ninjas. Tokyo-born-and-based rapper MFS is a member of the Osaka-based hip-hop collective Tha Jointz. In 2022, her song BOW was featured in the popular game Overwatch 2 and became a worldwide hit, reaching No. 1 in the United States, Britain, Canada, Germany, France, Austria and Spotify's Viral Songs Global. Bambi Naka is an actor and dancer, with a career spanning 20 years. Her notable fashion sense has also led to various modelling offers and participation in projects with brands such as Adidas and Balenciaga. Maika and Kyoka formed the street dance team Rushball in June 2004 and earned accolades, establishing themselves as iconic 'super kid' dancers. They gained recognition on the global stage, excelling in the hip hop category. In 2016, they made history as the first Japanese team to win the Juste Debout in France. The fifth woman in focus is Itabamoe, who was born in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture and started doing illustration in advertising before embarking on her artistic career in 2021. Using a technique inspired by enlarged magazine photocopies, the Tokyo-based Itabamoe tells stories through visual language. Itabamoe tells stories with visual language. Her work expresses shifting emotions and identities through her vision of ii-onna (attractive women). Casio states that the G-Shock brand stands for a world where women can aspire to be anything and anyone they want to be. 'Casio supports the mission of the Japanese Organisation for International Cooperation in Family Planning (JOICP), which works to build a world where all women are able to make their own life choices.' The brand will donate 5% of total proceeds from sales of GMA-P2125W model to JOICP.
Zawya
16-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Kenya takes money laundering war to precious metal dealers
Kenya is targeting traders involved in precious metals as the new frontier to curb money laundering and combat terrorism financing. The Kenyan government says it has tightened its response to money laundering after it was grey-listed by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) in 2023. The grey list contains countries that are actively working with the FATF to address loopholes in countering money laundering, terrorist financing, and proliferation financing. It is usually an indication of cooperation to end the vice, but with tasks pending to be accomplished. It means some of those dealers will be suspended until they rework their legality. FRC Director General Saitoti Maika said the move adds to recent efforts to identify proceeds of crime and the combating of money laundering and proliferation financing. As a matter of policy, dealers in precious metals and stones in Kenya are expected to report any cash transactions exceeding $15,000 as part of proposed anti-money laundering rules, part of steps to get the country off the FATF grey list. Previously, the government widened reporting requirements to banks, Saccos and forex shops, requiring monies exceeding $10,000 to be reported and details of customers and their identification numbers correctly captured. Mr Maika said dealers in precious metals and stones are susceptible to corruption, money laundering, and terrorism financing (ML/TF), especially since they weren't required to keep data on who buys their stones.'Precious minerals have been utilised in trade-based money laundering schemes, where they are exploited as a cover for laundering illicit funds through price manipulation or fake invoices for fictitious sales and tax evasion,' said Mr Maika. Apart from customer details, precious stone dealers themselves will have to keep and provide documents about the legality of their operations in Kenya. They will be required to attach several documents, including a duly filled Form FRC RF 1-1 (available on the FRC website), a certified copy of a Certificate of Incorporation, a Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) PIN, and the organisation's CR12 form. Other required documents include a licence from the State Department of Mining (Regulator's licence), a group structure (where the institution has links to or is part of a group of companies), and an organisation structure clearly showing the position of the money laundering reporting officer (MLRO). Additionally, dealers must provide details of ultimate beneficial owners, such as persons, passport copies in the case of any foreign directors, shareholders, or beneficial owners, and a duly filled DPMS Statistical Questionnaire. In March this year, the national assembly in Kenya proposed amendments to the Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act, seeking to bring precious metals dealers trading in gold, silver, and diamonds under the same reporting requirements as banks and other financial institutions. The amendments tabled by Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah say that these institutions are required to flag and report large cash transactions to authorities as part of efforts to curb illicit financial flows. Recent FATF study on diamond trading uncovered details of how the stone has been used as a method of money laundering. Kenya had failed to address new and emerging risks such as terrorism, virtual assets and new payment methods that have continued to be threats to different countries in Africa to comply with Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing (AML/CFT) systems. Kenya's is not unique as most of the countries in eastern and south Africa are yet to address the identified strategic deficiencies to combat money laundering and terrorist financing which is affecting confidence of investors in Africa. In February 2024, Kenya and Namibia were grey-listed for failures. When categorised in the grey-list, countries struggle to get investments and traders from grey-listed countries generally struggle to get dealers across the line, especially with Western partners whose countries may caution against dealing with the grey-listed countries. Kenya's law, the Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act, imposes duties on banks in seeking to deal with money laundering. In the Act, banks are required to evaluate their customers thoroughly and the due diligence should be based on an assessment of the customer as a risk. © Copyright 2022 Nation Media Group. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Yahoo
27-01-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Devastating blow to former NRL star
Maika Sivo's move to England has suffered a devastating setback with the destructive winger ruled out for the season after scans confirmed he suffered an ACL injury that requires surgery. The try-scoring machine joined Leeds on a three-year deal following six successful seasons at the Eels where he crossed 104 times in just 115 appearances for the blue and golds. Sivo had linked up with former Parramatta coach Brad Arthur at the Rhinos but will now miss the entire 2025 season after he hurt his left knee during the first half of their shock win over Wigan in Ash Handley's testimonial game. Maika Sivo has been ruled out for the season with an ACL injury that will require surgery. Sad news for Maika and we wish him all the best with his recovery over the coming months. — Leeds Rhinos (@leedsrhinos) January 27, 2025 'Our first thoughts are with Maika and we will all get round him and give him and his family our support,' Arthur said. 'Our medical team will make sure he has the best possible treatment to come back from the injury as soon as possible. Maika is a strong character and I am sure he will throw himself into his recovery to get back to his best.' Leeds open their Super League campaign on February 16 and may have to hit the open market to replace a man who was tipped to score a stack of tries out wide. 'This is an extremely tough blow for us as a club but especially devastating for Maika who has fitted in so well in our group,' Rhinos sporting director Ian Blease said. 'We were all excited to see what he could do in Super League in 2025, but we will just have to wait for that now. 'In terms of our squad, we will need to review the full situation and look at all our options. 'We have some outstanding young players who could well now get the opportunity to grab their chance, and I will be discussing all our options with the club, Brad and the coaching staff in the coming weeks ahead of the season kicking off.'
BBC News
27-01-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Leeds' Sivo to miss whole 2025 season with ACL injury
Leeds Rhinos winger Maika Sivo will miss the entire 2025 Super League season after sustaining a serious knee injury in a pre-season 31-year-old damaged his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) during the 22-4 win against Wigan Warriors in Ash Handley's testimonial game on Fiji international will now miss the upcoming campaign before even making his competitive debut for the club, having joined on a three-year deal from NRL side Parramatta Eels in October."Our first thoughts are with Maika and we will all get round him and give him and his family our support," head coach Brad Arthur said."Our medical team will make sure he has the best possible treatment to come back from the injury as soon as possible."Maika is a strong character and I am sure he will throw himself into his recovery to get back to his best."Sivo's arrival at Headingley reunited him with Arthur, who was in charge of Sydney club Parramatta for 10 injury gives the Rhinos a headache with just over two weeks remaining until the start of the season."In terms of our squad, we will need to review the full situation and look at all our options," sporting director Ian Blease added."We have some outstanding young players who could well now get the opportunity to grab their chance, and I will be discussing all our options with the club, Brad and the coaching staff in the coming weeks ahead of the season kicking off."
