Author: The Exchange

Much of the talk at the moment, and nearly always, is where we should invest in a world of recession, low-interest rates, unpredictable markets and a challenging socio-political climate. As open borders in East Africa close, open, close and re-open again and as Kenya prepares for yet another Covid-19 lock-down our own region is particularly challenging.  

I am a member of several international investment groups and so I am fortunate to hear the views, perspectives and experiences of many clever and visionary investors around the world. I have written here before about ESG investing – Environmental, Social Impact and Governance – the “do’s” of impact invest but I haven’t written about the “Don’ts”. And it strikes me that we should be talking just as much, perhaps even more, about where not to invest at the moment and in the future. 

As Tanzania mourns the loss of late President John P. Magufuli who passed away on March 17th, a new change for the country is coming with H.E. Samia Suluhu becoming Tanzania’s first female President. She will join a small but growing list of African women leaders who will have transformed their country. But what does this mean for Tanzania? In consideration that the first five phases of Tanzania’s Government were led by men, Her Excellency Ms. Samia Suluhu will embark on the 6th Phase of the Presidency, one that seeks to continue part of the Magufuli legacy, but with a…

President John Magufuli of Tanzania died at the age of 61, as announced by the Vice President of Tanzania. According to a televised speech by Her Excellency, Samia Suluhu, the Vice President of Tanzania, President John Magufuli, aged 61, died of heart complications. “It is with deep regret that I inform you that today… we lost our brave leader, the president of the Republic of Tanzania, John Pombe Magufuli,” Vice-President Hassan said in the announcement. For nearly two weeks, President Magufuli had not been seen, inciting rumors that he had been flown to address matters related to Covid. However, Tanzanian…

A precious stone known for its rarity and brilliance, this blue gem is found solely in one place in the entire world: Tanzania, the country it was named after. Now the Swiss luxury brand Bernhard H Mayer (BHM), which offers high-end handcrafted timepieces and precious jewelry through direct selling company QNET, features Tanzanite in its newest collection. Described as ‘a geological phenomenon’, Tanzanite is considered a thousand times rarer than diamonds. The name reflects the gem’s limited geographic origin, as all the mines are located in an area of about eight square miles near the base of Mount Kilimanjaro. As…

Born on December 7, 1987, in Tampa, Florida Aaron Carter was fond of music from his childhood. He started his music career at a very young age, and his parents worked as his supervisors. His father Robert (who passed away in 2017) and mother Jane, ran a retirement home for their livings, while Carter grew up with her older brother Nick who is one of the Backstreet Boys, his twin sister Angel, and his older sisters Leslie and BJ. Embed from Getty Images Aaron Carter Net Worth [table id=32 /] Aaron Carter has a net worth of $ 400 billion…

Eric Andre Net Worth and Career  Born on April 4, 1983, in Boca Raton, Florida to an American Jewish mother and a Haitian father Eric Andre completed his graduation from Dreyfoos School of the Arts in 2001. He is fond of music and wants to pursue his career in music, so after completing graduation he went to Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts to pursue his dream of a music career. The comedian is known for his fearless comedy style and is best known for his humorous jokes. Andre is also a man who created and starred in “The…

Born on February 1, 1987, in Riverside County, California, Ronda Rousey suffered from speech problems for the first six years of her life. Her parents moved to Jamestown North Dakota for special and intensive speech therapy at Minot State University from Riverside when she was three years old. Her mother, AnnaMaria De Mars, was the first American woman to win the World Judo Championship. Together with the World Judo Championship winner, her mother holds a Ph.D. at the University of California, Riverside. She pursues her degree while raising her daughters. Ronda’s father, Ron Rousey, committed suicide in 1995 after breaking…

In 2008, the name was added in the history books, Barack Hussein Obama, the first African American President. From an early age, few people could see his intense leadership skills and vision. However, some would say that it was his early life that helped shape his political career. Discover a few important facts about Barack Obama that focus on significant aspects of his life and career. Let’s unwrap the life of Barack Obama in this quick-to-read article. Who is Barack Obama? Barack Obama was the 44th president of the United States and the first great African American commander. A son…

in this article you will get to learn more about mpesa fees, what’s the process registration in mpesa. What are the  Withdrawl Limits and How to become an mpesa agent? if you have any questions from above. All these will be solved and you can also check FAQs section for more Mpesa Charges for ATM Withdrawal [Feb 2021] Min (Kshs.) Max (Kshs.) M-PESA charges 200 2,500 34 2.501 5,000 67 5,001 10,000 112 10,001 20,000 197 How M-Pesa is Transforming Lives Economically? Payment rich applications such as Apple Pay, Venmo, Google Pay, and WeChat payment have changed the way one…

“I always say, decisions I make, I live with them. There are always ways you can correct them or ways you can do them better. At the end of the day, I live with them.”- LeBron James Born on December 30, 1984, in Akron, Ohio, LeBron James attached to the sports from his childhood days. When he was a baby, his mother gave him a mini hoop and a basketball that he could play for hours on end. Basketball soon became LeBron’s everything, and when he was old enough to play for his elementary school, he immediately became a star…