The Stock Market Today
The Nairobi Securities Exchange today performed better yet again on both indices. The NSE 20 Share Index edging up 13.41 points to close at 4132.91 and the All-Share Index performance climbing up 0.56 points to close at 91.18 HIGHEST VOLUMES Equity Bank was the top…
Bafana Bafana v Harambee Stars Score FKF KES 3.92 Million
KES 3.92 Million was gathered as gate collections from the match between Kenya and S. Africa on October 16th 2012. 28,000 tickets were available for the match.
Night Out on a Budget
It’s that time of the month when going out becomes a bit of a hustle for some. Most of the accountants started processing our salaries yesterday meaning we probably have to wait till Monday before our pay goes through. What a disappointment, right? Don’t…
Scandal, Pyramid Scheme or Legitimate Business?
A local investment firm is promising returns of up to 200%. When the deal is this sweet, you have to think twice. So, do you Trust Dyntrust?
Inside Britam: Britam Asset Managers
As we wind down the week we look at BAM, Britam Asset Managers, the fund manager that brought the state of the art Investement and Fund Management System - The Advent Office.
Safaricom, 12 Years On
Safaricom has been with us for 12 years. From starting up in Narobi to spreading out and having the widest network coverage in the country with the largest subscriber base. Here's Safaricom's 12 year journey
Numbers Don't Lie: Fourth Week of October [Infographic]
Pesatalk Numbers: October week 4…
The Stocks We Are Watching Today
The securities exchange performed better yesterday having closed at an all year high of 4119.50 on the 20-share index and 90.62 on the All-share index. Today we maintain our focus on Standard Chartered Bank, Kenya Commercial Bank and Carbacid Investments Ltd. A summary of yesterday’s trading activities can be found …
Company Directors' Salaries Could Soon Be Public
Salaries for company directors will soon be made public following the ongoing review of the Code of Corporate Governance for public companies in Kenya. In an interview with the Nation during a corporate governance and financial reporting (Fire) award conference at the Safari Park Hotel in Nairobi on Thursday, Centre…
The Problem With Paying Salespeople on Commission
First of all, salespeople will tell you that closing sales is not a walk in the park. I have seen many salespeople come and go, with few sales under their belt. While closing sales might not be easy, employers will tell you that getting good sales people is even harder. Good salespeople will tell you of the many close sales, that really never close.
But again, that is not what is wrong with the commission based sales system.
So what it?
8 Things You Should Know This Morning
1. Deal is Signed but Voter Kits Will Still be Late The cost of biometric voter registration kits on Thursday hit the Sh7 billion (Euros 65 million), with indications that the government’s contract with the Canadian firm could lead to payment of more money…
The Stock Market Today
Another great leap for the Nairobi Securities Exchange today as the indices exhibited a year-best performance. Both indices picked their way upwards with the NSE 20 Share Index edging up 24.24 points to close at 4119.50 and the All-Share Index performance climbing up 0.34 points to close at 90.62 …
M-Pesa Going Global
Vodafone Plc has announced that it will, from next month, connect Safaricom’s M-Pesa to HomeSend, which will give it a direct link to more than 21 international money transfer platforms. According to the Business Daily, this move could see subscribers in 35 countries…
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