Can I get coronavirus from mail or package deliveries? Should I disinfect my phone?

According to Google Trends, the top two most searched terms about mobile phones this week in Australia were “how to disinfect phone” and “how to clean your phone.”And the third…

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Panic buying in the wake of COVID-19 underscores inequalities in South Africa

Pictures of empty shelves and long queues have pervaded all forms of media in South Africa over the past few days. These scenes are not unlike those in other parts of the world as many consumers succumb to panic buying

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How the COVID-19 pandemic will affect informal workers. Insights from Kenya

COVID-19 is going to have a devastating impact on economies. Africa has a particular vulnerability because so many people work in the informal sector. In an interview with Moina Spooner…

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CEO of the month – Samantha Siyieyio Kipury

Samantha started off with one client, Nokia. But through DAN Kenya’s mantra of Innovating the Way Brands Are Built, she has been pivotal in growing the network from just one client to what is now the fastest growing agency in Kenya, with billings in excess of Ksh 400 million annually

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