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Jessica Tarlov's bio: age, marriage, height and weight

6 days ago | legit.ng | Adrianna Simwa |John Ouma

Jessica Tarlov is an American political strategist, media personality, and commentator known for her role as a liberal co-host on Fox News Channel's The Five. She joined Fox News as a contributor in 2017 after making frequent guest appearances since 2014.TABLE OF CONTENTSKey takeawaysJessica Tarlov is a successful political consultant who does her job with vast knowledge. She is the liberal co-host of The Five on FOX News, the most-watched show on cable.
Who is Ibrahim Chappelle? Everything you ought to know about Dave Chappelle

6 days ago | briefly.co.za | Alice Wabwile |John Ouma

Ibrahim Chappelle is an American celebrity youngster famous for being Dave Chappelle’s son. Dave is a legendary standup comedian widely known for his comedy series Chappelle’s Show. He has also starred in several films, including Robin Hood: Men in Tights and The Nutty Professor. TABLE OF CONTENTSKey takeawaysIbrahim rides on his father’s fame, which attracts the media’s attention towards him. Away from the limelight, little is known about him besides his name and family status.
Get free braces in South Africa in 2025: Do government hospitals offer them?

2 weeks ago | briefly.co.za | Peris Walubengo |Salma Rashid |John Ouma

Orthodontic treatment can be expensive, making it difficult for many families to access the care they need. With the growing demand for affordable dental solutions, many South Africans are looking into public healthcare options, especially government hospitals. If you are wondering how to get free braces in South Africa in 2025, you are not alone. TABLE OF CONTENTSKey takeawaysOrthodontics is a branch of dentistry that treats irregularities of the jaws and teeth.
Who is the wife of Steve Wynn, Andrea Hissom? Biography of the British socialite

2 weeks ago | briefly.co.za | Favour Adeaga |John Ouma

Steve Wynn is an American entrepreneur and real estate developer. His success has made him famous, and many are keen to know about his background wife and kids. So, who is the wife of Steve Wynn, Andrea Hissom? What does she do for a living? Discover more about her background, family, and life before the limelight. TABLE OF CONTENTSKey takeawaysAndrea Hissom is a British socialite born in the United Kingdom. She is married to Steve Wynn, an American billionaire and real estate developer.
Thank you for caring for me: 50 messages to express gratitude

2 weeks ago | tuko.co.ke | Florence Wanjiru |John Ouma

If a friend or loved one supported you through a tough time or situation, you need to let them know how thankful you are. Sometimes, you could fall short of words to express gratitude to the person. Explore the best thank you for caring for me messages to use. TABLE OF CONTENTSKey takeawaysTwo simple words put together as "Thank you!" have a tremendous power that binds and builds relationships.
African leaders' failure to speak in one voice concerning

Jan 8, 2024 | standardmedia.co.ke | John Ouma

For a very long time, Africa’s political leadership has failed to read from the same script at the expense of the continent’s unity. And it is worrying.
East Africa, Big Money, and the False Promise of “Free” Markets

Sep 11, 2023 | digest.tz | John Ouma

A recent report by the African Private Capital Association (AVCA) suggests that Africa registered a $1.4 billion decline in venture capital deals in the first half of this year. That is so-called free markets. According to the report, all investment stages recorded a significant downtick in volume and value, with only 263 venture capital deals transacted in the last six months, representing a 40 percent drop from last year.
Ghana and Tanzania Forge Trade Engagement

Sep 7, 2023 | digest.tz | John Ouma

After suffering an unprecedented slow-down thanks to challenges occasioned by the COVID-19 pandemic, the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) is raring to go again. Ghana’s National AfCFTA Coordination Office announced it was closing in on a trade engagement with Tanzania starting this month. Dubbed the “Ghana Expo 2023-Tanzania”, the meeting is set to oil the wheels of the AfCFTA idea.
How Money's Value Relies on Belief

Sep 3, 2023 | digest.tz | John Ouma

According to a financial statement released in January, Tanzanian banks recorded more than Sh1 trillion in profits in 2022 for the first time in the country’s history. Earlier this month, M-pawa, the NCBA Bank Tanzania mobile money service, announced that it had registered more than , just two months after I&M Bank Tanzania announced that it was embarking on a process of recruiting to improve its services to the growing number of its customers.
Social Media: The Silent Pandemic of the Century Killing Humanity

Sep 3, 2023 | digest.tz | John Ouma

For years, experts have expressed concern about how much time people spend scrolling through their phones and sounded alarms on its impact on mental health. Some experts have compared the effects of social media addiction on the brain with those of alcohol and cocaine. And it doesn’t look good. At least 4.5 billion people – more than half of the world population – have a social media account today, and the average user spends around two and a half hours per day online.