Bento Africa under investigation by LIRS and EFCC; CEO Okubanjo denies allegations
Bento Africa, a Nigerian technology HR startup founded in 2019, is facing allegations of failing to remit tax and pension payments on behalf of clients...
GAIA Africa Celebrates Folake Ani-Mumuney As She Retires From First Bank
December 03, (THEWILL) – Gaia Africa, a private business club for Africa’s top female executives, has honoured Folake Ani-Mumuney, the Global Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications at First Bank. The organisation highlighted her advocacy for gender equity and her contributions to female leadership, following her retirement after a 15-year tenure at the financial institution.
WHO Africa director-elect dies while receiving treatment in India
Dr Faustine Ndugulile, Regional Director-Elect. - Copyright © africanews @WHOAFRO Last updated: 27/11 - 14:20 WHO The World Health Organization's regional director-elect for Africa died while receiving medical treatment in India, Tanzania’s parliament speaker said Wednesday. Plans to repatriate the body of Tanzania's Dr. Faustine Ndugulile, 55, were underway, Speaker Tulia Ackson said, adding that
South Africa sends special envoy to Mozambique
The South African government says it remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of its citizens and upholding regional stability, amid protests in Mozambique. For the latest news, bookmark The South African website’s dedicated section for free-to-read content “Government has noted with concern the ongoing protests in parts of Mozambique and reports of individuals escaping
South Africa extends the deadline for shops to register
The government has pushed back the deadline for shops to register in South Africa as part of a drive to improve food safety. President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the registration plan last month as one of the measures to address concerns regarding spaza and tuck shops, which have been linked to...
Africa: Cat Videos and Wild Caracals
Have you recently opened YouTube or TikTok and immediately gone looking for cat videos? If your answer is "yes", then you're not alone: the...
Africa: Biden Plans to Highlight Investment, Partnership During Africa Trip
VOA] White House -- President Joe Biden will make his first presidential trip to Africa next week, visiting Angola and making a stop in the island nation of Cabo Verde, a top White House official told VOA. His short visit will center around the Lobito Corridor...
South Africa: Livestock Are Threatened By Predators -Fashioned Shepherding May Be an Effective Solution
The Conversation Africa] Carnivores like leopards, lions and hyenas have been killing livestock for centuries, causing financial losses to farmers. In many parts of the world, farmers respond by killing these predators. This has greatly reduced the populations of some top predators like leopards and lions...
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TOSYALI secured 187 million Euro financing from Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. (BBVA) for its first phase of 1.2 GW solar investment
TOSYALI continues to accelerate its energy transition by securing long term international financing for supporting its decarbonization agenda and sustainability investments. The company has signed Export Finance Buyer Credit Agreements worth 187 million euros with BBVA, under Spanish Export Credit Agency Cesce's cover, for Osmaniye and Niğde Projects in its first phase of solar power