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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: 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...

South Africa: Long Covid

The Conversation Africa] Many people have persistent symptoms after recovering from COVID, a condition termed "long COVID". The UK's Office for National Statistics estimates 1.8 million people in the UK have long COVID symptoms at least 12 weeks after their initial infection...

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Green steel startup Boston Metal is doubling down on critical metals

The startup Boston Metal has raised a $75 million funding round to produce critical metals, MIT Technology Review can exclusively report.   The company has been known largely for its efforts to clean up steel production, an industry that's responsible for about 8% of global greenhouse emissions today. With the additional money, the new focus could

Embracer Follows Ubisoft In Splitting Off New Publisher To Handle Huge IP, Tomb Raider & LOTR Included

Say hello to Fellowship Entertainment by Ben Kerry 11 hours ago Embracer Group has today announced plans to create a secondary publishing label called Fellowship Entertainment, in order to "capture the full potential of the high-quality assets" that the group currently owns. The Swedish game publisher says that it hopes to spin off Fellowship Entertainment

Gwyneth Paltrow’s Daughter Apple Martin in Nancy Meyers Movie

Gwyneth Paltrow's Daughter Apple Martin Makes Directorial Debut With Student Show Apple Martin doesn’t fall far from the tree. Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin ’s daughter will be following in her mom’s acting footsteps and making her movie debut in Nancy Meyers’ upcoming film, Deadline and Entertainment Weekly reported on May 18. The 22-year-old—who graduated

Lil Wayne speaks out after feeling overlooked by Coachella and the Grammys

Music Lil Wayne reacts to Coachell and Grammys snub Award-winning...