Acino and Aspen Pharmacare Holdings Limited and its subsidiaries (collectively, “Aspen”) have signed an agreement for Acino to acquire six South African prescription medicines for over €105 million (R1.8 billion). …
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The Federal Reserve on Thursday announced what it said was a “broad set” of new rules that will restrict the trading and investment activity of top officials and senior staff. …
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Radisson Hotel Group, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has identified West & Central Africa as key markets in its African development strategy, growing its portfolio from one hotel …
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AgricultureSouthern AfricaSpotlight
Madagascar: Severe Drought could Spur World’s First Climate Change Famine
More than one million people in southern Madagascar are struggling to get enough to eat, due to what could become the first famine caused by climate change, according to the …
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Germany-based fragrances, care, flavourings and nutrition manufacturer, Symrise AG has entered a strategic partnership with Freddy Hirsch Nigeria, a manufacturer of spices, ingredients and flavours to boost food innovation and …
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Business PoliciesWestern Africa
Osinbajo urges young Nigerians to join politics to make a difference
Young people can improve their communities and affect a democratic representation in politics by forming parties that allow them the right to become engaged, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo. …
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The former U.S. president has announced his plan to launch his own social media platform, TRUTH Social, according to a press release by Trump Media and Technology Group (TMTG). The …
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Business PoliciesWestern Africa
Experts advise businesses on survival strategy in difficult environment
Foremost economists and analysts including, former Director-General, Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Dr Muda Yusuf; founder, B. Adedipe Associates Limited, Dr Biodun Adedipe, and Dr ‘Tunde Popoola, have …
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Biometric digital authentication and automated onboarding technology solution provider, iiDENTIFii, recently added another accolade to its growing list of awards after it was named as the New or Emerging Independent …
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Banking, Finance & InvestmentSouthern AfricaSpotlight
Banking-related robberies down 24% due to Covid-19 lockdowns – Sabric
Contact financial crimes such as banking-related robberies fell 24% in 2020 given the movement restrictions and visible policing linked to Covid-19 lockdowns. This is revealed in the latest annual crimes …