Eskom “technically” implemented stage 7 load-shedding at one point last week, according to the Bureau for Economic Research’s (BER’s) latest weekly review. The BER argues Eskom’s power cuts reached this …
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Flour Mills boosts local content development and promotes SMEs through Innovation competition
Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc has announced the commencement and call for applications in the second edition of its ‘Prize for Innovation” competition. The annual competition, which started in 2021, …
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China Telecom launches it’s IP service and CTGNET in South Africa and other African cities
China Telecom has launched its premium IP transit service, CTGNET, in several new African cities – including Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg, Nairobi, Mombasa, and Djibouti. CTGNET is the latest global …
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Elon Musk loses title as world’s richest man on Forbes list
Twitter and Tesla CEO, Elon Musk, is no longer the richest person in the world, Forbes announced on Thursday. Forbes listed Mr Musk as occupying the second position in its latest …
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Nigerian regulators and oil marketers to end prolonged fuel scarcity in 48 hours
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and other relevant organizations in the oil sector agreed Thursday to end the lingering fuel scarcity across the country in 48 …
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South Africa’s DMRE signs an agreement with 13 renewable energy providers
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) has signed agreements with 13 renewable energy providers under Bid Window 5 of the government’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producers Procurement Programme …
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Advertising Regulatory Board accuses MTN for misleading advertisement on limited-stock specials
The Advertising Regulatory Board has ruled against MTN regarding a complaint about misleading advertising for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 smartphone. Complainant Dianne Barnard upgraded two of her contracts telephonically, …
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State Security Service gives NNPC and marketers 48 hours to resolve the ongoing fuel scarcity
The State Security Service has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and fuel marketers to resolve the ongoing petroleum scarcity in the country. The secret police, …
In an attempt to revive the dwindling breakfast culture in Nigeria, dairy products maker, FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria Plc recently launched its breakfast campaign in Lagos. In a release, the Senior …
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CFAO Motors Kenya Opens central parts outlet for it’s Winpart division
Motor vehicle distributor, CFAO Motors Kenya has opened a central parts outlet for its Winpart division, as it seeks to expand product offering and services by distributing original vehicle maintenance …