A curious and powerful trend is taking root: Africa’s top tech startups are not chasing the next social media fad or a new gaming platform. Instead, they are laser-focused on …
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Lagos Grade A Office Occupancy Rises to 73%
Nigeria’s premium office market is showing signs of resilience, as occupancy levels for Grade A office spaces in Lagos have climbed to 73 per cent, up from 65 per cent …
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Nigeria’s $108bn Construction Industry to Showcase Opportunities at Big 5 Exhibition in Lagos
Nigeria’s construction industry, valued at over $108 billion, is witnessing renewed growth driven by rising government spending on housing and infrastructure. This expansion will take centre stage at the Big …
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Ogun Commissioner Commends LG Electronics for Donating Solar-Powered Borehole in Abeokuta Community
The Ogun State Commissioner for Housing, Jagumolu Akande Omoniyi, has commended LG Electronics for investing in projects that provide access to clean and safe water in Nigerian communities. Omoniyi, who …
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Econet Telecom Lesotho Showcases Digital Future at Econet Expo
Telecommunications giant, Econet Telecom Lesotho (ETL), has staged its third Econet Expo, unveiling innovative digital solutions aimed at driving national development and improving everyday life for Basotho citizens. The expo, …
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Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda Bags Four Top Brand Africa Awards
Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) has emerged as one of the biggest winners at this year’s Brand Africa 100 Uganda Awards, taking home four prestigious accolades that reflect excellence, consumer trust, …
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Uganda Sets Up Electricity Desk to Boost Industry
The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has taken a major step to support the country’s manufacturing sector by opening a new office dedicated to handling electricity matters for manufacturers. …
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Sanlam Allianz Boss Calls for Salary Insurance
The Managing Director of Sanlam Allianz Life Insurance Ghana, Mr. Tawiah Ben-Ahmed, has called for a new approach to financial security in Ghana, stressing that workers’ salaries should be insured …
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Angola Moves to Modernize Tax System with New Electronic Invoicing Decree
The Angolan Ministry of Finance has announced new rules that will guide the country’s transition to electronic invoicing in all commercial transactions. This development came with the recent publication of …
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Zambia’s Kansanshi S3 Expansion Boosts Mining by $1.25bn
The Zambia Consolidated Copper Mines-Investment Holdings (ZCCM-IH) says the commissioning of the US$1.25 billion Kansanshi Mine S3 expansion project represents a turning point for the country’s mining industry and overall …