The Department of Employment and Labour (DEL) has expressed concern over illegal recruitment practices in South Africa, such as the hiring of immigrant foreign workers who are illegally residing in …
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United Kingdom signals West African expansion at Africa Investment Conference
UK exporters gain a foothold in the West African region, which accounts for over one-quarter of Africa’s GDP; Demand for UK products and services expands in West Africa, with deals …
Kenya’s horticulture regulator has extended the ban on exporting popular avocado kinds to foreign markets to prevent the harvesting of immature avocado crops. Head of Horticultural Crops Directorate (HCD) Benjamin …
Africa is poised to move away from traditional retail models and become the world’s fastest-growing, richest, and most sophisticated market, according to the bi-annual Global Retail Development Index (GRDI), a …
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Egypt launches Africa’s first environmentally-friendly flight from Cairo to Paris
EgyptAir, a state-owned flag carrier of Egypt pioneers Africa’s first test flight with environmentally friendly services on board to Paris from Cairo International Airport. The Egyptian minister of civil aviation …
Zimbabwe’s central bank and industry executives gathered on Friday to discuss methods to stop the local currency’s depreciation against the US dollar, according to the state-controlled Sunday Mail newspaper. According …
South Africa’s proposal for a $750 million (R11.4 billion) development policy loan has been granted by the World Bank. This loan will help the government speed up its Covid-19 response, …
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni called for UN Security Council reforms on Thursday, saying that permanent representation for Africa will prevent aggression against the continent. Museveni addressed a gathering of high-ranking …
On Thursday, the United Kingdom will hold an African Investment Conference as part of its efforts to maintain influence on the continent, which has become a battleground for the world’s …
(Financial Times) October 28 was a foul day for Ugandan finance minister Matia Kasaija. Hauled into parliament and grilled over the phrases of a $200m Chinese language mortgage for the …