Lafarge Africa Plc has proposed a final dividend of 600 kobo per share for the financial year ended December 31, 2025, subject to shareholders’ approval and applicable withholding tax deductions. …
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Uncertainty Grows Over Future of South Africa’s SRD Grant
The debate over the future of South Africa’s Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant is gaining fresh attention as the National Treasury considers major changes that could reshape how the …
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CAP PLC Recognised for Excellence in Nigeria’s Paint Industry
Chemical and Allied Products PLC (CAP PLC), one of Nigeria’s leading manufacturers of paints and coatings, has been named Paint Company of the Year at the Africa Housing Awards, a …
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Nigeria’s MDAs Ramp Up Software and Digital Infrastructure Investments
by Radarr Adminby Radarr AdminThe Federal Government has earmarked billions of naira for computer software acquisition and high-tech infrastructure projects across key ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs), underscoring a growing focus on digital transformation, …
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Visa Explores Stablecoin Integration to Strengthen Global Payments Network
Visa has said it is exploring how stablecoins can be integrated into its existing global payment systems as part of efforts to maintain its leadership position in the fast-changing digital …
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Eskom Legal Challenge and Private Electricity Trading in South Africa: Impact on Market Reform and Investment
Eskom Holdings SOC Limited, South Africa’s state-owned electricity giant, has come under scrutiny for giving mixed signals about its legal challenge to the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) …
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First Atlantic Bank Expands to Liberia, Boosting West Africa Banking
First Atlantic Bank PLC (FAB) has taken a major step in its regional growth strategy after securing regulatory approval to operate in Liberia. The development marks an important milestone for …
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Sahara Power Services $438m Loan, Backs Nigeria Power Sector Growth Plans
by Radarr Adminby Radarr AdminSahara Power Group has disclosed that it has so far paid the naira equivalent of $438 million in loan repayments, representing about 73 per cent of its original $600 million …
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NASD Market Cap Rises to N2.19tr on Continued Investor Interest
by Radarr Adminby Radarr AdminThe NASD Over-the-Counter (OTC) Securities Exchange sustained its positive momentum, recording gains for the fourth consecutive trading session as investor sentiment remained mildly upbeat in the unlisted securities market. Market …
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UCC Flags Challenges Slowing Uganda’s Mobile Connectivity
by Radarr Adminby Radarr AdminLimited access to electricity is severely hampering Uganda’s telecom sector, leaving hundreds of installed towers idle and costing operators millions of dollars annually, according to a recent report by the …