Pepkor Holdings Ltd, a South African retailer announced Monday that Chief Executive Leon Lourens will resign from the board on Sept. 30 as he intends to retire by March 31, …
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Nigeria signs deal with Turkish firm to increase energy supply
The Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading (NBET) Plc says it has signed a partnership deal with Energy Exchange Istanbul (EXIST), a Turkish energy firm, to ramp up energy generation and supply. Over the …
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Rockefeller Foundation partners with e-GUIDE and Atlas AI to accelerate development in Africa
The Rockefeller Foundation, an American private foundation, and philanthropic medical research and arts funding organization launched a new $5.5 million partnership with e-GUIDE and Atlas AI to encourage climate-resilient infrastructure investment and speed …
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Egyptian agricultural exports hit 4.4 million tons in 2022
Egyptian agriculture exports from January to 24 August this year have amounted to around 4,491,099 tons, Minister of Agriculture El Sayed El-Qusseir has said. A report by Ahmed El-Attar, head …
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Egypt expands seawater desalination plants to face water stress
Egypt is expanding in building seawater desalination plants to face the water stress caused by climate change, said Deputy Minister of Housing Sayed Ismail in a meeting with the world …
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Nigerian government launches policy to aid agricultural development
The Federal Government of Nigeria has inaugurated a six-year national agricultural technology and innovation policy (NATIP) from 2022 to 2027 to enhance agribusiness in the country. This document was inaugurated by the …
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Truecaller for business add new features to aid productivity
Truecaller, a global platform for verifying contacts and blocking unwanted communication, has launched additional features on its Truecaller for Business. The features will enable branded, contextual videos to differentiate business …
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UK energy bill to rise by 80% in October as regulators announces hike
Britain’s energy regulator announced Friday it will raise its main cap on consumer energy bills to an of average £3,549 ($4,197) from £1,971 a year. The new cap will be …
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We have the capacity to face challenges of the 2023 elections, INEC assures Nigerians
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured Nigerians that it has the capacity and courage to face the challenges that the 2023 general election may bring. Mahmood Yakubu, chairman …
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Trapped fund: CBN releases $265M to airlines
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN),on Friday, released the sum of 265 million dollars to airlines operating in the country to settle outstanding ticket sales. According to a statement issued …