Trade Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui has declared that Kenya is now leading the charge in Africa’s digital transformation, citing strong gains in internet connectivity, digital innovation, and a shift away …
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The popular Nyege Nyege music and arts festival in Uganda has not only entertained thousands of fans from across the world but has also brought in a huge boost to …
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50 Kenyan Youths Travel to Russia for Factory Jobs
A new phase in Kenya’s labour migration efforts has begun, as 50 Kenyan youths travelled to Russia last week for factory jobs in a move aimed at reducing rising youth …
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Jobberman Report Shows Most Nigerian Employers Exclude Marginalised Groups from Jobs
A new report by Jobberman Nigeria has revealed that nearly 9 out of 10 employers in Nigeria do not include marginalised groups in their recruitment process. This development has raised …
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A Nigerian agro-allied company, Food Industrial Park Limited (FIPL), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Best Engineering Technologies, a firm based in Hyderabad, India, to offtake essential oils …
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Race Tightens for AfDB President as Five Candidates Share Plans for Africa’s Future
The race to lead the African Development Bank (AfDB) is getting hotter as the date for the election draws near. The current president of the bank, Nigeria’s Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, …
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IMF Tells African Governments to Focus More on Private Sector to Survive Global Economic Problems
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has told African governments to stop depending too much on public spending and instead focus on supporting the private sector. According to the IMF, this …
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Africa’s Outsourcing Sector Faces AI Disruption as 40% of Jobs Risk Automation by 2030
A new study has raised alarm over the future of Africa’s Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) industry as artificial intelligence (AI) continues to spread across global markets. The report by Caribou …
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Egypt’s Prime Minister, Mostafa Madbouly, has announced that the country’s unemployment rate dropped to 6.4% in the fourth quarter (Q4) of the 2024/2025 fiscal year. This marks one of the …