Activists warn of an “epidemic” of violence against women in South Africa
Activists have warned of an “epidemic” of violence against women in South Africa after a spate of killings and rapes sparked outrage in a country with one of the…
Xenophobic: FG to push for compensation of Nigerians that suffered losses, dispatches special envoy to S/Africa
The Federal Government has dispatched a Special Envoy to convey to President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa the President’s deep concerns over reported attacks on Nigerian citizens and property in…
“Partner with us in empowering African entrepreneurs”- Elumelu challenges Japan
Founder Tony Elumelu, Foundation, TEF, Tony Elumelu, CON, challenged the Government of Japan to invest 5% of its $50billion commitment to Africa, in empowering African entrepreneurs. He gave the…
We are working to resolve the killing of Nigerians – Ramaphosa tells Buhari
President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa and President Buhari Only days after the alleged killing of a Nigerian in South Africa by security agents, President Cyril Ramaphosa says discussions are…
Xenophobia: Buhari storms South Africa in October
President Muhammadu Buhari and South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa, have agreed to meet in October to discuss issues relating to the wellbeing of their citizens and ways to further strengthen…
MultiChoice plans to lay off over 2,000 workers in South Africa
South African pay-television firm MultiChoice Group is planning to lay off more than 2,000 workers in South Africa in a shake-up of its customer care service, the company said on…
South Africa’s carbon tax becomes law
South Africa’s long-delayed carbon tax has been enshrined in law, the treasury said on Sunday, as one of the continent’s worst polluters transitions to lower emissions in its efforts to…
Ramaphosa sworn in as South Africa’s president…Promises to tackle corruption, create jobs
Trade unionist-turned-businessman Cyril Ramaphosa was sworn in as South Africa’s president on Saturday, vowing to create jobs and tackle deep-rooted corruption that has strangled economic growth. Ramaphosa, who becomes the…
New National Minimum Wage: Efforts to Tackle Wage Inequality and Stimulate Economic Growth- Ramaphosa
Just as the government of Nigeria is yet to ascent to the new minimum wage of N30, 000 as demanded by the organised labour, her counterpart Cyril…
Africa Investment Forum 2018: A New Bold Vision Tilts Capital Flows into Africa
“Vision is the art of seeing what is invisible to others,” a saying goes. When African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina laid out his vision to tilt…