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Career will I offend my coworkers if I invite them to my religious wedding?

will I offend my coworkers if I invite them to my ...

DO NEWSFEED   Sep 29, 2025  0  125

A reader writes: I recently came across a letter you answered about 10 years ago, where a woman wanted to decline an invitation to...

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Career I was offered a promotion to manager but with no raise

I was offered a promotion to manager but with no r...

DO NEWSFEED   Sep 29, 2025  0  121

A reader writes: I’ve been working at a university for eight years in the donor relations department. This past year has been real...

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Ivorian cotton king Koné Daouda Soukpafolo takes majority stake in Versus Bank Ivorian cotton king Koné Daouda Soukpafolo takes majority stake in Versus Bank

Ivorian cotton king Koné Daouda Soukpafolo takes m...

DO NEWSFEED   Sep 29, 2025  0  114

Ivorian cotton king Koné Daouda Soukpafolo takes majority control of Versus Bank, pledging billions in new investment.

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Mounir Nakhla’s MNT-Halan rolls out Egypt’s first digital secured loan Mounir Nakhla’s MNT-Halan rolls out Egypt’s first digital secured loan

Mounir Nakhla’s MNT-Halan rolls out Egypt’s first ...

DO NEWSFEED   Sep 29, 2025  0  117

Mounir Nakhla’s MNT-Halan unveils Egypt’s first digital secured loan, offering fast, collateral-backed credit.

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Aig-Imoukhuede-led Access Holdings gets $10 million to boost SME growth in Sierra Leone Aig-Imoukhuede-led Access Holdings gets $10 million to boost SME growth in Sierra Leone

Aig-Imoukhuede-led Access Holdings gets $10 millio...

DO NEWSFEED   Sep 29, 2025  0  134

Access Holdings secures IFC backing to boost SME lending in Sierra Leone, targeting women-led firms and expanding access to credit...

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U.S.-Nigerian mogul Sam Darwish’s IHS stake slips below $90 million U.S.-Nigerian mogul Sam Darwish’s IHS stake slips below $90 million

U.S.-Nigerian mogul Sam Darwish’s IHS stake slips ...

DO NEWSFEED   Sep 29, 2025  0  133

Sam Darwish, founder of IHS Towers, has seen his stake fall to $86 million after a sharp slide in the company’s shares on the New ...

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South African billionaire Koos Bekker-led Prosus enters France with $1.3 billion deal South African billionaire Koos Bekker-led Prosus enters France with $1.3 billion deal

South African billionaire Koos Bekker-led Prosus e...

DO NEWSFEED   Sep 29, 2025  0  120

The all-cash deal, valued at $1.3 billion, gives Prosus’s classifieds arm OLX its first major foothold in France, Europe’s second-...

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African Bank, led by Kennedy Bungane, secures $40.4 million to back SMEs African Bank, led by Kennedy Bungane, secures $40.4 million to back SMEs

African Bank, led by Kennedy Bungane, secures $40....

DO NEWSFEED   Sep 26, 2025  0  133

African Bank, led by Kennedy Bungane, secures $40.4 million to support SMEs through its first social bond and sustainable finance ...

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Career open thread – September 26, 2025

open thread – September 26, 2025

DO NEWSFEED   Sep 26, 2025  0  186

It’s the Friday open thread! The comment section on this post is open for discussion with other readers on any work-related questi...

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South Africa’s Cobus Stofberg adds $7.97 million from Naspers stock surge South Africa’s Cobus Stofberg adds $7.97 million from Naspers stock surge

South Africa’s Cobus Stofberg adds $7.97 million f...

DO NEWSFEED   Sep 26, 2025  0  150

South African businessman Cobus Stofberg gains $7.97 million from Naspers surge, lifting his stake to nearly $130 million.

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Tanzanian billionaire Rostam Aziz contests halt of $130 million Mombasa gas plant Tanzanian billionaire Rostam Aziz contests halt of $130 million Mombasa gas plant

Tanzanian billionaire Rostam Aziz contests halt of...

DO NEWSFEED   Sep 26, 2025  0  162

Rostam Aziz fights suspension of $130 million gas plant in Mombasa as Taifa Gas pushes East Africa expansion.

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Directline CEO petitions court to arrest Kenyan media mogul SK Macharia Directline CEO petitions court to arrest Kenyan media mogul SK Macharia

Directline CEO petitions court to arrest Kenyan me...

DO NEWSFEED   Sep 26, 2025  0  125

Directline CEO Sammy Kanyi asks court to arrest tycoon SK Macharia over alleged boardroom takeover.

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South African tycoon Christopher Seabrooke’s Sabvest stake rebounds to nearly $100 million South African tycoon Christopher Seabrooke’s Sabvest stake rebounds to nearly $100 million

South African tycoon Christopher Seabrooke’s Sabve...

DO NEWSFEED   Sep 26, 2025  0  139

Christopher Seabrooke’s Sabvest stake rebounds to $99 million as shares rally nearly 19% in weeks.

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Gabon’s Samuel Dossou-Aworet deepens Nigeria oil bet with $64 million Aradel stake Gabon’s Samuel Dossou-Aworet deepens Nigeria oil bet with $64 million Aradel stake

Gabon’s Samuel Dossou-Aworet deepens Nigeria oil b...

DO NEWSFEED   Sep 26, 2025  0  128

Samuel Dossou-Aworet boosts Aradel stake with a $64 million share purchase, cementing his role in Nigeria’s oil sector.

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Femi Otedola lifts stake in First Bank’s parent with $1.35 million share purchase Femi Otedola lifts stake in First Bank’s parent with $1.35 million share purchase

Femi Otedola lifts stake in First Bank’s parent wi...

DO NEWSFEED   Sep 26, 2025  0  119

Femi Otedola boosts FirstHoldCo stake with $1.35 million share purchase, raising his holding to 16.1 percent.

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50 Data Analyst Job Interview Questions and Answers 50 Data Analyst Job Interview Questions and Answers

50 Data Analyst Job Interview Questions and Answer...

DO NEWSFEED   Sep 26, 2025  0  145

We have compiled 50 of the most frequently asked data analyst interview questions. These questions will give you insights into wha...

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Career update: I’m covering 2 full-time jobs and my boss won’t help

update: I’m covering 2 full-time jobs and my boss ...

DO NEWSFEED   Sep 26, 2025  0  129

Remember the letter-writer who was covering two full-time jobs and her boss wouldn’t help? It turns out that she solved the proble...

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Career aggravated by my company’s giving-back program, superstar fiancé is my former professor, and more

aggravated by my company’s giving-back program, su...

DO NEWSFEED   Sep 26, 2025  0  106

It’s four answers to four questions. Here we go… 1. I’m aggravated by my company’s giving-back program My company has a giving-bac...

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Career my boss wants me to start coming into the office, but I’ve always been remote

my boss wants me to start coming into the office, ...

DO NEWSFEED   Sep 26, 2025  0  124

A reader writes: I have been working at my company for three years now. In that time, I have been to the office approximately once...

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What To Wear For A Female Job Interview What To Wear For A Female Job Interview

What To Wear For A Female Job Interview

DO NEWSFEED   Sep 25, 2025  0  105

In this article, we walk through everything you need to know about dressing for a job interview as a woman. From outfit ideas and ...

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Career company dress code requires women to wear high heels and only shop at Ann Taylor

company dress code requires women to wear high hee...

DO NEWSFEED   Sep 25, 2025  0  118

A reader writes: A friend of mine got a job in property management and wasn’t told about the dress code until a couple months in. ...

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Career my new remote employee has terrible internet

my new remote employee has terrible internet

DO NEWSFEED   Sep 25, 2025  0  122

A reader writes: I’ve just hired a new remote employee who is absolutely wonderful. He’s organized, driven, talented and self-star...

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Career employer pulled my offer after I asked questions, how to weed out candidates with obnoxious personalities, and more

employer pulled my offer after I asked questions, ...

DO NEWSFEED   Sep 25, 2025  0  125

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Employer pulled my offer after I asked questions Last year I worked at a schoo...

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Career can I ask my coworkers to tell me to shut up when I’m talking too much?

can I ask my coworkers to tell me to shut up when ...

DO NEWSFEED   Sep 25, 2025  0  91

A reader writes: I’m the other side of letters you get more commonly: I am the overly talkative coworker trying to figure out how ...

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Career let’s talk about corporate gifts you actually liked

let’s talk about corporate gifts you actually like...

DO NEWSFEED   Sep 25, 2025  0  121

We’ve talked about terrible corporate gifts, so now it’s time to talk about great ones. And yes, money and time off are the best g...

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Ackerman family’s Pick n Pay opens first hypermarket at Liberty Midlands Mall Ackerman family’s Pick n Pay opens first hypermarket at Liberty Midlands Mall

Ackerman family’s Pick n Pay opens first hypermark...

DO NEWSFEED   Sep 25, 2025  0  122

The opening forms part of Pick n Pay’s turnaround plan, which includes revamping existing outlets, closing weaker stores and intro...

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Uganda court battle puts Malagasy businessman Hassanein Hiridjee in spotlight Uganda court battle puts Malagasy businessman Hassanein Hiridjee in spotlight

Uganda court battle puts Malagasy businessman Hass...

DO NEWSFEED   Sep 25, 2025  0  113

Malagasy businessman Hassanein Hiridjee faces a Uganda tower takeover dispute as AXIAN expands across Africa.

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Egypt’s Khamis family loses $15 million as Oriental Weavers stock declines Egypt’s Khamis family loses $15 million as Oriental Weavers stock declines

Egypt’s Khamis family loses $15 million as Orienta...

DO NEWSFEED   Sep 25, 2025  0  115

Oriental Weavers shares fall 18% in 2025, cutting $15 million from the Khamis family’s $170 million stake.

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Nigerian billionaire Arthur Eze secures four oil blocks in Liberia Nigerian billionaire Arthur Eze secures four oil blocks in Liberia

Nigerian billionaire Arthur Eze secures four oil b...

DO NEWSFEED   Sep 25, 2025  0  123

Nigerian billionaire Arthur Eze’s Atlas Oranto wins four oil blocks in Liberia, boosting the nation’s energy sector revival.

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Nigerian industrialist Oskar Ibru, chairman of Ibru Organization, dies at 67 Nigerian industrialist Oskar Ibru, chairman of Ibru Organization, dies at 67

Nigerian industrialist Oskar Ibru, chairman of Ibr...

DO NEWSFEED   Sep 25, 2025  0  118

Nigerian industrialist Oskar Ibru, chairman of the Ibru Organization and eldest son of Michael Ibru, has died at 67 after a brief ...

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Career Who I Am? Didi-Omah Reveals Who He Is.

Who I Am? Didi-Omah Reveals Who He Is.

Didi-Omah Diary   Sep 25, 2025  0  226

Most people think I am a teacher, business tutor, and blogger. I entered into the limelight with blogging, no doubt! I can buil...

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How a Garden Cabin Can Level Up Your Study, Side Hustle, or Skill Game How a Garden Cabin Can Level Up Your Study, Side Hustle, or Skill Game

How a Garden Cabin Can Level Up Your Study, Side H...

DO NEWSFEED   Sep 24, 2025  0  143

As a student who works on assignments and part-time gigs in the evening, finding a quiet place to focus can be daunting. Combining...

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Career my coworker is making me do all her work

my coworker is making me do all her work

DO NEWSFEED   Sep 24, 2025  0  129

A reader writes: I have a coworker who is making me do her work, I asked my boss for help but I feel like he’s being really laisse...

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Career the shared yoga mat, the fire hazard, and other tales of poorly thought-out corporate gifts

the shared yoga mat, the fire hazard, and other ta...

DO NEWSFEED   Sep 24, 2025  0  125

Earlier this month, we talked about corporate gifts that went terribly wrong. You shared so many outrageous stories that I had to ...

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Career update: there’s human waste outside my building

update: there’s human waste outside my building

DO NEWSFEED   Sep 24, 2025  0  129

Remember the letter-writer whose building was being plagued by human waste outside it? Here’s the update. The pooping has stopped!...

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Career employee thinks their lack of skill is just “imposter syndrome,” doxxing and online political speech, and more

employee thinks their lack of skill is just “impos...

DO NEWSFEED   Sep 24, 2025  0  114

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. I need to give feedback to someone who thinks they have imposter syndrome but ...

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Aga Khan Fund restructures $9.3 million stake in Kenya's Nation Media Group Aga Khan Fund restructures $9.3 million stake in Kenya's Nation Media Group

Aga Khan Fund restructures $9.3 million stake in K...

DO NEWSFEED   Sep 24, 2025  0  122

Aga Khan Fund reorganized its $9.3 million stake in Nation Media Group into a new unit, consolidating control as the publisher fac...

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South African tycoon Adrian Gore’s Discovery Bank targets nearly $180 million profit South African tycoon Adrian Gore’s Discovery Bank targets nearly $180 million profit

South African tycoon Adrian Gore’s Discovery Bank ...

DO NEWSFEED   Sep 24, 2025  0  154

Discovery Bank eyes 2 million clients and R3 billion ($173 million) profit by 2029 with strong loan growth and new products.

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Seplat Energy, co-founded by Austin Avuru, to invest up to $3 billion in Nigeria Seplat Energy, co-founded by Austin Avuru, to invest up to $3 billion in Nigeria

Seplat Energy, co-founded by Austin Avuru, to inve...

DO NEWSFEED   Sep 24, 2025  0  147

Seplat Energy to invest up to $3 billion in Nigeria after the Exxon deal, boosting oil and gas output, shareholder returns, and lo...

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Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu gains $500 million in under a month Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu gains $500 million in under a month

Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu gains $500 ...

DO NEWSFEED   Sep 24, 2025  0  125

Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu gains $500 million in less than a month, fueled by BUA Foods’ strong stock rally.

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GTCO, led by Segun Agbaje, posts $301 million H1 profit, down from $608 million GTCO, led by Segun Agbaje, posts $301 million H1 profit, down from $608 million

GTCO, led by Segun Agbaje, posts $301 million H1 p...

DO NEWSFEED   Sep 24, 2025  0  112

GTCO’s H1 profit drops to $301 million from $608 million amid a sharp fall in dividend income from GTBank.

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How to Prepare for Your First Job Interview: Guide for Entry-Level, New Graduates How to Prepare for Your First Job Interview: Guide for Entry-Level, New Graduates

How to Prepare for Your First Job Interview: Guide...

DO NEWSFEED   Sep 23, 2025  0  163

In this guide, we will walk you through everything you need to prepare for your first job interview. From what questions you might...

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Career my boss told a coworker I’m full of myself, employees wearing shirts with political messages, and more

my boss told a coworker I’m full of myself, employ...

DO NEWSFEED   Sep 23, 2025  0  107

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. My boss told a coworker I’m full of myself I was hired from outside the organi...

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Career is it rude to cut short an interview if the candidate obviously isn’t the right fit?

is it rude to cut short an interview if the candid...

DO NEWSFEED   Sep 23, 2025  0  128

A reader writes: I just finished conducting a job interview where it was clear from the candidate’s answer to the first question t...

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Career my coworker insists on celebrating my birthday even though I’ve asked her not to

my coworker insists on celebrating my birthday eve...

DO NEWSFEED   Sep 23, 2025  0  119

A reader writes: I don’t like to do birthday stuff for my birthday. No, not even that. Or that. Or that. Or … It’s got nothing to ...

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Career my office is infested with wasps, whispering in meetings, and more

my office is infested with wasps, whispering in me...

DO NEWSFEED   Sep 23, 2025  0  117

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. My office is infested with wasps I work in a field where telework for any reas...

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Career I don’t think my company has a culture at all

I don’t think my company has a culture at all

DO NEWSFEED   Sep 23, 2025  0  128

A reader writes: This may not be an answerable question, but I’m interested in your views on what makes company culture. I ask bec...

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Egyptian billionaire Nassef Sawiris plans $50 billion U.S. infrastructure investment Egyptian billionaire Nassef Sawiris plans $50 billion U.S. infrastructure investment

Egyptian billionaire Nassef Sawiris plans $50 bill...

DO NEWSFEED   Sep 22, 2025  0  137

Nassef Sawiris plans $50 billion U.S. infrastructure bet as Orascom shifts focus from Europe to Gulf and America.

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Nigerian businesswoman Aisha Achimugu’s Felak Group rejects ties to $7 million Providus Bank deal Nigerian businesswoman Aisha Achimugu’s Felak Group rejects ties to $7 million Providus Bank deal

Nigerian businesswoman Aisha Achimugu’s Felak Grou...

DO NEWSFEED   Sep 22, 2025  0  132

Felak Group rejects reports linking Aisha Achimugu and Oceangate Engineering to a $7 million Providus Bank case.

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Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola warns depot owners as Dangote Refinery reshapes fuel supply Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola warns depot owners as Dangote Refinery reshapes fuel supply

Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola warns depot owne...

DO NEWSFEED   Sep 22, 2025  0  120

Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola backs Dangote Refinery, urges depot owners to adapt as $20 billion project transforms Nigeria’s ...

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From Local Heroes to Global Stars: How African Footballers Are Shaping the Future of the Sport From Local Heroes to Global Stars: How African Footballers Are Shaping the Future of the Sport

From Local Heroes to Global Stars: How African Foo...

DO NEWSFEED   Sep 22, 2025  0  149

How have African footballers emerged as the future of the sport? Find out how they’ve gone from local heroes to global stars.

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Moroccan physician Rochdi Talib’s Akdital opens $24 million clinic in Khouribga Moroccan physician Rochdi Talib’s Akdital opens $24 million clinic in Khouribga

Moroccan physician Rochdi Talib’s Akdital opens $2...

DO NEWSFEED   Sep 22, 2025  0  130

Akdital opens $24 million clinic in Khouribga, adding 100 beds and the city’s first oncology, cardiology and intensive care units....

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Career From Struggle to Millions: doacWeb CEO Didi-Omah Reveals the Truth About Talent Management

From Struggle to Millions: doacWeb CEO Didi-Omah R...

Didi-Omah Diary   Sep 18, 2025  0  216

Asking me on my view of talent management. Talent management is a total study of its own. Talent are naturally born gifts, it ...

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Career Ohio wants to keep track of applicants who skip job interviews

Ohio wants to keep track of applicants who skip jo...

DO NEWSFEED   Sep 18, 2025  0  150

A reader writes: Earlier this month in Ohio, a pair of Republican lawmakers introduced a bill to create a website with lists of pe...

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Career my boss said I’m being annoying, new executive director is alienating everyone, and more

my boss said I’m being annoying, new executive dir...

DO NEWSFEED   Sep 18, 2025  0  145

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. My boss told me I’m being annoying I’m in my mid-20s and work in a pretty casu...

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Career ask the readers: terrible advice for navigating work as a new parent

ask the readers: terrible advice for navigating wo...

DO NEWSFEED   Sep 18, 2025  0  149

It’s the Thursday “ask the readers” question. A reader writes: For various but mostly economic reasons, my spouse and I are not pl...

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Prosus, led by South African billionaire Koos Bekker, puts $139 million into Indian firm before IPO Prosus, led by South African billionaire Koos Bekker, puts $139 million into Indian firm before IPO

Prosus, led by South African billionaire Koos Bekk...

DO NEWSFEED   Sep 17, 2025  0  145

Prosus, chaired by Koos Bekker, raised its stake in India’s Urban Company to 7.35% with a $139 million investment ahead of its IPO...

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Glencore, led by Gary Nagle, in talks to rescue South African smelters Glencore, led by Gary Nagle, in talks to rescue South African smelters

Glencore, led by Gary Nagle, in talks to rescue So...

DO NEWSFEED   Sep 17, 2025  0  135

Glencore, led by Gary Nagle, pursues talks with South Africa’s government to rescue smelters as power costs rise.

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Egyptian businessman Naguib Sawiris nears $10 billion fortune Egyptian businessman Naguib Sawiris nears $10 billion fortune

Egyptian businessman Naguib Sawiris nears $10 bill...

DO NEWSFEED   Sep 17, 2025  0  138

Naguib Sawiris nears a $10 billion fortune as gold and real estate investments fuel his rise.

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Nigerian logistics mogul Taiwo Afolabi opens new projects to boost community life Nigerian logistics mogul Taiwo Afolabi opens new projects to boost community life

Nigerian logistics mogul Taiwo Afolabi opens new p...

DO NEWSFEED   Sep 17, 2025  0  120

Taiwo Afolabi commissions ICT hub, market stalls, and a recreational park in Ogun State to uplift local communities.

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Egypt’s billionaire El-Sewedy family to build $29 million cold-storage facility Egypt’s billionaire El-Sewedy family to build $29 million cold-storage facility

Egypt’s billionaire El-Sewedy family to build $29 ...

DO NEWSFEED   Sep 17, 2025  0  137

The project aims to strengthen Egypt’s cold chain infrastructure, improve food quality, and cut waste, the companies said in a joi...

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Career what’s up with employers not getting back to me after I interview?

what’s up with employers not getting back to me af...

DO NEWSFEED   Sep 17, 2025  0  119

A reader writes: I recently relocated to another state and began looking for a job. Throughout the course of my search, I have com...

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Career the personalized coloring books, the shared Silly Putty, and other corporate gifts gone wrong

the personalized coloring books, the shared Silly ...

DO NEWSFEED   Sep 17, 2025  0  112

Earlier this month, we talked about corporate gifts that went terribly wrong. Here are 15 of my favorite stories you shared (and 1...

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Career employee came to work with her butt cheeks exposed

employee came to work with her butt cheeks exposed

DO NEWSFEED   Sep 17, 2025  0  115

A reader writes: I work in a company with a lot of young employees and a completely optional hybrid working policy. We have an off...

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Career is it OK to let my staff fail, coworker is being influenced by our toxic boss, and more

is it OK to let my staff fail, coworker is being i...

DO NEWSFEED   Sep 17, 2025  0  112

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Is it OK to let my staff fail? My boss intimidates a lot of my staff. I’ve wor...

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Career a former client won’t stop contacting me for more help

a former client won’t stop contacting me for more ...

DO NEWSFEED   Sep 17, 2025  0  109

A reader writes: A few years ago, I did some logo work for a friend of a professional contact. Every few months since then, this g...

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Australian mining tycoon Colin Ikin, tied to Chagoury family, targets Nigerian lithium rights amid Jupiter dispute Australian mining tycoon Colin Ikin, tied to Chagoury family, targets Nigerian lithium rights amid Jupiter dispute

Australian mining tycoon Colin Ikin, tied to Chago...

DO NEWSFEED   Sep 16, 2025  0  131

Colin Ikin, linked to Nigeria’s influential Chagoury family, pushes for Kaduna’s lithium rights as Jupiter Lithium fights to keep ...

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Kenyan tycoon John Kimani-linked Kakuzi teams up with government to boost agribusiness Kenyan tycoon John Kimani-linked Kakuzi teams up with government to boost agribusiness

Kenyan tycoon John Kimani-linked Kakuzi teams up w...

DO NEWSFEED   Sep 16, 2025  0  122

Kakuzi, partly owned by tycoon John Kimani, partners with Siaya County to boost avocado and macadamia farming, aiming to lift rura...

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Zimbabwe’s richest man Strive Masiyiwa plans five new AI factories within a year Zimbabwe’s richest man Strive Masiyiwa plans five new AI factories within a year

Zimbabwe’s richest man Strive Masiyiwa plans five ...

DO NEWSFEED   Sep 16, 2025  0  122

Zimbabwe billionaire Strive Masiyiwa to build five AI factories in Africa within a year through Cassava Technologies.

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Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, funds 250-bed university hostel in Nigeria Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, funds 250-bed university hostel in Nigeria

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, funds 250-bed...

DO NEWSFEED   Sep 16, 2025  0  116

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, is funding a N1.1 billion ($732,642) 250-bed hostel at the University of Ilorin to aid studen...

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Ugandan lawyer William Byaruhanga buys $8 million stake in Kenya’s Sidian Bank Ugandan lawyer William Byaruhanga buys $8 million stake in Kenya’s Sidian Bank

Ugandan lawyer William Byaruhanga buys $8 million ...

DO NEWSFEED   Sep 16, 2025  0  289

William Byaruhanga buys $8 million stake in Sidian Bank, ranking as the fourth-largest shareholder in the Kenyan lender.

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Career I don’t drink, and I accidentally consumed alcohol at a work event — how should my boss have handled it?

I don’t drink, and I accidentally consumed alcohol...

DO NEWSFEED   Sep 16, 2025  0  142

A reader writes: This is a bizarre situation that happened years ago and I always wonder how I and my boss should have handled it....

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Career should I tell my coworker that everyone thinks she and a colleague are sleeping together?

should I tell my coworker that everyone thinks she...

DO NEWSFEED   Sep 16, 2025  0  121

A reader writes: Should I give my coworker a heads up that everyone in our office sees her (Beth) and another of our coworkers (Se...

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Career my assistant is always eating instead of working

my assistant is always eating instead of working

DO NEWSFEED   Sep 16, 2025  0  123

A reader writes: I inherited an entry-level administrative assistant, Mary, who has been failing to make deadlines and repeating p...

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Career can’t opt out of company’s “wellness” messages, copywriter is using AI to produce bad work, and more

can’t opt out of company’s “wellness” messages, co...

DO NEWSFEED   Sep 16, 2025  0  178

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. I want to opt out of my company’s “wellness” messages My company regularly pus...

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How to Master Cross-Cultural Communication in the Workplace How to Master Cross-Cultural Communication in the Workplace

How to Master Cross-Cultural Communication in the ...

DO NEWSFEED   Sep 16, 2025  0  134

When you're working across time zones and cultural boundaries, it's not just your calendar that needs adjusting—it's your mindset....

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Career It is what you have, that you will offer. It's what in you, that you will give out.

It is what you have, that you will offer. It's wha...

Didi-Omah Diary   Sep 15, 2025  0  145

It is what you have, that you will offer. It's what in you, that you will give out. You cannot offer what you don't have. You c...

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Jay-Z calls sexual assault allegations a “false, malicious story” in new lawsuit Jay-Z calls sexual assault allegations a “false, malicious story” in new lawsuit

Jay-Z calls sexual assault allegations a “false, m...

DO NEWSFEED   Sep 15, 2025  0  123

Jay-Z accuses a woman of fabricating sexual assault claims tied to Diddy, calling it an “evil conspiracy” to damage his reputation...

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