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Patrice Motsepe’s African Rainbow Minerals takes t...

DO NEWSFEED Jan 28, 2026 0 9

African Rainbow Minerals is challenging companies it says are riding on its name, arguing their brands could mislead the public an...

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Stanlib moves to buy Strive Masiyiwa's Africa Data...

DO NEWSFEED Jan 28, 2026 0 16

Stanlib wants to buy Cassava’s Africa Data Centres after regulators recommended approval, a deal that could reshape South Africa’s...

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South African executive Laurence Rapp-led Vukile s...

DO NEWSFEED Jan 28, 2026 0 17

South Africa’s Vukile sells Spanish retail parks for $334 million, marking a full exit and refocusing on higher-growth shopping ce...

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Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote's refinery lif...

DO NEWSFEED Jan 28, 2026 0 15

Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote raises petrol prices by 14 percent as global crude oil prices climb after U.S. supply disruptio...

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can we ask teams to “host” coffee hours, coworker ...

DO NEWSFEED Jan 26, 2026 0 14

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Is it reasonable to ask teams to “host” coffee hours? My new-ish boss implemen...

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some ways to help right now

DO NEWSFEED Jan 26, 2026 0 13

I don’t know what to say about what’s happening that won’t sound performative, but business as usual doesn’t feel okay right now. ...

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my boss wants me to buy a fitness tracking device

DO NEWSFEED Jan 26, 2026 0 16

A reader writes: I hold a leadership role and report to the co-founders of a small company, which has both an office hub and a rem...

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AI is creating chaos at work

DO NEWSFEED Jan 26, 2026 0 16

Although we’ve been told that AI is poised to “revolutionize” work, at the moment it seems to be doing something else entirely: sp...

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my coworker said I’m the boss’s “shiny new penny”...

DO NEWSFEED Jan 26, 2026 0 15

A reader writes: I’m a 20-year-old woman working at a locally owned company. I joined when I was 19 and currently hold the role of...

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Are We Becoming Cognitively Lazy?

DO NEWSFEED Jan 26, 2026 0 16

The convenience of AI is seductive, but there's a hidden cost. When technology shapes not only how we work, but how we think, we e...

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Egyptian billionaire Ahmed Ezz’s steel firm plans ...

DO NEWSFEED Jan 26, 2026 0 15

Ahmed Ezz’s Ezz Steel invests $1.16 billion to expand production amid falling exports and rising local demand.

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Two years after buying Nigerian billionaire Ogunle...

DO NEWSFEED Jan 26, 2026 0 12

Two years after acquiring Adebayo Ogunlesi’s GIP, BlackRock reaches $14 trillion in assets, driven by record inflows and ETF deman...

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Lakshmi Mittal reopens South Africa exit talks as ...

DO NEWSFEED Jan 26, 2026 0 14

Lakshmi Mittal has reopened talks with South Africa’s IDC on a potential takeover of ArcelorMittal’s local steel unit after earlie...

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Tanzanian billionaire Edha Nahdi's Amsons Group to...

DO NEWSFEED Jan 26, 2026 0 16

Amsons Group will inject Sh25.8bn ($201.7m) into East Africa Portland Cement, aiming to lift output to 4 million tonnes within thr...

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Moroccan tycoon Mohamed Hassan Bensalah sells bisc...

DO NEWSFEED Jan 26, 2026 0 16

Adam Foods has bought Biscoland, the 2023 Holmarcom biscuit and chocolate venture, taking over a modern Casablanca area factory an...

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return to the office or be fired, class aide is la...

DO NEWSFEED Jan 23, 2026 0 18

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Do we have to return to the office or be fired? Is it always the case that wor...

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how do I adjust to a position that’s full-time des...

DO NEWSFEED Jan 23, 2026 0 15

It’s the Thursday “ask the readers” question. A reader writes: I saw a question about switching back to the office after working f...

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can I tell a coworker to read his emails and stop ...

DO NEWSFEED Jan 23, 2026 0 15

A reader writes: The CTO of our company is our CEO’s high school buddy. If you come to him with a problem, he always wants to jump...

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everything you need to know about counteroffers (a...

DO NEWSFEED Jan 23, 2026 0 18

Here’s a round-up of advice about counteroffers. can I leverage a job offer for a raise at my current job? should I use a job offe...

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I left work because no one would let me in, refusi...

DO NEWSFEED Jan 23, 2026 0 13

It’s four answers to four questions. Here we go… 1. I left work because no one would let me in I (19-year-old female) recently gho...

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Retail tycoon Chandra Chauhan's Sefalana expects p...

DO NEWSFEED Jan 20, 2026 0 11

Chandra Chauhan’s Sefalana flags a profit dip, blaming a softer economy, food inflation and rising living costs nationwide across ...

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Barcelona’s Tactical Evolution Under Xavi: What Ch...

DO NEWSFEED Jan 20, 2026 0 14

Explore how Xavi’s Barcelona in 2025 reshaped its tactics - pressing triggers, flexible formations, and La Masia integration - and...

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Nigerian software engineer Shola Akinlade's Paysta...

DO NEWSFEED Jan 20, 2026 0 18

Paystack restructures under The Stack Group after turning profitable, uniting payments, banking and new ventures under a holding c...

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Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu’s BUA Cemen...

DO NEWSFEED Jan 20, 2026 0 20

Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu’s BUA Cement plans to nearly double annual production from 11 million to 20 million tonnes....

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Kenyan investor Baloobhai Patel buys additional Ab...

DO NEWSFEED Jan 20, 2026 0 17

Baloobhai Patel boosts his Absa Bank Kenya holding by $1.3 million, raising his stake to 100 million shares amid strong profits.

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my employee was upset that I told him to drive, no...

DO NEWSFEED Jan 20, 2026 0 16

A reader writes: I manage a team of four. One of my staff members, Jeff, asked to go to a conference that was about a five-hour dr...

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the company president took my chair and I’m sick o...

DO NEWSFEED Jan 20, 2026 0 13

I’m off for the holiday, so here’s an older post from the archives. This was originally published in 2014. A reader writes: I star...

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coworker keeps taking off her pants, required to t...

DO NEWSFEED Jan 20, 2026 0 12

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Coworker keeps taking off her pants (she’s wearing shorts under them) I have a...

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Gilbert Chagoury, billionaire behind Banana Island...

DO NEWSFEED Jan 19, 2026 0 16

Gilbert Chagoury, billionaire developer of Banana Island and Eko Atlantic, receives Nigeria’s Grand Commander of the Order of the ...

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a coworker prayed for my fiancé’s death so we didn...

DO NEWSFEED Jan 19, 2026 0 14

I’m off for the holiday, so here’s an older post from the archives. This was originally published in 2021. A reader writes: My fia...

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boss is pressuring me to microblade my eyebrows, p...

DO NEWSFEED Jan 19, 2026 0 12

I’m off for the holiday, so here are some older questions from the archives. 1. My boss is pressuring me to microblade my eyebrows...

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Glencore, led by South African executive Gary Nagl...

DO NEWSFEED Jan 19, 2026 0 16

Glencore, led by Gary Nagle, agrees to buy up to 1.25 million tons of cleaner steel from Oman, advancing its energy transition goa...

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Geregu Power posts nearly $30 million profit under...

DO NEWSFEED Jan 19, 2026 0 13

Geregu Power reports $29.53 million profit, $130.17 million revenue, and strong dividends under Nigerian businessman Abdulaziz Yar...

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Shola Akinlade’s Paystack targets Nigeria’s $32 bi...

DO NEWSFEED Jan 19, 2026 0 16

Shola Akinlade is expanding Paystack beyond payments, using banking and data to help close Nigeria’s $32 billion small business fi...

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Idrissa Nassa's Coris Bank takes full control of C...

DO NEWSFEED Jan 19, 2026 0 12

Coris Bank, led by Idrissa Nassa, completes takeover of Cape Verde’s BCA, expanding its African banking footprint.

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South African billionaire Johann Rupert’s Richemon...

DO NEWSFEED Jan 19, 2026 0 16

Richemont reports $20 billion in nine-month sales, driven by jewelry growth and strong retail performance worldwide.

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Professional outfits for a job interview: some (ch...

DO NEWSFEED Jan 18, 2026 0 12

Dressing Smart on a Student Budget Preparing for a job interview for a student can be especially challenging. They must often bala...

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2026 Nigeria Job Search Report

DO NEWSFEED Jan 18, 2026 0 14

This report is based on a comprehensive analysis of Nigeria's job market in 2025, including top job roles, counties with the most ...

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updates: my husband doesn’t want anyone I work wit...

DO NEWSFEED Jan 18, 2026 0 12

Here are four updates from past letter-writers. 1. My husband doesn’t want anyone I work with to know we’re married Thank you for ...

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my coworker smells like mildew, everyone forgot my...

DO NEWSFEED Jan 18, 2026 0 11

It’s four answers to four questions. Here we go… 1. My coworker smells like mildew and our managers won’t say anything We have a f...

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when should an employer contest unemployment benef...

DO NEWSFEED Jan 18, 2026 0 17

A reader writes: When should an employer contest an unemployment charge and when should they let it be? I’m an HR department of on...

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open thread – January 16, 2026

DO NEWSFEED Jan 18, 2026 0 14

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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weekend open thread – January 17-18, 2026

DO NEWSFEED Jan 18, 2026 0 16

This comment section is open for any non-work-related discussion you’d like to have with other readers, by popular demand. Here ar...

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Zimbabwean tycoon Mutumwa Mawere dies at 66 after ...

DO NEWSFEED Jan 16, 2026 0 16

Mutumwa Mawere, a towering figure in Zimbabwean business whose empire spanned mining to banking, has died in South Africa at age 6...

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British executive David Bird readies Dangote refin...

DO NEWSFEED Jan 16, 2026 0 14

British executive David Bird prepares Dangote Petroleum Refinery for a landmark IPO as Nigeria’s largest industrial asset moves cl...

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Egyptian tycoon Hani Berzi's Edita expands Africa ...

DO NEWSFEED Jan 16, 2026 0 12

Edita Food Industries expands its African footprint after acquiring HoHos, Twinkies and Tiger Tail brand rights beyond the Middle ...

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Piet Mouton, partners collect Capitec shares worth...

DO NEWSFEED Jan 16, 2026 0 17

South African businessman Piet Mouton and family trusts receive $91.5 million in Capitec shares after Curro Holdings delisting.

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Nigerian businessman Tony Elumelu urges leaders to...

DO NEWSFEED Jan 16, 2026 0 15

Tony Elumelu urges leaders to rethink authority, arguing that trust, empathy and disciplined execution drive results more than hie...

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what to do when a job candidate treats men and wom...

DO NEWSFEED Jan 15, 2026 0 16

A reader writes: I’m a professional woman in my early 50s hiring for a position on my team. My colleague (a mid-40s man) and I int...

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interview with a conflict of interest professional

DO NEWSFEED Jan 15, 2026 0 14

A few months ago, a commenter mentioned that they work as a conflict of interest professional, and many of us wanted to hear more....

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my employee showed up at a company party with a ch...

DO NEWSFEED Jan 15, 2026 0 17

A reader writes: I’m dealing with two issues from the same event with the same employee. I am the manager for a warehouse distribu...

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coworker spends too long in the bathroom, should I...

DO NEWSFEED Jan 15, 2026 0 16

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. My coworker spends so long in the bathroom that I’m stuck with all the work Ca...

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South African multimillionaire Saltzmans gain $20 ...

DO NEWSFEED Jan 15, 2026 0 14

South African multimillionaire Saltzman family has gained $20 million as their Dis-Chem stake climbs to $588 million.

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Mauritius-based businessman Antoine Delaporte's Ad...

DO NEWSFEED Jan 15, 2026 0 17

Adenia Partners will receive up to $30 million from IFC to back growth-stage African businesses across key sectors.

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Billionaire Jannie Mouton’s Curro takeover raises ...

DO NEWSFEED Jan 15, 2026 0 11

Jannie Mouton’s Curro deal swaps investors into Capitec and PSG shares, triggering fresh questions about tax dates, valuations and...

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Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu gives Super...

DO NEWSFEED Jan 15, 2026 0 19

Rabiu said he would honor the $500,000 pledge, framing the payment as a gesture of appreciation for the players’ performance and t...

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Nigerian billionaires Bayo Ogunlesi, TY Danjuma an...

DO NEWSFEED Jan 15, 2026 0 13

Well-funded bids by Nigeria’s richest investors fell apart as VAARIS Resources quietly secured TotalEnergies’ stake in a major oil...

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I’m about to have a new coworker who I have a trau...

DO NEWSFEED Jan 14, 2026 0 12

A reader writes: I’m at a loss here. I have a coworker I’ll call Riley from a different department in my organization. Riley and I...

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new employee missed 4th day of work, saying “somet...

DO NEWSFEED Jan 14, 2026 0 15

A reader writes: I had a new employee start on a Tuesday. That Friday, I woke up to a text from my new hire from the night before,...

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our employee misses too much work, boss is differe...

DO NEWSFEED Jan 14, 2026 0 15

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Employee misses a ton of work and we don’t know what to do I manage the manage...

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are big over-ear headphones inappropriate in a cus...

DO NEWSFEED Jan 14, 2026 0 16

A reader writes: I’m the manager of a large department, one of whose functions is to run an in-person helpdesk service. Our primar...

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Toby Selman’s Africa Logistics Properties cleared ...

DO NEWSFEED Jan 14, 2026 0 16

Africa Logistics Properties secures approval to list East Africa’s first U.S. dollar industrial REIT on the Nairobi Securities Exc...

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I&M, founded by Suresh Bhagwanji Shah, raises Tanz...

DO NEWSFEED Jan 14, 2026 0 18

I&M Holdings, founded by Suresh Bhagwanji Shah, lifts its Tanzania unit stake to 95 percent as it deepens regional expansion.

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Patrice Motsepe seeks South African hearing in $19...

DO NEWSFEED Jan 14, 2026 0 14

South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe and linked companies turn to South African courts as Tanzanian case over $195 million ND...

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Egyptian businessman Hani Berzi gains $4.8 million...

DO NEWSFEED Jan 14, 2026 0 15

Hani Berzi gains $4.7 million from his Edita Food stake as shares rise on strong earnings and renewed investor interest in Egypt.

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Second African billionaire to hit $20 billion? SA ...

DO NEWSFEED Jan 14, 2026 0 14

South African billionaire Johann Rupert nears $20 billion fortune as Richemont shares rise, closing in on a historic African wealt...

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HR told me to carry a non-viable pregnancy to term

DO NEWSFEED Jan 13, 2026 0 15

A reader writes: I’m currently 12 weeks pregnant with my first baby, and my husband and I received some devastating news that the ...

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cutlery thief, the indignity of the font, and othe...

DO NEWSFEED Jan 13, 2026 0 8

We recently discussed very big office battles over very small things, and here are 15 of the funniest stories you shared. 1. The n...

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how do I manage a conflict among 3 employees?

DO NEWSFEED Jan 13, 2026 0 13

A reader writes: I could use some advice about some employees, two of whom report to me and one who doesn’t. Bob reports to me. He...

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I’m afraid of dogs and our chairman brings his dog...

DO NEWSFEED Jan 13, 2026 0 14

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. I’m afraid of dogs and our chairman brings his dog to work I work at a small b...

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How to Deal with an Overwhelming Workload

DO NEWSFEED Jan 13, 2026 0 14

Feeling swamped isn't a sign that you're failing; it's a signal that something has to change. Here's how to effectively manage you...

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Egyptian billionaire El-Sewedy family’s company wi...

DO NEWSFEED Jan 12, 2026 0 13

Egyptian billionaire El-Sewedy family’s Elsewedy Electric wins $60 million Kuwait contract to expand MENA infrastructure projects....

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Moroccan real estate tycoon Alami Lazraq gains $43...

DO NEWSFEED Jan 12, 2026 0 18

Alami Lazraq gains $43 million in the first 9 days of 2026 as shares of ADI surge on the Casablanca Bourse.

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Kudakwashe Tagwirei pours $2.5 million into Zimbab...

DO NEWSFEED Jan 12, 2026 0 34

Zimbabwean billionaire Kudakwashe Tagwirei invests $2.5 million in Dynamos FC, supporting player salaries, operations, and CAF Cup...

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Egyptian entrepreneur Omar Khairy unveils RIGA Hol...

DO NEWSFEED Jan 12, 2026 0 11

Egyptian entrepreneur Omar Khairy unveils RIGA Holding’s 2026 projects in Sao Tome, Senegal, Mozambique, and across sub-Saharan Af...

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Nigerian executive Michael Nzewi’s CardinalStone t...

DO NEWSFEED Jan 12, 2026 0 13

Michael Nzewi’s CardinalStone trading arm hits $1.4 billion in 2025, leading Nigeria’s stockbrokers by transaction value.

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managing someone who wanted my job, should I tell ...

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It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. I’m managing someone who wanted my job, and is acting like it I have recently ...

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South Africa needs more black billionaires, ANC's ...

DO NEWSFEED Jan 11, 2026 0 15

Fikile Mbalula says empowerment policy must deliver more Black billionaires, defending BEE as the DA pushes an alternative bill.

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South African tycoon John Copelyn’s HCI to sell He...

DO NEWSFEED Jan 11, 2026 0 16

Hosken Consolidated Investments will sell its 65% stake in Whale Coast Village Mall, a move CEO Johnny Copelyn says frees capital ...

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Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote refinery's deni...

DO NEWSFEED Jan 11, 2026 0 17

Aliko Dangote’s refinery dismisses supply claims, boosts petrol output, and ensures steady access for all marketers.

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Nigerian billionaire Abdulsamad Rabiu offers cash ...

DO NEWSFEED Jan 11, 2026 0 12

Rabiu promised $500,000 for a semifinal win and $1 million for the title, adding extra payments for every goal scored.

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Abdul Samad Rabiu set to become third Nigerian to ...

DO NEWSFEED Jan 11, 2026 0 13

Abdul Samad Rabiu nears $10 billion, set to become the third Nigerian to hit the milestone, after Adenuga and Dangote in 2016.

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update: how can I get my email inbox under control...

DO NEWSFEED Jan 11, 2026 0 20

Remember the letter-writer who was struggling to get their email inbox under control? Here’s the update. I was the person who was ...

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I need to partner with a team that rejected me for...

DO NEWSFEED Jan 11, 2026 0 15

A reader writes: I need to partner with a team whose manager rejected me for a job, and I’m struggling to have a positive attitude...

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open thread – January 9, 2026

DO NEWSFEED Jan 11, 2026 0 16

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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interviewer mentioned my boudoir photos, problems ...

DO NEWSFEED Jan 11, 2026 0 11

It’s four answers to four questions. Here we go… 1. My interviewer mentioned my boudoir photos I went to an interview at an event ...

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weekend open thread – January 10-11, 2026

DO NEWSFEED Jan 11, 2026 0 19

This comment section is open for any non-work-related discussion you’d like to have with other readers, by popular demand. Here ar...

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Ethiopia’s richest man Mohammed Al-Amoudi brings C...

DO NEWSFEED Jan 8, 2026 0 15

Ethiopia’s richest man, Mohammed Al-Amoudi, brings Carrefour to 13 Midroc stores, marking the retailer’s first physical presence i...

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Runa Alam's DPI seals $200 million exit in African...

DO NEWSFEED Jan 8, 2026 0 16

DPI founder Runa Alam scored a $200 million exit as Morocco’s BCP bought the remaining stake in Atlantic Business International.

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Nigerian logistics tycoon Taiwo Afolabi maps SIFAX...

DO NEWSFEED Jan 8, 2026 0 17

Nigerian logistics tycoon Taiwo Afolabi outlines SIFAX Group’s 2026 strategy, focusing on technology, execution and expansion acro...

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Employees allege unpaid work as Diddy serves feder...

DO NEWSFEED Jan 8, 2026 0 14

Employees claim unpaid work as Sean “Diddy” Combs serves 50-month federal sentence; a third-party firm now reviews expenses.

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Oil tycoon Wale Tinubu salutes Otedola, Elumelu de...

DO NEWSFEED Jan 8, 2026 0 14

Wale Tinubu’s post praising Otedola and Elumelu spotlights two late 2025 megadeals and a fast changing pecking order in energy.

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should I talk to my boss about my coworker’s overs...

DO NEWSFEED Jan 8, 2026 0 16

A reader writes: I am in a front-line commercial role at a tech start-up. I am responsible for bringing in new business, and this ...

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new employee keeps tagging the company in negative...

DO NEWSFEED Jan 8, 2026 0 14

A reader writes: My company recently hired a new employee who has been a problem. We were hesitant to hire her to begin with — she...

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employee doesn’t know I have access to her emails,...

DO NEWSFEED Jan 8, 2026 0 16

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Employee doesn’t know I have access to her emails I have a direct report that ...

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my boss says you should always move personal appoi...

DO NEWSFEED Jan 8, 2026 0 17

A reader writes: My job is 99% remote with some on-site event expectations. On-site events are typically mandatory, which is fine ...

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Aliko Dangote’s $20 billion refinery warns fuel pr...

DO NEWSFEED Jan 7, 2026 0 15

Dangote Refinery says petrol prices could rise to N1,400 per liter if Nigeria relies on imports instead of local refining.

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Nigerian energy tycoon Tope Shonubi's Sahara Group...

DO NEWSFEED Jan 7, 2026 0 20

Sahara Power targets 6,500 to 7,000 megawatts in three to five years, backed by policy reforms, debt repayment and new energy inve...

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Uncle Nearest founder Fawn Weaver sues former CFO ...

DO NEWSFEED Jan 7, 2026 0 54

Fawn Weaver sued Uncle Nearest’s former CFO Mike Senzaki, alleging fraud and inflated inventory as court oversight continues at th...

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Kevin Hart becomes shareholder in $32 billion Auth...

DO NEWSFEED Jan 7, 2026 0 26

Kevin Hart joins $32 billion Authentic Brands Group as shareholder, expanding his global media, lifestyle, and fitness ventures.

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