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weekend open thread – April 4-5, 2026

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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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Africa's richest man Aliko Dangote pledges $14.2 m...

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Nigeria's First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has launched the National Community Food Bank Programme in Abuja, raising over N65 billion in ...

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Marc McMorris went from the Federal Reserve to Gol...

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Marc McMorris built Carrick Capital Partners into a growth equity firm with 48 software investments and chairs the University of P...

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Tuoyo Louis built a $200 million venture firm inve...

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Tuoyo Louis co-founded Seae Ventures to back healthcare startups led by underrepresented founders. The firm now manages over $200 ...

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Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu drops to 4t...

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Abdulsamad Rabiu has fallen to fourth among Africa’s richest people after Nathan Kirsh’s multibillion-dollar Sysco deal sharply li...

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Eswatini billionaire Nathan Kirsh overtakes Johann...

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Nathan Kirsh is selling Jetro Restaurant Depot to Sysco at a $29.1 billion valuation, a deal that adds at least $10 billion to the...

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how to respond to requests to “pick your brain”...

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A reader writes: A few years ago, I appeared in a series of videos about “how I got my job.” My job is pretty niche and there real...

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my angry boss uses AI to write kinder emails … and...

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A reader writes: My manager, Athena, has pretty poor soft skills and often comes across as aggressive, interrogating, micromanagin...

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the aggressive applause, the secret meal access, a...

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Recently we heard from people who work at events — their horror stories and wins — and here are 10 of my favorite stories they sha...

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managing ADHD at work when you can’t use medicatio...

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It’s the Thursday “ask the readers” question. A reader writes: I am looking for advice on managing ADHD at work, but the caveat is...

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changing a company as the owner’s son, are some pe...

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It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. How do I change a company’s culture as the owner’s son? My father owns a produ...

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Jim Ovia's Zenith Bank posts Africa's highest bran...

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Jim Ovia's Zenith Bank recorded the highest banking brand value growth in Africa in 2026, climbing 33.6 percent to $380 million.

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African Wealth Briefing — Tue., March 31, 2026

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BUA Foods proposes a record N504 billion dividend with Rabiu set to pocket $323 million, Kenya's richest bank investors collect Sh...

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Meet Nigerian businessman David Olurin, the quiet ...

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Nigerian businessman David Olurin is quietly building Cardinal Torch into a force in African commodities, linking local agricultur...

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Sysco agrees to buy Eswatini billionaire Nathan Ki...

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Sysco has agreed to buy Nathan Kirsh's Jetro Restaurant Depot for $29.1 billion in one of the biggest US food distribution deals i...

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Nassef Sawiris's Orascom Construction posts record...

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Orascom Construction posted a record $9 billion backlog and a 65% profit jump in 2025 as the United States became a major growth d...

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should I work from home if I have a cold?

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A reader writes: I wonder this each time I get a cold and thought I’d get your opinion. My company has hybrid work; we’re expected...

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open thread – March 27, 2026

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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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digs about working from home, coworker doesn’t che...

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It’s four answers to four questions. Here we go… 1. How can I manage digs about remote working and return-to-office? I’m a woman i...

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weekend open thread – March 28-29, 2026

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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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my boss is getting rid of everyone’s favorite part...

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It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. My boss is getting rid of everyone’s favorite part of my program for no good r...

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African Wealth Briefing — Fri., March 27, 2026

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Dangote confirms plans to double refinery capacity to 1.4 million bpd, Rupert's Richemont slides on China's luxury slump, NCBA pos...

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Late Access Bank CEO Herbert Wigwe owned 106 prope...

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Late Access Bank CEO Herbert Wigwe has been linked to 106 London properties in a sweeping new investigation into offshore ownershi...

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Moroccan billionaire Othman Benjelloun’s Bank of A...

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Othman Benjelloun's Bank of Africa ranked 88th in the Forbes Middle East 2026 list of the region's 100 most valuable companies.

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Aliko Dangote's refinery flags unauthorized IPO re...

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Dangote Petroleum Refinery warned investors to ignore unverified IPO reports, saying any listing plans would come through official...

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Abdul Samad Rabiu pushes BUA Cement toward 20Mtpa ...

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Abdul Samad Rabiu is expanding BUA Cement into Edo and Sokoto as the company's profit surged 381% and capacity targets hit 20 mill...

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this is how employers can help employees who are b...

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Domestic violence can intersect with work in all sorts of ways. We’ve seen it in letters here, from the many people worried their ...

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update: telling a new employee he’s not cut out fo...

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Remember the letter-writer who needed to tell a new employee he’s not cut out for the job? The first update was here, and here’s t...

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I cried in front of my new boss and I’m mortified...

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A reader writes: My manager, Katherine, is a C-suite level executive who joined the organization eight months ago. She was previou...

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what happens when someone recognizes your letter t...

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It’s the Thursday “ask the readers” question. A reader writes: I’m a longtime reader and huge fan of Ask a Manager. I wondered if ...

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haunted hotel on a work trip, my intern is terribl...

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It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. I don’t want to stay in a haunted hotel on a work trip I’m a junior employee a...

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Olakunle Williams' Tetracore partners with Huawei ...

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Tetracore Energy Group is developing a 20MW Tier III data centre in Ogun State, powered by its own 100MW independent power plant.

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Patrice Motsepe's biggest test yet: a trophy scand...

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Patrice Motsepe spent five years rebuilding CAF's credibility. A trophy reversal two months after the final may have just set it b...

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Strive Masiyiwa's Cassava Technologies strikes dea...

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Circle Internet Group has struck its first Africa deal, partnering with Cassava Technologies' Sasai Fintech to expand USDC stablec...

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Eni boss Claudio Descalzi just unlocked one of Nig...

DO NEWSFEED Mar 25, 2026 0 39

Eni chief Claudio Descalzi traveled to Abuja to close a deal that kept one of Nigeria's richest oil blocks frozen for three decade...

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African Wealth Briefing — Wed., March 25, 2026

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Ivanhoe ships its first copper through the Lobito Corridor, Eni unlocks Nigeria's OPL 245 after 30 years, Attijariwafa eyes a stak...

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How to find a student job in France as a UK studen...

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For many UK students, working abroad is not just about earning extra money - it’s about gaining international experience and build...

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can I try to negotiate salary with a company that ...

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A reader writes: I know salary negotiation is typically acceptable, expected, and wise, and I even did recruiting for a year or so...

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our boss has been using her management coaching se...

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A reader writes: One of the directors at my company, Meredith, has been undergoing executive coaching sessions for around six mont...

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candidate used a slur during a job interview, co-m...

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It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Candidate used a slur during a job interview I’m the hiring manager for a posi...

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is it OK to send work emails late at night?

DO NEWSFEED Mar 24, 2026 0 39

A reader writes: As a manager, new parent, and generally busy person, I work some strange hours. For example, yesterday I was onli...

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Billionaire Jannie Mouton's PSG Financial expects ...

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PSG Financial Services expects attributable earnings per share to rise as much as 39% for the year ended Feb. 28, 2026, with resul...

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Tony Elumelu urges Africa's wealthy to share prosp...

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Tony Elumelu called on wealthy Africans to share their resources and empower the poor as his foundation unveiled its 2026 grant be...

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Sanctioned tycoon Kudakwashe Tagwirei pledges $350...

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Kudakwashe Tagwirei pledged $350,000 to rehabilitate Zimbabwe's main psychiatric hospital at a Bulawayo fundraising drive that rai...

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Mark and Brett Levy's Blu Label Unlimited shares l...

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Mark and Brett Levy have lost R1.46 billion over seven months as Blu Label Unlimited shares fell sharply from their August 2025 pe...

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OnlyFans billionaire owner Leonid Radvinsky dies a...

DO NEWSFEED Mar 23, 2026 0 36

Leonid Radvinsky, the billionaire owner of OnlyFans who transformed the platform into a global subscription giant, has died at 43 ...

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30 Contract Staffing Risks That Could Get Your Com...

DO NEWSFEED Mar 23, 2026 0 37

This piece outlines 30 contract staffing risks that have real legal consequences under Nigerian law. If you are a business owner, ...

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weekend open thread – March 21-22, 2026

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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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open thread – March 20, 2026

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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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my coworker overheard me complaining about them, i...

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It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. My coworker overheard me complaining about them I have a new-ish colleague, Ja...

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my employee blew up at me and claimed her therapis...

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A reader writes: I do communications and marketing and would love your advice on something that happened my first time managing a ...

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my employees keep interrupting me

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A reader writes: I don’t like being interrupted when I’m speaking, but it seems that everyone I manage interrupts me when I’m in t...

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Learn, Earn, Return: The Three Phases of Career Gr...

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Career growth follows a natural progression. This simple framework offers a clear path with meaningful transitions that build on o...

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Billionaire Dr. Dre sells Carbon Beach home for $1...

DO NEWSFEED Mar 18, 2026 0 39

Andre Young, known professionally as Dr. Dre, has quietly sold his Carbon Beach waterfront home in Malibu for $16.5 million.

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Your Daily Briefing — Wed., March 18, 2026

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Dangote is supplying 92% of Nigeria's petrol and just signed a $4.2 billion deal to build East Africa's biggest fertilizer plant —...

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Patrice Motsepe emerges as top pick to lead ANC an...

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Billionaire Patrice Motsepe is the frontrunner to lead the ANC and become South Africa's next president, according to a leading po...

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Owen Omogiafo's Transcorp secures multi-billion na...

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Owen Omogiafo's Transcorp has reached settlement agreements on its multi-billion naira power receivables, unlocking potential writ...

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Sanctioned Zimbabwean tycoon Kudakwashe Tagwirei p...

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Sanctioned tycoon Kudakwashe Tagwirei paid $1.8 million for President Mnangagwa's old car at a Harare auction, then donated it bac...

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How to Balance University and a Part-Time Job With...

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Balancing university and a part-time job can feel like walking a tightrope. Between lectures, assignments, and shifts, stress buil...

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How to Write An Internship CV (Plus Templates)

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You will find out in this article how to not just write an internship CV but also build one that positions you as the intern every...

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2026 / 2027 NEPL / OERNL Joint Venture Tertiary Sc...

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The NEPL/OERNL Joint Venture in pursuance of its Corporate Social Responsibility invites suitably qualified applicants for its 202...

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20 Proven Job Search Tips for Older Workers

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The job search tips discussed here are tailored for older workers who are determined to stay competitive and get ahead in the labo...

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10 Steps to Building an Effective Talent Pipeline

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Learn how to keep a list of good candidates ready in advance, before a role becomes vacant. Discover step by step the process of b...

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2026 / 2027 NEPL / OERNL Joint Venture Tertiary Sc...

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The NEPL/OERNL Joint Venture in pursuance of its Corporate Social Responsibility invites suitably qualified applicants for its 202...

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Africa's richest man set to pocket $485 Million di...

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Aliko Dangote is poised to collect about $485 million in dividends after Dangote Cement proposed a N45 per share payout for 2025.

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Dangote Cement doubles pre-tax profit to N1.53 tri...

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Dangote Cement doubles pre tax profit to N1.53 trillion

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Nigeria’s Tompolo fights to keep $35 million pipel...

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Tompolo is pushing to retain a pipeline security contract worth about N48 billion a year as rivals circle and the government revie...

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Zim billionaire Strive Masiyiwa's Liquid Intellige...

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Liquid Intelligent secures $605m in fresh funding to cut debt, strengthen its balance sheet and expand digital infrastructure acro...

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Aliko Dangote's cement company seals $1 billion Si...

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Dangote Cement signs a $1bn Sinoma deal to expand plants, boost capacity and strengthen its footprint across Africa.

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my coworker is in a cult, acting like people are l...

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It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. My coworker is in a cult and it’s affecting my work A new junior staff person ...

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my obsessive, volatile coworker is demanding media...

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A reader writes: A new grad (“Eva”) joined our team about six months ago. She had previously interned with us and had really impre...

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is it petty to hold small details against internal...

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A reader writes: I’m hiring for some new roles in my team and this has generated some excitement from internal folks looking to gr...

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why are so many unqualified candidates applying fo...

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A reader writes: I am about to make my first hire. We posted the job a couple of days ago. The job is semi-specialized work with s...

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I saw my coworker’s pregnancy announcement on TikT...

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It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. I saw my coworker’s pregnancy announcement on TikTok I was just scrolling TikT...

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How to Bust through a Career Ceiling

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You love your job and your organization, but there's no room left to climb. You’ve hit a ceiling. So, what now? Here are some opti...

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Wale Tinubu's Oando launches second tranche of 1.2...

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Oando approves over 600 million shares in second tranche of its 1.28 billion share dividend programme for investors

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Karl Toriola leads MTN Nigeria to record $11.2 bil...

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MTN Nigeria has surged to the top of the Nigerian Exchange as its most valuable listed firm, a milestone widely credited to CEO Ka...

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Nigerian billionaires Aliko Dangote and Abdul Sama...

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Dangote and Rabiu post Africa’s strongest billionaire gains in 2026, outperforming Rupert, Oppenheimer and Sawiris on Bloomberg ra...

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South African businessman Phillip Abelheim’s Trans...

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South Africa’s Competition Commission blocks Transpaco’s R128m acquisition of 35 year old Premier Plastics, halting the planned ex...

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Patrice Motsepe's African Rainbow Minerals flags h...

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African Rainbow Minerals says interim headline earnings may rise up to 15 percent, while basic earnings could jump as much as 75 p...

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Working From Home: What You Need for a Remote or H...

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If you're applying for remote or hybrid jobs after graduating, or wanting to freelance, there are certain things you're going to n...

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surprise phone interviews are the worst

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A reader writes: I’ve been job searching for a few months now. I just got a call from HR at an organization I applied to a few wee...

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if people don’t celebrate holidays for religious r...

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A reader writes: I have a few employees who have told us they do not celebrate birthdays, but they do sit to eat the lunch the com...

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should we have to use PTO to attend a work confere...

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A reader writes: I work for a small nonprofit in the U.S. A colleague and I were invited to attend a conference later this year th...

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my coworker doesn’t want me to lift heavy boxes, h...

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It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. My coworker doesn’t want me to lift heavy boxes I work in a supply store that ...

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Madagascar issues international arrest warrant for...

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Madagascar has issued an international arrest warrant for tycoon Mamy Ravatomanga, accused in a sweeping lychee export fraud and m...

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BET founder Robert L. Johnson is a billionaire aga...

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BET founder Robert L. Johnson is a billionaire again, Forbes says, underscoring how the cable TV pioneer rebuilt a nine figure for...

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Wealthy businessman Sandile Zungu floated for Sout...

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AmaZulu owner Sandile Zungu says he knows his name is in the SAFA conversation, a move that would bring big money and sharper scru...

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Elon Musk says SpaceX could launch Starship every ...

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Elon Musk says SpaceX may launch Starship every hour within three years, transforming satellite deployment and reshaping the futur...

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Nedbank gets waiver as bid for NCBA advances, as K...

DO NEWSFEED Feb 23, 2026 0 45

Nedbank cleared a key regulatory hurdle in its NCBA bid, putting fresh attention on the Kenyatta and Ndegwa families’ stakes.

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Why Family Breakups Affect Student Finances And Wh...

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When parents separate, the financial structure supporting a student at university can shift quickly. Maintenance loans, informal a...

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Find Option Trades on Quality Companies on Option ...

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Many option traders focus on setups first and fundamentals later. A different approach starts by limiting trades to strong, financ...

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will my angry work friend harm my reputation?

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A reader writes: I’ve become very good friends both in and out of work with a small group of colleagues (four total). This questio...

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open thread – February 20, 2026

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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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my boss did a racist impression of a coworker, can...

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It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. My boss did a racist impression of a coworker I’m on a small, mostly autonomou...

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weekend open thread – February 21-22, 2026

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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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employee was upset they had to use PTO for bereave...

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It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Employee was upset they had to use PTO for bereavement leave A few years ago, ...

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How to Drive AI Adoption - A Step-by-Step Case Stu...

DO NEWSFEED Feb 23, 2026 0 47

In this episode of The Digital Marketing Podcast, Daniel Rowles is joined by Emma Tronson, Deputy Director of Marketing at Aston U...

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Renewed push grows for billionaire Patrice Motsepe...

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Calls are rising again for Patrice Motsepe to enter the ANC presidential race, as his ARM role change fuels fresh political specul...

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Kenyan sports betting mogul Ronald Karauri enters ...

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Ronald Karauri, a businessman and Kasarani MP linked to SportPesa’s rise, has declared a 2027 bid for Nairobi governor.

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