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my coworker insists on celebrating my birthday eve...

DO NEWSFEED Sep 23, 2025 0 35

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

DO NEWSFEED Sep 23, 2025 0 41

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

DO NEWSFEED Sep 23, 2025 0 43

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 bill...

DO NEWSFEED Sep 22, 2025 0 50

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 Grou...

DO NEWSFEED Sep 22, 2025 0 47

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 owne...

DO NEWSFEED Sep 22, 2025 0 35

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 Foo...

DO NEWSFEED Sep 22, 2025 0 41

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 $2...

DO NEWSFEED Sep 22, 2025 0 48

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

Didi-Omah Diary Sep 18, 2025 0 94

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

DO NEWSFEED Sep 18, 2025 0 65

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

DO NEWSFEED Sep 18, 2025 0 59

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

DO NEWSFEED Sep 18, 2025 0 56

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 Bekk...

DO NEWSFEED Sep 17, 2025 0 51

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 So...

DO NEWSFEED Sep 17, 2025 0 50

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 bill...

DO NEWSFEED Sep 17, 2025 0 52

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 p...

DO NEWSFEED Sep 17, 2025 0 43

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 ...

DO NEWSFEED Sep 17, 2025 0 44

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

DO NEWSFEED Sep 17, 2025 0 40

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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the personalized coloring books, the shared Silly ...

DO NEWSFEED Sep 17, 2025 0 41

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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employee came to work with her butt cheeks exposed

DO NEWSFEED Sep 17, 2025 0 38

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

DO NEWSFEED Sep 17, 2025 0 37

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

DO NEWSFEED Sep 17, 2025 0 32

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 Chago...

DO NEWSFEED Sep 16, 2025 0 49

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 w...

DO NEWSFEED Sep 16, 2025 0 43

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 ...

DO NEWSFEED Sep 16, 2025 0 35

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...

DO NEWSFEED Sep 16, 2025 0 37

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 ...

DO NEWSFEED Sep 16, 2025 0 175

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

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

DO NEWSFEED Sep 16, 2025 0 45

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

DO NEWSFEED Sep 16, 2025 0 43

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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my assistant is always eating instead of working

DO NEWSFEED Sep 16, 2025 0 42

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

DO NEWSFEED Sep 16, 2025 0 46

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 ...

DO NEWSFEED Sep 16, 2025 0 44

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

Didi-Omah Diary Sep 15, 2025 0 53

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, m...

DO NEWSFEED Sep 15, 2025 0 42

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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Ethiopian billionaire Mohammed Al-Amoudi signals r...

DO NEWSFEED Sep 15, 2025 0 50

Ethiopian-born Saudi billionaire Mohammed Al-Amoudi signals a return with new mega projects under MIDROC, pledging jobs and invest...

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Africa’s richest man sees $163 million wiped from ...

DO NEWSFEED Sep 15, 2025 0 42

Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote loses $163 million on cement slump, trimming fortune to $28.8 billion.

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Ghanaian advocate Awo Ablo holds $3.3 million stak...

DO NEWSFEED Sep 15, 2025 0 34

Awo Ablo’s Oracle stake is worth $3.3 million, marking her influence in global tech and corporate leadership.

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Ghanaian tycoon Daniel McKorley says quiet hustle,...

DO NEWSFEED Sep 15, 2025 0 31

Daniel McKorley urges entrepreneurs to shield early-stage ventures from scrutiny, crediting “building in silence” for McDan Group’...

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How To Make a Good Impression in a Job Interview

DO NEWSFEED Sep 15, 2025 0 42

In this piece, we walk you through how to make a great impression at any job interview and show youÃƒÂ¢Ã‚Â€Ã‚Â™re the perfect fit....

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50 Teacher Job Interview Questions and Answers

DO NEWSFEED Sep 15, 2025 0 68

This article covers 50 job interview questions and answers for teachers and educators. By the end, you'll know how to think like a...

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is it ever worth it to respond to rejection emails...

DO NEWSFEED Sep 15, 2025 0 39

A reader writes: I’m in the middle of a pretty bleak job search, involving lots of form rejection emails. The first few times I go...

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open thread – September 12, 2025

DO NEWSFEED Sep 15, 2025 0 41

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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client “befriended” me and now isn’t paying, emplo...

DO NEWSFEED Sep 15, 2025 0 42

It’s four answers to four questions. Here we go… 1. My client “befriended” me and now isn’t paying for my work I am a self-employe...

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I didn’t expect my employee to take so much time o...

DO NEWSFEED Sep 15, 2025 0 40

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. I didn’t expect my employee to take off so much time after a family death My o...

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weekend open thread – September 13-14, 2025

DO NEWSFEED Sep 15, 2025 0 60

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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Mantrac, owned by Egypt’s billionaire Mansour fami...

DO NEWSFEED Sep 12, 2025 0 59

Mantrac Kenya will roll out AI-enabled Caterpillar machines in 2026 as part of Mansour family expansion.

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Kenya’s richest banker James Mwangi adds $12.6 mil...

DO NEWSFEED Sep 12, 2025 0 40

Kenyan banker and leading businessman James Mwangi adds $12.6 million from his Equity Group stake as shares rally.

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South African tycoon Adrian Gore to pocket $5.3 mi...

DO NEWSFEED Sep 12, 2025 0 49

Discovery co-founder Adrian Gore set to receive $5.3 million in dividends as insurer posts strong 2025 results.

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Equity Group, led by Kenyan banker James Mwangi, s...

DO NEWSFEED Sep 12, 2025 0 47

Equity Bank has seized Nairobi’s Eastland Hotel over loan default, underscoring mounting pressure on Kenya’s hospitality sector an...

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Wema Bank, partly owned by gambling magnate Adebut...

DO NEWSFEED Sep 12, 2025 0 32

The capital raise, which opened on April 14 and closed on May 21, was part of the lender’s plan to meet the CBN’s recapitalization...

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coworker hunts for dates at work, office is changi...

DO NEWSFEED Sep 10, 2025 0 42

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Coworker is using work as his hunting grounds for flings I recently got roped ...

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the 15 greatest office traditions you’ve never hea...

DO NEWSFEED Sep 10, 2025 0 52

Most office routines aren’t exactly thrilling: you answer emails, survive meetings that could have been a Slack message, and silen...

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my new team thinks they’re incredibly overworked, ...

DO NEWSFEED Sep 10, 2025 0 39

A reader writes: What do you do when you work with a team that seems to ignore the reality of a job? I’ve been seconded to a team ...

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can I tell a coworker I dislike him, we upset our ...

DO NEWSFEED Sep 10, 2025 0 40

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Can I tell a coworker I dislike him? Is it ever safe to tell a coworker you di...

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how should I let coworkers know my fiancé and I br...

DO NEWSFEED Sep 10, 2025 0 44

A reader writes: My fiancé and I just broke up after 6.5 years together. The underlying factors contributing to the split had been...

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Nigerian aviation mogul Obiora Okonkwo’s airline t...

DO NEWSFEED Sep 9, 2025 0 41

The deal, sealed at Southwest’s Dallas, Texas headquarters, marks a pivotal step in the Nigerian airline’s fleet expansion strateg...

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Another Moroccan billionaire on the rise, as Alami...

DO NEWSFEED Sep 9, 2025 0 41

Alami Lazraq’s ADI stake nears $700 million, reflecting rising influence in Morocco’s property market and wealth rankings.

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Zimbabwean billionaire Strive Masiyiwa to pocket $...

DO NEWSFEED Sep 9, 2025 0 94

Zimbabwe’s Strive Masiyiwa will pocket $7.4 million from Econet’s $15.5 million interim dividend, reflecting the telecom giant’s s...

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my coworker floods me with social messages all day...

DO NEWSFEED Sep 8, 2025 0 45

A reader writes: My coworker, Kara, and I are on the same team at work. We’re remote, and I’ve been on this team since 2020. We’re...

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Kenyan businessman Henry Njeru’s tea company place...

DO NEWSFEED Sep 8, 2025 0 46

Njeru Industries, a Kenyan tea firm, enters administration amid sector challenges and financial pressures on exporters and farmers...

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Nigerian insurance mogul Oye Hassan Odukale guides...

DO NEWSFEED Sep 8, 2025 0 36

Leadway Holdings strengthens its position in Nigeria’s $12.4 billion pension industry with PAL Pensions acquisition.

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Zimbabwean social entrepreneur Tsitsi Masiyiwa aim...

DO NEWSFEED Sep 8, 2025 0 83

Tsitsi Masiyiwa’s RemitHope seeks $50 million to channel diaspora remittances into African-led projects spanning health, education...

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Medhat Khalil’s Raya gets $23.3 million to boost E...

DO NEWSFEED Sep 8, 2025 0 38

Raya Integration secures $23.3 million credit to boost Egypt’s digital banking, IT infrastructure, and cybersecurity capabilities....

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Malawian billionaire Thom Mpinganjira’s FDH Bank s...

DO NEWSFEED Sep 8, 2025 0 35

Malawian billionaire Thom Mpinganjira’s FDH Bank stake loses $113 million as shares slide 10 percent on Malawi Stock Exchange.

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Kansagra family-backed Kavango Resources plans Zim...

DO NEWSFEED Sep 8, 2025 0 42

Kavango Resources, backed by the Kansagra family, plans a Zimbabwe listing to fund gold projects, drawing support from local pensi...

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how long does someone’s agreement to be a referenc...

DO NEWSFEED Sep 8, 2025 0 48

A reader writes: I was on the job hunt about two and some years ago and got approval from certain teammates to act as references. ...

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managers won’t coach our coworker, is it wrong to ...

DO NEWSFEED Sep 8, 2025 0 43

It’s four answers to four questions. Here we go… 1. Managers won’t coach our coworker, even though he takes feedback well I work i...

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weekend open thread – September 6-7, 2025

DO NEWSFEED Sep 8, 2025 0 50

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 – September 5, 2025

DO NEWSFEED Sep 8, 2025 0 38

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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I found our new hire napping in my office, company...

DO NEWSFEED Sep 8, 2025 0 43

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. I found our new hire napping in my office I recently took a day of PTO but end...

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South Africa’s Saltzman-backed Dis-Chem opens 300t...

DO NEWSFEED Sep 4, 2025 0 46

Dis-Chem, backed by South Africa’s Saltzman family, has opened its 300th store in Mbombela, expanding access to affordable primary...

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Anglo, led by South Africa’s Duncan Wanblad, hits ...

DO NEWSFEED Sep 4, 2025 0 52

Brazil reviews Anglo American’s $500 million nickel deal with MMG, raising scrutiny on Duncan Wanblad’s strategy and China’s role ...

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South African pharma tycoon Gus Attridge loses $15...

DO NEWSFEED Sep 4, 2025 0 44

Aspen co-founder Gus Attridge loses $15.8 million in three weeks as drug stocks fall, cutting Aspen’s value below $2.6 billion.

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Paratus, led by Schalk Erasmus, rolls out Namibia’...

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Paratus, led by Schalk Erasmus, invests $34M to launch Namibia’s first private LTE and 5G network, connecting 50 towns and 80 comm...

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Cardi B cleared in $24 million civil assault case

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Cardi B was cleared in a $24 million assault suit after a jury found no evidence she attacked a former security guard outside a Be...

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Zimbabwean executive Never Mhlanga arrested in $5 ...

DO NEWSFEED Sep 4, 2025 0 49

Zimbabwean executive Never Mhlanga arrested over $5 million Montclair Hotel and Casino sale fraud allegations in Harare.

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coworker keeps interrupting my conversations, tell...

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It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. My coworker keeps interrupting my conversations with other people I have a cow...

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how do I say no to door-to-door salespeople withou...

DO NEWSFEED Sep 4, 2025 0 45

A reader writes: This is a question not about my work, but about how to avoid creating negative work experiences for others — peop...

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my coworker mansplains via ChatGPT

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A reader writes: I have a coworker who grates on me for his reliance on ChatGPT. We are in tech, so some amount of AI use is norma...

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should you go to the home of an employee who doesn...

DO NEWSFEED Sep 3, 2025 0 55

A reader writes: Some time ago, my husband and I owned a small computer business. One of the employees was an insulin-dependent wo...

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Nigerian entrepreneur Seyi Ebenezer’s Payaza secur...

DO NEWSFEED Sep 3, 2025 0 52

Payaza Africa secures SEC approval for $13 million commercial paper, attracting strong investor interest to fund Pan-African expan...

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The quiet power of Christian Kerangall, Gabon’s ri...

DO NEWSFEED Sep 3, 2025 0 174

Christian Kerangall, Gabon’s richest man, turned quiet dealmaking into an empire spanning banks, retail, and utilities—shaping the...

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Prosus, South African billionaire Koos Bekker, bac...

DO NEWSFEED Sep 3, 2025 0 54

Prosus, chaired by Koos Bekker, led a $12.5 million Series A in Intella, backing Arabic-first AI tools for enterprises across MENA...

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OpenAI makes $1.1 billion acquisition as Nigerian ...

DO NEWSFEED Sep 3, 2025 0 52

OpenAI acquires Statsig for $1.1 billion, expanding product testing tools while Adebayo Ogunlesi brings boardroom influence.

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Shoprite, backed by Christo Wiese, flags Mozambiqu...

DO NEWSFEED Sep 3, 2025 0 72

Shoprite, backed by billionaire Christo Wiese, is weighing Mozambique operations as it posts record sales and profit in South Afri...

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how can I fend off unwanted hugs at work?

DO NEWSFEED Sep 3, 2025 0 42

A reader writes: I am a woman in my 30s and I work with the public at a senior center. I do my best to maintain a friendly but pro...

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how does severance pay work when you’re laid off o...

DO NEWSFEED Sep 3, 2025 0 54

With layoffs in the U.S. surging (in July, they reached their highest level since the early months of the pandemic), you might be ...

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how do I repair my relationship with my new manage...

DO NEWSFEED Sep 3, 2025 0 46

A reader writes: I’ve been with my company for about three years and in my current department for two. In March, I moved to a new ...

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I overheard a horrible phone call, will I be unhir...

DO NEWSFEED Sep 3, 2025 0 56

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Should I do anything about an abusive phone conversation I overheard? Where I ...

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How to Think Like an Executive (Even If You’re Not...

DO NEWSFEED Sep 3, 2025 0 68

You don't need a title to think like an executive—you need perspective. Here's how to shift from task-based DOING to strategic SEE...

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Invicta, backed by South African billionaire Chris...

DO NEWSFEED Sep 3, 2025 0 52

Invicta Holdings, led by Christo Wiese, buys Spaldings Group for $16 million to strengthen its U.K. and European presence.

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RCL, backed by South African billionaire Johann Ru...

DO NEWSFEED Sep 3, 2025 0 56

RCL Foods, backed by Johann Rupert, reports modest revenue growth with baking gains and steady groceries in 2025.

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NICO, led by Malawian tycoon Vizenge Kumwenda, ann...

DO NEWSFEED Sep 3, 2025 0 41

NICO Holdings, led by Vizenge Kumwenda, declared a $3.6 million interim dividend as profit forecasts for H1 2025 more than double.

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Former Egyptian billionaire Ahmed Ezz returns to p...

DO NEWSFEED Sep 3, 2025 0 49

Steel billionaire Ahmed Ezz has reemerged after years away, seeking a seat in Egypt’s metallurgical chamber elections with specula...

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Africa's richest man Aliko Dangote's refinery send...

DO NEWSFEED Sep 3, 2025 0 41

Dangote’s $20 billion refinery sent its first gasoline cargo to the U.S., marking Nigeria’s debut as a direct fuel exporter to Ame...

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Shoprite, backed by South African billionaire Chri...

DO NEWSFEED Sep 2, 2025 0 78

Shoprite posted $14.3 billion in sales for 2025, lifted by strong demand in South Africa, Checkers growth and surging Sixty60 onli...

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Meta joins Peter Ndegwa-led Safaricom on $23 milli...

DO NEWSFEED Sep 2, 2025 0 55

Meta teamed up with Safaricom to invest $23 million in an undersea cable linking Kenya to Oman, aiming to cut costs and boost inte...

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Eswatini’s richest man Natie Kirsh loses $500 mill...

DO NEWSFEED Sep 2, 2025 0 51

Natie Kirsh loses $500 million in three months, bringing his wealth below $10 billion despite new business moves.

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Zimbabwean aviation mogul Patson Moyo buys Harare ...

DO NEWSFEED Sep 2, 2025 0 66

Zimbabwean mogul Patson Moyo’s Transvaal Africa buys 418-hectare Harare estate for $30 million, eyeing cargo hub and airline launc...

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South African brothers, Brett and Mark Levy, plan ...

DO NEWSFEED Sep 2, 2025 0 86

Blue Label, led by Brett and Mark Levy, plans to list Cell C on the JSE after a turnaround, aiming to cut debt and secure long-ter...

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