July 01
Liberia: NPA Uncomfortable With GTMS and CTN
New Dawn
Liberia's National Port Authority (NPA) says it is not comfortable with the current contract agreement involving the Global Tracking Maritime Solutions (GTMS) and the Cargo… Read more »
Liberia: Salala Rubber Corporation Shutdown After Violent Protest, Leading to Over 800 Job Losses
FrontPageAfrica
In a significant blow to the local economy, the management of the Salala Rubber Corporation (SRC) has announced the immediate indefinite closure of its operations following a… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Clays Switches Investment to Machinery to Recover From Losses
Observer
Uganda Clays Limited is to invest in purchasing and installing new equipment following its below-par financial performance in the year ending December 2023, where its revenue… Read more »
Uganda: MTN, Nile Breweries Boost Busoga Masaza Cup With Shs650m
Nile Post
MTN Uganda and Nile Breweries have injected Shs650 million into the 7th edition of MTN Busoga Masaza Cup this year. Read more »
Uganda: Opportunity Bank Starts Tree Planting Initiative With Annual Chairman's Run
Nile Post
Opportunity Bank's headquarters on Old Kira Road buzzed with energy as over 300 enthusiastic participants gathered for the Annual Chairman's Run 2024. Read more »
Nigeria: Agusto & Co. Foresees Robust Growth in Managed Assets, to Surpass N10tn By 2025
This Day
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June 30
South Africa: KFC Under Fire After Worker Gets Warning for Not Meeting R2 Charity Donation Targets [analysis]
Daily Maverick
A union has demanded that the fast-food franchise stop degrading its staff after the incident involving the R2 Add Hope targets, a customer-based donation that goes to nonprofits. Read more »
Nigeria: FG Threatens to Terminate Julius Berger, Ccecc Calabar Road Contracts
Daily Trust
The federal government has threatened to terminate the contracts of Julius Berger and China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) over the handling of the Calabar-Itu… Read more »
Nigeria: LG Electronics Opens Academy to Foster Economic Growth
Leadership
LG Electronics has opened its second academy centre in Nigeria to boost capacity building in fostering economic growth. Read more »
June 28
Liberia: Liberia Business News - Arcelormittal Strengthens Ties and Reaffirms Commitment to Community Development
New Republic
Superintendent Kou Meapeh Gono is urging the people of Nimba County to peruse dialogue in their disagreements with ArcelorMittal in bid to attract more investment to the vote rich… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Telecommunications Authority Fines Lonestar Cell MTN, Orange U.S.$300k Each for 'Regulatory Violations'
FrontPageAfrica
The Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) has issued a 14-day ultimatum to both Lonestar MTN and Orange Liberia, compelling each to pay a fine of $300,000. Read more »
Liberia: Protesters Set Plantation Manager's Home, Vehicle Ablaze At Salala Rubber Corporation
FrontPageAfrica
Scores of workers, predominantly tappers, of the Salala Rubber Corporation (SRC) Thursday staged a violent protest over the reported failure of management to mark them (employers… Read more »
Liberia: LTA Fines Lonestar and Orange GSM Companies $300k Each for Data Violations
New Dawn
The Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) has taken decisive action against the two major GSM companies here, Lonestar Cell MTN and Orange, levying fines of US$300,000 each. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Stanbic's Rise Above Incubator Programme for SME's Comes Full Circle
263Chat
Stanbic Bank's Rise Above Incubator Programme for Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) has come full circle with three start-ups poised to receive business loans of varying amounts… Read more »
June 27
Nigeria: Reactions As Fire Guts Section of Dangote Refinery
Daily Trust
Reactions yesterday trailed the minor fire outbreak at a section of Dangote refinery with some groups warning against sabotage against the refinery. Read more »
Nigeria: Microsoft Not Leaving Nigeria - CEO
Daily Trust
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Microsoft Nigeria plc, Mrs. Ola William has debunked the rumour making the rounds that Microsoft was winding up to leave… Read more »
Nigeria: Sterling Bank Unveils N5bn SMEDAN Fund
Daily Trust
Sterling Bank has partnered with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) to launch the Databanc platform. Read more »
Nigeria: Nelfund Board Meets On Disbursement of Student Loan
Daily Trust
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has met over the approval for disbursement of student loan to successful applicants. Read more »
Nigeria: Arewa Group Blames 'Enemies of Nigeria' for Fire At Dangote Refinery
This Day
A Northern group, Arewa Think Tank (ATTK), yesterday said that those who do not want the owner of Dangote Refinery, Aliko Dangote to succeed were behind the fire incident that… Read more »
Nigeria: Recapitalisation - NGX Group Floats Electronic Public Offering Platform
This Day
As banks commence capital raising exercise on the back of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) directive, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Nigerian Exchange Group have… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Dark and Lovely Shampoo Recalled
The Herald
The Consumer Protection Commission (CPC) has directed the removal from the market of 50ml single use Dark and Lovely neutralising shampoo after it emerged that it contains bacteria… Read more »
Nigeria: Former Konga CEO, Nick Imudia, Dies By Suicide
This Day
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June 26
Nigeria: Satellite Giant Multichoice Has Not Cut Its Cable TV Subscription Prices in Nigeria As Claimed Online
Africa Check
Satellite giant MultiChoice has not cut its cable TV subscription prices in Nigeria as claimed online Read more »
Nigeria: Just in - Fire Guts Dangote Refinery
Premium Times
"We have swiftly contained a minor fire incident at our effluent treatment plant," Mr Chiejina, said Read more »
Liberia: Senator Accuses American-Owned Company Firestone Of 'Dehumanizing' Laborers
FrontPageAfrica
It is nearly two years since Margibi County Senator Nathaniel McGill was sanctioned by the United States government for the alleged commission of multiple acts of corruption and… Read more »