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No end in sight to Nigeria’s border closures
Nigeria's borders crossings with Benin and Niger remain sealed despite a warning that the shutdown is harming prosperity
Afrobarometer: Climate change literacy still low in Africa
Despite Africa bearing the brunt of erratic global weather patterns, many people are still unfamiliar with climate change, a new survey says
Second Ebola case confirmed in DRC’s Goma
Health officials fear an Ebola outbreak in the eastern DRC could spread in Goma. Earlier in July, the city registered its first case
Sudan: Deadly crackdown probe results spark fresh protests
A Sudanese investigation said that 87 people were killed when security forces broke up a protest in June. The probe's death toll sparked fresh anger
Uganda: One year of social media tax
The introduction of a social media tax a year ago in Uganda caused an outcry from government critics and rights groups
DRC sees first case of Ebola in Goma, near Rwanda border
The presence of the virus has raised concerns of an outbreak in the densely populated area along the Rwandan border
Africa’s free trade agreement: Curse or blessing?
The African free trade agreement is hailed as a huge step forward by some, but criticized as a project with little chance of coming true by others
Libya conflict: No end in sight to humanitarian crisis
Migrants in Tripoli are staging a hunger strike demanding better protection by the UN as the death toll rises to staggering heights
Ethiopia’s ethnic violence shows Abiy’s vulnerability
Ethiopia's Prime Minister looks increasingly vulnerable as he faces deep divisions in the ruling coalition and simmering ethnic conflicts
Ebola outbreak spreads to new city in conflict-hit Congo
Home to nearly one million people, Bunia is the latest Congolese city to report an Ebola infection
Will elections in Guinea-Bissau end years of political crisis?
Guineans hope the poll will mark the end of a long period of political crisis in the West African country
Senegal President Macky Sall wins re-election
Macky Sall has secured a solid majority of votes, winning a second term without the need for a run-off vote
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Full-time Johannesburg-based CEO required for HI HOPES
An entrepreneurial, business-minded, impact-driven individual is sought to lead the organisation as it looks to scale and grow
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Balwin properties and Absa launch South Africa’s first green home loan
Balwin Properties’ Edge registration of over 16 000 units was a global first, covering more homes than any single property developer in the world to date
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Young professional gets a career boost from PSETA
SAICA makes ongoing efforts to encourage the professionalisation of financial offices in private and public sector organisations
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Colgate-Palmolive South Africa donates one million bars of soap
The combination of limited access to quality soap and a lack of knowledge of how to properly wash hands is a challenge in many vulnerable communities
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Cheque value bundles – real value
Most people do not pay much attention to what bank account they have and whether or not it is suited to their daily realities
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Absa Rewards puts cash in your pocket
In addition to the cash benefits, you will receive special offers and exclusive deals from selected Absa Rewards partners
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Municipal audit outcomes reveal public sector financial management must be professionalised
SAICA calls for a review of the mandatory minimum skills and qualifications required for all key financial management positions within the public sector
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Eleven ways to protect yourself against fraud
While financial services firms work continuously to improve security, fraudsters are always devising new plans to circumvent the latest safety measures
