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The report, titled, ‘Report of the Osun State Staff Audit, Appointment and Promotion,’ predates the government’s decision to engage Sally Tibbot Consulting Limited, a private forensic firm later contracted to conduct a comprehensive payroll audit. A staff audit exercise commissioned by the Osun State Government shortly after the administration of Governor Ademola Adeleke assumed office in 2022 has resurfaced amid an ongoing controversy over alleged payroll irregularities in the state. The report, titled, ‘Report of the Osun State Staff Audit, Appointment and Promotion,’ predates the government’s decision to engage Sally Tibbot Consulting Limited, a private forensic firm later contracted to…
African entrepreneurs are turning everyday problems into billion-dollar opportunities, and investors from around the world are taking notice.In 2025, African startups raised an estimated $3.93 billion in disclosed funding across 551 companies.10 startups accounted for $1.66 billion, over 42% of the total capital raised highlighting how a small group of founders is shaping the continent’s investment landscape.Growth, however, does not come without friction. Entrepreneurs navigate a maze of regulatory hurdles, inconsistent infrastructure, and limited local funding.Despite these challenges, African startups have shown remarkable resilience, often leapfrogging older technologies to deliver solutions uniquely suited to local realities.From fintech and health tech to logistics and energy, these founders orchestrated the…
Deputy Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Phumzile Mgcina has reiterated government’s stance that South Africa’s mining industry is on the rise. The Deputy Minister addressed the South Africa Exploration Investment Forum, held on the sidelines of the ongoing Investing in Africa Mining Indaba, in Cape Town. “The Council for Geoscience (CGS) is our implementing entity – mandated to quantify the inherent value of South Africa’s mineral wealth across a range of strategic mineral commodities. This work is already pointing to significant untapped mineral potential, thus reinforcing our message that South African mining is a sunrise industry. “That is not…
Solana’s SOL (SOL) has dropped 38% over the last 30 days, falling to a two-year low of $67 on Friday. Multiple analysts believe that the downside is not over for the seventh-placed cryptocurrency, with downward targets extending as low as $30.Key takeaways:Solana’s head-and-shoulders pattern targets a SOL price of $50 or lower.MVRV bands point to a potential bottom, but support at $75 must hold. SOL/USD weekly chart. Source: Coitelegraph/TradingViewSolana targets $42 after bearish confirmationSOL price has already lost over 72% of its value since a cycle top of around $295 in January 2025. In doing so, its price confirmed a…
The Africa Business Convention (ABC) 2026, held on February 3rd and 4th, 2026, at the Lagos Continental Hotel, brought together policymakers, business leaders, investors, innovators, and entrepreneurs to tackle the defining question of how Africa can grow faster, fairer, and more sustainably. Now in its fifth year, the annual gathering has cemented its reputation as a premier platform for high-level business-to-business (B2B) engagement, deal-making, and cross-sector dialogue. Themed “Africa Grow”, ABC 2026 framed discussions around six strategic pillars: agriculture and food security; banking, investments and capital; environmental, social and governance (ESG); fintech, innovation and technology; jobs, economy and trade; and…
Joe Maring / Android AuthorityTL;DR YouTube TV has started rolling out its long-awaited genre-based plans, letting you subscribe to categories like sports, news, or entertainment instead of everything. Prices for the announced packages start at $54.99 per month, with a discount for new subscribers. The main YouTube TV plan is still available, with the price unchanged. Everyone has their own personal viewing habits when it comes to streaming. Some people mainly want live sports, others just want to keep an eye on current affairs, and plenty of households are really paying for kids’ channels and familiar favorites. Forcing all those…
In a global economy defined by digital discovery, the right domain name is more than a web address—it is market infrastructure. A strong geographic or sector-focused domain can establish credibility, improve search visibility, and create immediate relevance for investors, entrepreneurs, and international partners. The domains Belgium.cc, IsraelBusiness.com, and Lesotho.biz illustrate how carefully aligned digital assets can accelerate entry into three very different but highly promising markets: a mature European hub, a world-class innovation economy, and an emerging African growth frontier. Belgium.cc — A Digital Gateway to Europe’s Institutional Core Belgium occupies a uniquely strategic position at the heart of Europe.…
Every Monday, employees of Delivery Ka Speed, a South African township-focused logistics company, slip a note into parcels that reads “New Week, We Try Again”. The business posts the same line on its social media. Founder Godiragetse Mogajane says the phrase, which they have used since the early days of delivering food on bicycles, “comes from an understanding that people are trying out there, especially in townships”. Townships – residential areas established under apartheid for non-white South Africans – still bear the structural and economic scars of segregation. The 1950 Group Areas Act gave the state the authority to allocate land to…
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When Risevest surveyed 20,020 people across 12 countries for its 2025 Cost of Living Report, it wasn’t just looking for numbers. Out of those, 19,840 responses were usable. But behind every percentage and every average was something harder to quantify: anxiety, adjustment, resilience. “Every year, when we set out to create the Cost of Living Report, our goal goes beyond collecting statistics,” Eneyi Obi, Chief Marketing Officer, Risevest, wrote about the report. “We want to understand people, their decisions, emotions, and aspirations in the face of shifting realities.” Nowhere is that reality more visible than in Nigeria, where 16,070 respondents,…