Jobs & Skills Mobility: Kenya’s President William Ruto says Africa must make talent portable across borders under the Accra Reset “Masterkey” corridor, using secure digital records so qualifications and work experience can be verified from Nairobi to Kigali. SME Finance & Trade: Access Bank and the International Trade Centre expand SME support across 14 African countries, starting with a Ghana pilot and aiming to boost financing, skills and market access (including Cameroon). Energy & Investment: Nigeria’s Tinubu hails the $800m Ima Gas Final Investment Decision, expected to produce 300m scfd and create jobs as the country pushes gas-led industrialisation. HR & Compliance: South Africa’s Reserve Bank rate hike lifts home and vehicle repayments, adding pressure to already strained household budgets. Public Sector HR: South Africa’s GCIS marks Public Service Day with a focus on investing in staff and strengthening professionalism and readiness to serve. Workforce Policy: The UK removed Nigeria- and Ghana-trained teachers from QTS eligibility over reference checks using public email addresses. Regional Business Networking: Togo and Ghana firms meet in Accra for WABC 2026 to unlock AfCFTA-linked partnerships, especially for SMEs and young entrepreneurs.
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Public Sector Accountability: South Africa’s Scopa wants tougher oversight of municipalities after Msunduzi and Masilonyana were flagged for weak revenue collection, debt, supply-chain non-compliance and leadership gaps, with crumbling infrastructure worsening water and electricity losses. Pay and Payroll Integrity: Kenya’s Nairobi High Court ordered former Homa Bay County staffer Evelyne Ogweno and a payroll official to jointly refund KSh 708,664 after double-salary irregularities linked to a wider payroll fraud probe. Jobs, Skills and Hiring Rules: The UK removed Nigeria, Ghana and India from its direct QTS application route, tightening how overseas-trained teachers prove professional standing. Energy and Work: Namibia’s president said Africa’s energy transition must be an industrialisation strategy that creates jobs and skills, not just exports of electricity or raw minerals. Frontline Services Under Strain: A report on South Africa’s police capacity estimates only about 25,000 officers may be available for street policing at any time, despite a headline 187,000 force. Regional Security: Tigray rebel forces seized Ethiopia’s Mekelle airport, prompting Ethiopian Airlines to suspend flights to several Tigray destinations. Education-to-Work Pathways: GEMS Education became an ICAEW Partner in Learning, enabling students to start a finance/accounting qualification while still in K-12 school.
Energy & Jobs: East Africa’s $16bn Lamu refinery is set to break ground next week, with Kenya aiming to shift from fuel imports to a regional processing hub and create up to 60,000 jobs. Labour & HR: South Africa’s Labour Court upheld the dismissal of a Cape Town metro cop after Facebook photos showed him at a year-end party while booked off sick, reinforcing strict sick-leave conduct rules. AI & Skills: A new analysis argues AI can boost productivity in African jobs, but only if countries close gaps in electricity, connectivity and training—otherwise it risks scaling inequality. Policy & Cost of Living: Nigeria’s Atiku says most Nigerians reject Tinubu’s petrol pricing policy, framing fuel costs as a democratic and leadership issue. Finance for MSMEs: EFG Holding secured a $40m EBRD loan to expand micro, small and medium-sized enterprise financing in Egypt, targeting job creation and inclusive growth. Cyber & Pensions: South Africa’s GEPF/GPAA cyberattack fallout highlights how pension administration disruptions can delay benefits and hit members hard. Education Mobility: The UK removed Nigeria and Ghana-trained teachers from the Qualified Teacher Status route, citing reference verification problems. Governance & Representation: Venezuela urged expanded African presence in the UN Security Council during UNGA81 discussions.
Work & Jobs: Sokoto says it has created nearly 7,000 jobs in under two years, including 3,000 civil service recruits and 2,440 community health workers ahead of the 2027 election. Labour & Migration: South Africa faces fresh pressure as a proposed Employment Services Amendment Bill would fine employers up to R100,000 per undocumented foreign worker (and up to R1m or jail for repeat violations), including private households. HR, Skills & Youth: Nigeria’s youth minister urges bigger investment in health, education, skills and decent jobs for Africa’s growing youth population at a UN youth convening in Abuja. Governance & Public Service: Suspended South African Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola says he’s ready to return to work after prosecutors withdrew charges linked to the SAPS–Medicare24 health tender. Pay, Housing & Inequality: Cape Town’s housing crisis draws renewed scrutiny as analysts question whether DA progress is enough to tackle apartheid-era spatial divides. Business & Finance: Bitcoin Africa CEO Warren Wheatley resigns as an FSCA penalty challenge continues, with an interim CEO stepping in. Mining & Local Value: Tinubu calls for an end to raw mineral exports and a push for local processing and value addition across Africa. Workplace Rights: Tesla racism case goes to trial in California, with allegations of slurs, harassment and unequal promotion for Black workers. Conservation Careers: African Parks partners VML South Africa to better tell stories and outcomes from its protected-area work across 13 countries.
Digital Inclusion: A new report warns Africa’s digital boom is leaving women behind, citing unequal access to devices, data and reliable internet that turns digital exclusion into economic exclusion. AI Governance: South Africa’s communications minister Solly Malatsi says the national AI policy draft was set back after “hallucinations” were discovered, with a push for stronger ethical execution. Jobs & Hiring Bias: Workday faces a class bid over claims its AI hiring tools discriminated against workers, reigniting debate on fair recruitment tech. Energy & Electrification: Ethiopia’s president Taye urges a shift from renewable generation to grids, storage and financing to make clean power drive industrial growth. Industrial Ownership & Capital Markets: Aliko Dangote backs the refinery IPO as a way to democratise ownership, while Kenya’s Capital Markets Authority warns investors the Dangote IPO hasn’t been approved under local rules. Transport Safety: South Africa’s Intercape details a “culture of intimidation” and court orders aimed at protecting staff and passengers. Football & National Team Management: Ghana’s Carlos Queiroz insists “talent alone will not be enough,” stressing discipline and collective responsibility ahead of AFCON qualifiers.
Cross-Border Green Jobs: Kenya and Ethiopia’s electric buses met at the Moyale border, spotlighting the practical hurdles of charging, customs and logistics for Africa’s electrified transport future. Renewables Investment Push: Ethiopia’s renewable drive is gaining momentum through partnerships, with wind projects like Aysha-1 pointing to the scale of capital needed to expand access. Agri-Industrial Jobs in Senegal: Sadio Mané funded a $20m mango agro-industrial park in Bambali, targeting 500 hectares, processing capacity and 1,000+ direct jobs. Workplace Justice & Safety: Specialist rape courts were announced after years of failing victims, while separate reporting highlights pressure on workplace safety rules and the human cost of weak enforcement. Hiring & Labour Policy: The Gambia’s central bank ordered banks to replace non-Gambian staff by Dec 31, 2026, reshaping HR plans for foreign workers. Regional Competition: ECOWAS competition authorities called for fairer, integrated West African markets to boost investor confidence and consumer choice. Energy & Data Centre Backlash: US data centre projects worth $68bn faced delays as local opposition grows, raising questions about jobs, resources and planning. Tourism Employment: Club Med’s new KZN resort opened with IDC-backed financing aimed at durable hospitality jobs. Rural Livestock Boost (Kano): Nigeria trained 200 sheep and goat farmers and supported expansion to raise household incomes. Retirement Sustainability (SA): South Africa’s retirement system is under renewed scrutiny over whether it can deliver dignity “beyond tomorrow.”
UN Reform Push: UN chief António Guterres renewed calls for global financial overhaul and permanent African seats on the Security Council, arguing colonial legacy still blocks Africa’s voice. Journalism Under Pressure: South African investigative journalist Micah Reddy and his Djibouti fixer have gone missing, with ICIJ and CPJ urging Djibouti to confirm their whereabouts and ensure safety. Energy & Jobs: South Africa’s Richards Bay is being positioned as Africa’s next energy hub, while Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery IPO is marketed as a low-risk, high-return bet tied to jobs and energy security. Public Sector Accountability: South Africa’s Public Service Commission chair Somadoda Fikeni warned officials that new binding directives can only be overturned by court action. Workplace Safety: A Sudan gold mine collapse killed at least 10 and injured 21, highlighting ongoing risks in unregulated artisanal mining. Tax & Trust: Nigeria’s Tax Ombud cautioned against a revenue-first approach, saying reforms need taxpayer trust to be sustainable. Women’s Safety & Tech: South Africa’s debate on surveillance and safety for women intensified after families described failures in protection and searches.
Fuel & jobs policy: Nigeria’s Atiku proposes a transparent subsidy for locally refined petroleum to cut pump prices, boost domestic refining and create jobs. Regulation & competitiveness: Zimbabwe moves to institutionalise regulatory impact assessments to reduce the cost of doing business and improve investment decisions. Agribusiness value chains: Ghana pushes cashew processing to lift rural incomes and jobs, aiming to raise value addition beyond raw exports. Entrepreneurship & capital: GEC+Africa 2026 in Cape Town spotlights “Connecting Africa” to link startups, investors and policymakers for growth and jobs. Women & safety: South Africa’s equality debate continues alongside calls for stronger protection for women, with investigators urging “positively paranoid” vigilance. Circular economy: East Africa launches a circular economy platform to coordinate waste policy and attract investment into recycling and resource-efficient industries. Green finance: Jordan Kuwait Bank issues a second IFC-backed green bond to fund renewable energy, green buildings and sustainable transport. Leadership & governance: Nigeria’s football crisis deepens as FIFA/CAF are urged to clarify NFF president Ibrahim Gusau’s resignation before setting up a normalisation committee.
Jobs & Skills: Togo’s Chamber of Commerce (CCI-Togo) kicked off its Femmes-Actions project to train 10 women (scaling to 250) for transport, logistics and cargo-handling roles, with classroom training plus a three-month work placement. Social Protection: Nigeria’s civil society coalition is pushing the government to expand pensions, health coverage and unemployment/accident protection to informal workers who are largely left out. Energy for SMEs: Ondo State launched the Lucky Light Initiative, a phased solar programme to power 1,000 small businesses and cut operating costs, alongside support for young entrepreneurs. Digital & Regulation: Ghana is building a trusted digital assets ecosystem through regulation, aiming to protect consumers while unlocking investment and jobs. Investment & Connectivity: US EXIM approved a $99.6m loan for Africell’s Angola expansion to upgrade mobile network tech and improve coverage. Agribusiness Jobs: Senegal’s Sadio Mané is funding an $20m mango agro-industrial park in Bambali, targeting 1,000 jobs and local processing capacity. Workplace Safety: South Africa’s Vlamo restaurant opened a criminal case after a viral threat video, and says it will add visible security. Leadership & Growth: Kenya’s Ruto heads to UNGA with an investment and AI agenda, including the Lamu refinery plan.
Workplace & Labour Rights: South Africa’s Labour Laws Enforcement (LLE) alleges underpayment and safety violations at Tongaat’s Nani’s Roti factory, saying workers earned R3,000 monthly (below the minimum wage) and some lacked contracts and UIF contributions. Public Service & Pay: Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde restored the wage award and transport subsidy for civil servants to cushion rising pump prices. Youth Jobs & Migration: Oyo and ICMPD launched a €2.4m agriculture project to empower 700 youths (18–35), targeting unemployment and irregular migration. Capital Markets & Ownership: Kano’s Emir urged residents to buy into Dangote Refinery’s “People’s IPO,” framing equity as wealth-building. Health Workforce & Youth Voice: UCT-hosted Ubuntu Rising 2026 gathered young health leaders to push nine recommendations, highlighting Africa’s health-worker shortage and youth employment gaps. Road Safety & Logistics: South Africa launched a national truck stop framework to improve parking, lighting, driver wellness and facilities. Xenophobia & Social Stability: Zimbabwe’s Harare mayor sparked backlash by telling people who can’t afford Harare to leave, echoing wider cost-of-living pressures. Skills Development: Vivo Energy Uganda rolled out “Learning on Wheels” to train Shell station staff and mechanics across the country.
Dangote IPO Backlash: Kano Emir Sanusi II defended Dangote Refinery’s “People’s IPO,” calling it a wealth-democratising move and urging Kano investors to take part. Creative Economy Push: President Tinubu met Vincent Bolloré in Paris to expand investment in Nigeria’s film, entertainment, fibre optics and digital economy—aiming at jobs and lasting value from Nollywood and Afrobeats. Energy & Jobs: GameChange Energy commissioned its Genius Tracker™ system for South Africa’s Mooi Plaats solar PV plant, supporting large-scale renewables and thousands of construction jobs. Power Reliability Reality Check: Nigeria’s electricity minister’s “progress” claims were challenged by figures showing many LGAs and 20,000+ communities still lack reliable power. Custody Deaths Probe Demand: Nigeria’s ADC demanded independent autopsies and transparent investigation into 37 suspected illegal miners who died in NSCDC custody. Labour Migration Rules: South Africa opened public comments on the Employment Services Amendment Bill to regulate hiring of foreign nationals via sector/region quotas. Digital Identity & AI Governance: UNESCO urged global cooperation on AI literacy and ocean science ahead of UNGA, linking education and responsible AI. Agribusiness Investment: Senegal’s Sadio Mané backs a mango agro-industrial park to process and export fruit, targeting about 1,000 jobs. Work Permits Clarified: Canada outlined two work-permit routes at ports of entry—employer-specific (job offer required) and open permits (limited circumstances). Sport Funding Gap: Namibia’s sport profile launch flagged that the country spends under 1% of public funds on sport while most people remain inactive. Women’s Safety in Cities: A UN-Habitat-linked piece argues safety is infrastructure—lighting, transport and public space design—not just policing.
AI & Cybersecurity: White hat hackers reportedly breached OpenAI using Anthropic software, accessing an employee ChatGPT account and internal code via GitHub before OpenAI fixed the flaw. Health Workforce: WHO warns of a widening global health worker gap, noting doctor and nurse density remains far higher in Europe than in Africa. AI Skills & Jobs: Egypt and Intel will train 1 million citizens annually over three years to build AI awareness and responsible-use skills. Digital Economy: Nigeria’s Tinubu moves Digital Free Zones to implementation, aiming to keep tech value, IP and jobs in-country while enabling global competitiveness. Finance for Development: The World Bank says it mobilised a record $112bn in private capital in FY26, with Africa’s share rising to about $22bn. Consumer Protection & HR Impact: South Africa’s planned NCC direct-marketing opt-out registry will let people block spam calls/messages, with marketers given 30 days to remove opted-out contacts. Local Governance: eThekwini election coverage highlights younger candidates pushing for practical reforms on billing, water, safety and accountability. Energy & Skills: Nigeria’s CBN says it’s shifting from direct development-finance to stronger systems that can sustainably deliver agricultural credit.
Criminal Justice Under Scrutiny: South Africa’s Madlanga Commission hears that the criminal justice system may be infiltrated by criminal networks, with allegations tied to senior policing decisions and political interference. Gender-Based Violence Reality Check: South African women describe how fear shapes daily routines amid ongoing investigations into multiple women’s murders in Ekurhuleni, spotlighting gaps in GBV response. Workforce & Skills: Nigeria’s PTDF moves to operationalise its Port Harcourt skills centre, aiming to close technical manpower gaps in oil and gas through industry-driven training and pathways to jobs. Youth Learning & Employability: UNESCO and partners push beyond AI pilots with scaling plans for simulation and digital learning to improve youth outcomes across different resource settings. Digital Jobs Push: Nigeria’s Tinubu advances Digital Free Zones into implementation, targeting global investment and local tech jobs without forcing companies to relocate IP abroad. Visa Rules Hit Mobility: Thailand cuts visa-free stays for South Africans from 60 to 30 days, with knock-on effects for travel and work plans. Transport & Training Finance (Morocco): AfDB signs €405m loans for high-speed rail and vocational training, with a youth and women focus. Local Talent Spotlight: Bulawayo’s No Name Dance Crew books international performances in Zambia and South Africa after strong competition results.
Disability Rights Accountability: Legislators at the Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Cape Town accused governments of failing to enforce disability laws, citing cases like forced retirement of disabled public servants and bypassing qualified PwDs for senior roles. Credit Rating Reform: The African Union launched plans for an Africa Credit Rating Agency to cut the “African risk premium” by judging economies with better local context. World Bank Leadership: World Bank Group president Ajay Banga appointed Nobel laureate Michael Kremer as chief economist and senior VP for development economics, effective October 1. Ethiopia Investment Push: IFC welcomed Ethiopia’s reforms, pointing to progress on inflation, foreign-exchange pressures and reserves that should unlock private investment. AI Governance for Rights: Arab states urged a human-rights-first AI governance roadmap to prevent rights violations as generative AI reshapes workplaces and learning. Ghana Skills-to-Work Deal: Ghana’s TVET Service and DTI signed an MoU to strengthen industry-led training, apprenticeships and transition-to-work support. Nigeria Fuel Shock: Labour warned petrol prices hitting record N1,500/litre could trigger wider cost-of-living pressure. South Africa Justice Probe Milestone: The Madlanga Commission marked one year of hearings, saying testimony has already led to arrests, charges, suspensions and resignations. LGBTIQ+ Inclusion in Data: Lesotho’s 2026 census included questions on gender identity and sexuality, with advocates saying it could drive policy change.
World of Work & HR Oversight: World Bank’s Laura Pop told South Africa’s Madlanga commission that senior criminal justice officials and close family members should face financial vetting, with unlawful wealth leading to firing and bans—pushing for “extraordinary mechanisms” to rebuild trust. Public Service Delivery: Daily Maverick’s Sassa probe found grant review chaos: overburdened staff, system outages, and beneficiaries suspended or forced into repeated visits to fix issues. Disability Inclusion: MPs at the Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference urged stronger enforcement of disability laws, warning that discrimination in hiring and weak access to services still leave many persons with disabilities in poverty and exclusion. Digital Identity & Jobs Enablement: Nigeria’s Tinubu ordered NIN enrolment to reach 95% coverage by December 2026 via ward-level registration, mobile enrolment and licensed agents. AI Governance: Kenya’s parliament was urged to keep AI development, procurement and deployment under tighter oversight to protect citizens’ rights and livelihoods. Business & Investment Signals: World Bank named Nobel laureate Michael Kremer as its next chief economist, highlighting job creation for young people. SME & Startup Reality Check: Kenya’s Twiga Foods entered administration amid a wider wave of startup failures that has already cost investors Sh93bn and left thousands jobless. Circular Economy: Tetra Pak invested R19m in a Johannesburg carton recycling machine, aiming to lift recycling rates and create new industrial inputs. Politics & Labour Market Risk: Gauteng metro elections certified 241 parties, signalling volatile coalition politics that can spill into public-sector hiring and governance.
Job Cuts Watch: Eskom coal supplier Seriti Resources has begun consultations over almost 800 jobs at risk, as coal faces cost pressure and South Africa’s shift toward cleaner energy. Food & Jobs: Ghana launches the GHATSI tomato self-sufficiency push to cut imports, build a year-round value chain and create jobs for farmers. Energy Security: South Africa’s “gas cliff” warning is growing, with industries and 75,000 jobs tied to gas supply from Mozambique facing investment delays if long-term gas isn’t secured. Industrial Policy: Ethiopia’s transport minister says electric mobility must be built by African institutions—local assembly, engineering, R&D and battery recycling—so it doesn’t just fuel imports. Skills & Finance: Africa’s agriculture remains underfunded, and farmers at Kigali’s forum demand cheaper, less bureaucratic finance to reach smallholders. SME Spotlight: Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe rolls out the Standard Bank Africa Business Awards to back SMEs across sectors including agriculture, manufacturing, women and youth-owned businesses. Visa & Mobility: The US announces new visa restrictions on South Africans tied to alleged race-based discrimination and land issues, escalating tensions. Governance & Work: Tanzania will host the Inter-Parliamentary Union assembly in Arusha as it implements Dira 2050, with hundreds of projects tracked on an e-delivery system.
Jobs & Skills: Ghana’s Vice President and partners push industry-relevant TVET and youth employability, while Nigeria’s ILO-backed push targets stronger enforcement against child labour to protect learning and future work. Energy & Employment: All On invests $5m in Nigeria’s PowerGen to expand renewable mini-grids, aiming for 6,000 new connections and about 470 jobs; South Africa’s Ramaphosa also declared 4 Nov 2026 a public holiday for local elections. Local Industry & Value Addition: Ghana’s Zonda Tech commissions Phase III of its automobile assembly plant in Tema, citing 800+ jobs so far; Ghana’s World Shea Expo 2026 in Tamale spotlights women and youth-led value addition to grow exports. Digital Inclusion & AI: South Africa’s DNI backs Mission Mobile and KnowRoaming to expand device affordability and global connectivity; HSA Group launches an AI Lab to scale responsible AI across its workforce. Workplace & Rights: South Africa faces renewed scrutiny over GBV and police resource gaps, including probes into officers forced to use private vehicles during gun recovery operations. Funding & Community Support: Canada’s Black-led Philanthropic Endowment Fund opens its Black Ideas Grant 4.0 with $8m for community projects.
Libya Jobs & Growth: Alushibe Holding Group opened its new 45,000 sq ft global headquarters in Benghazi, creating a modern workplace for 70+ management staff and signalling continued private-sector investment in the city’s reconstruction. Tanzania HR Leadership: EFAfrica Group appointed Nicomed Bohay as Group CEO, tasking him with expanding equipment finance for farmers and SMEs across Tanzania, Kenya, Zambia and Mauritius. Higher Education & Skills: Universities in Tanzania will debate how AI is reshaping jobs and learning at the 2026 AAP annual meeting in Dar es Salaam (Sept 16–22), with leaders pushing for stronger research-to-society links. Banking Compliance & Employment Risk: South Africa’s Prudential Authority fined Capitec R28m over anti-money laundering control failures, including due diligence and staff training gaps. Nigeria Business Climate: NESG reported Nigeria’s manufacturing-led business performance improved in August, though power, financing, logistics and rental costs still constrain firms and job creation. South Africa Infrastructure & Jobs: Finance Minister Godongwana said Johannesburg’s infrastructure backlog needs an “intensive intervention” plan to support growth and employment. Community Jobs: A community-owned lodge in Eastern Cape is set to boost tourism and create local employment through a cooperative model. AI Governance: Ramaphosa proposed a BRICS mechanism for independent scientific evaluation of AI, pairing oversight with investment in sovereign AI capacity for developing economies. Recruitment Watch: AFA, NCRC and TNHC advertised senior roles with application deadlines in early October.
Dangote Refinery IPO: Aliko Dangote says the $1.6bn listing is Africa’s biggest IPO and urges Nigerians to buy in for “wealth creation through ownership,” while also insisting he wants to be known as the “wealthiest man” not the “richest.” Public Finance & Jobs: South Africa’s National Treasury will back a three-year turnaround for Johannesburg, with support continuing after the 4 November elections, as the city struggles with mismanagement and service delivery. Governance & Corruption Probe: South Africa’s Ramaphosa orders an SIU investigation into North West transport tenders worth hundreds of millions of rand linked to Suliman Carrim. Youth & Skills for Work: WorldFish targets 25,000 women and youth in Nigeria and Tanzania to create jobs in fishery and aquaculture via climate-smart practices, digitalisation, finance access and cutting post-harvest losses. Energy & Green Growth: Ramaphosa’s Africa Green Hydrogen Summit (15–16 Sept) pushes green hydrogen from “PowerPoint to Gigawatts,” with a focus on financing, project delivery and job creation. Business Inputs Supply: Smoxh Cutting Tools expands access to machining consumables across African markets, aiming to cut long tool-delivery delays. Elections & Services: ANC chair Gwede Mantashe campaigns on RDP housing, grants and basic services ahead of local polls. Labour & Welfare: Eastern Cape ex-mine workers receive over R42m in compensation and benefits after an outreach programme. Migration & Safety: Obasanjo condemns xenophobic attacks in South Africa, urging legal action over violence. Political Appointments: ATM picks Vuyo Zungula as Johannesburg mayoral candidate.
Omnia Deal: JSE-listed Omnia says Solar SA Investments has tabled an all-cash R21.8bn buyout offer (R134.50/share) to acquire all shares, paving the way for delisting and a scaled global mining solutions push. BRICS Jobs & Trade: South Africa’s Ramaphosa says BRICS is already translating into investment and jobs via deepening SA–India ties, including energy and logistics reforms. Unemployment Focus: COSATU’s congress in Midrand is urged to prioritise SA’s unemployment and the changing world of work over alliance politics. Compliance & HR Risk: South Africa’s Prudential Authority fined Capitec R28m for anti-money laundering compliance failures, including weak customer due diligence and staff training. Youth Employment: BMW South Africa expands its YES programme, sponsoring 1,046 graduates in 2026 for 12 months’ paid work experience. Energy Investment: The African Energy Chamber calls on African leaders to protect cross-border energy investment and streamline visa-free travel ahead of African Energy Week. Capital Markets: Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery IPO opens today, offering 4.1bn shares at N525 to raise about N2.15tn, targeting broader investor participation. Gauteng Enforcement: Operation Shanela II netted 1,154 suspects, including 160 undocumented foreign nationals and 162 arrests tied to crimes against women and children.
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