South Africa’s Altron declares $30 million special dividend after profit surge
Altron’s results cap a three-year turnaround that has reshaped the company while returning a substantial windfall to shareholders.
Police speak on terrorists’ attack on station, Kwara emir’s palace
Terrorists have attacked a police station and the palace of a traditional ruler in Yashikira, Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, abducting 10 persons and setting part of the palace ablaze. The post Police speak on terrorists’ attack on station, Kwara emir’s palace appeared first on Premium
Foreign VC exits in Kenya face 15% tax under proposed law
The proposal in the Finance Bill 2026 tabled before parliament would allow the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) to tax gains made by non-resident investors selling shares abroad if those shares derive their value from Kenyan assets or operations.
👨🏿🚀TechCabal Daily – Layoffs at Branch
In today's edition: Branch lays off staff || Investec wants an Irish banking licence || SA rail transit agency eyes e-hailing || Orange’s subsea cable plans
South Africa: Concerns Grow Over Kirstenbosch Decline - South African News Briefs - May 25, 2026
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Kenya: Western Kenya Leaders Demand Deputy President Slot in Ruto's 2027 Re-Election Plan
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Leaders from Western Kenya have intensified calls for the region to secure the Deputy President position in President William Ruto's 2027 re-election campaign, adding fresh momentum to political succession debates already taking shape within the Kenya Kwanza coalition.
Nigeria: Kachikwu Emerges Factional ADC Presidential Candidate
[Leadership] A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Sunday picked Dumebi Kachikwu as its presidential candidate.
Why the battle over Dangote Refinery is really about Nigeria’s economic future, By Dan D. Kunle
There are moments in the life of a nation when a business dispute stops being merely a business dispute. It becomes a reflection of the deeper economic model a country has inherited. There are moments when a lawsuit, a regulatory decision, an import licence, or a confrontation between powerful comme
Should Nigeria continue to borrow just because it can?, By Uddin Ifeanyi
…taking a loan in the understanding that one may kick the repayment can down the road is not just irresponsible. It is one major drawback of our economy. Little wonder, then, that the major credit rating agencies continue to rate Nigeria below “investment grade” as an investment destination. There i
Ekiti LG chair condemns alleged self-kidnap involving vice
Ilejemeje council chairman says law should take its course after vice chairman, Grace Ogunleye, was reportedly arrested over alleged self-kidnap The post Ekiti LG chair condemns alleged self-kidnap involving vice appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.