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The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) contributes to the alleviation of poverty in South Africa by providing short-term unemployment insurance to all workers who qualify for unemployment-related benefits. The Fund is financed by a tax on the South African wage bill.  Application for your UIF status and balance is done through the uFiling platform, a free

Kenya’s aviation infrastructure came under strain on Monday after a labour dispute disrupted flight operations at the state-owned Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), raising questions about the resilience of one of East Africa’s most critical transport and logistics hubs. The Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) called the industrial action one week after it announced plans

As Uganda continues to grapple with recurrent public health emergencies driven by epidemic-prone diseases and climate-related disasters, a new wave of strengthened district-level preparedness is emerging, thanks to sustained technical support from the World Health Organization (WHO). In the first quarter of 2025 alone, Uganda recorded 10 public health emergencies, eight of which were infectious

By: Dr. Nzuzi Katondi, WHO Neglected Tropical Diseases Officer in Angola World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day (NTD), marked every year on January 30, is an opportunity to reflect on a public health problem that continues to affect millions of people around the world and thousands of Angolans, especially in the most vulnerable communities. NTDs encompass

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Tolu Arokodare celebrates goal for Wolverhampton Wanderers. (Photo by Imago) The draw for the fifth round of the English FA Cup took place on Monday evening, and the remaining clubs in the competition now know their opponents. ​Soccernet.ng reports that there are still several Nigerian players left in the competition, and they will be looking

A new fire outbreak has again devastated the popular Singer Market in Kano, destroying warehouses and shops worth millions of naira and compounding losses suffered by traders in last week’s incident at the same commercial hub. The mid-day inferno erupted on Saturday afternoon, sending thick black smoke across large parts of the metropolitan city and

In commemoration of the 2026 Safer Internet Day, a nonprofit organisation, Webfala Digital Skills for All Initiative (WDSFAI) has held a summit to raise awareness about cyber threats and educate people  on responsible, safe use of digital technologies. The summit, held last Thursday in Ilorin, the Kwara state capital, brought together school children, educators, parents

The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has urged the Federal Government and key stakeholders to strengthen labour justice institutions and preventive workplace mechanisms to ensure industrial harmony and economic stability in Nigeria. This call was made at the 4th edition of the International Labour Adjudication and Arbitration Forum (I-LAAF), organised by NECA with the theme:

…Kicks against bailout for power sector firms ….Calls for a stakeholders’ summit to x-ray power privatisation The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the federal government to evolve a new power roadmap, following tne failure of the 2014 power privatisation to provide sokution to Nigeria’s power problem. In a statement signed by Joe Ajaero

Nigeria and Angola have signed a bilateral agreement waiving visa requirements for holders of diplomatic and official passports, marking what both governments described as a practical step towards deeper ties between the two countries. The agreement and a memorandum of understanding were signed on Sunday, February 15, 2026, on the margins of the 39th Session

This is Follow the Money, our weekly series that unpacks the earnings, business, and scaling strategies of African fintechs and financial institutions. A new edition drops every Monday.   In 2020, Chams, CWG, and eTranzact were loss-making, posting a combined after-tax loss of ₦2.39 billion ($1.76 million). Fast forward to 2025, and these companies recorded a