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National Geographic to launch ambitious Africa wildlife series
National Geographic is preparing to launch a seven-part documentary series chronicling Africa’s wildlife and ecosystems, as the broadcaster expands a…
Zimbabwean Shona Sculpture Takes Centre Stage in Chicago Through ‘Soul of the Stone’ Exhibition
CHICAGO, United States — September 2, 2026 (XOL Africa) — Zimbabwean stone sculpture is taking centre stage in Chicago through…
Rwanda program helps more than 700 women artisans expand businesses and reach global markets
Products made through the program are sold…
Nigeria’s return to FTSE frontier index opens door to global investors
ABUJA (XOL Africa) — Nigeria is to…
Dimension Data Raises $2.9 Million in First Tranche of $14.7 Million Bond Program
LAGOS, Nigeria (XOL Africa) — Dimension Data…
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Payroll is about processing, not babysitting By Sandra Crous
"I'm only important when something goes wrong," a payroll administrator once confided in me. "If I make a mistake, then…
Adobe names Anil Chakravarthy as next chief executive as Shantanu Narayen moves to executive chair
San Jose, Calif., September 4, 2026 (XOL Africa) — Adobe has named Anil Chakravarthy as its next president and chief…
Genser Energy completes Oppenheimer Partners exit as Ghana-based power firm targets West Africa expansion
ACCRA, Ghana (XOL Africa) — Ghanaian energy company Genser Energy has completed the redemption of the entire stake held by…
Shoring up the Red Sea: Why the next crisis may begin in the Horn of Africa By Corrado Čok
Houthi attacks on Saudi oil tankers and facilities have reignited tensions around Bab el-Mandeb. But the Iran-backed group is no longer the…
Dangote raises petrol gantry price to N1,350 as oil markets tighten
LAGOS, Nigeria — Dangote Petroleum Refinery has raised its petrol gantry price to N1,350 a litre, the fourth increase in…
Uganda: President Museveni returns two tax Bills to Parliament
KAMPALA, Uganda -- President Museveni has declined to assent to the Income Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2026 and the Excise Duty…
Côte d’Ivoire moves to accelerate energy reforms under Mission 300
ABIDJAN, Côte d’Ivoire — Côte d’Ivoire is stepping up efforts to implement its national energy plan, with government officials, development…
Shell signs US power plant transactions as part of active portfolio management
Shell is buying a 169MW gas-fired power plant in Pennsylvania while selling its interest in a 609MW New England facility…



