AFRICA

[Kenya] Treasury proposes cuts to VAT, corporation taxes and PAYE rates

[Kenya] Treasury proposes cuts to VAT, corporation taxes and PAYE rates [Kenya] Treasury proposes cuts to VAT, corporation taxes and PAYE rates

The plan includes reducing VAT from 16 to 14 per cent, cutting corporation tax from 30 to 25 per cent,...
10 Sep 2024
[Africa] Workpay secures $5M to boost innovation and technological capabilities

[Africa] Workpay secures $5M to boost innovation and technological capabilities [Africa] Workpay secures $5M to boost innovation and technological capabilities

The funding round had participation from Norrsken22, Visa, Plug n Play, Y Combinator, Saviu Ventures, Axian, Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures, and...
04 Sep 2024
[Nigeria] Enugu State finds 2,640 ghost employees and deceased pensioners on payroll

[Nigeria] Enugu State finds 2,640 ghost employees and deceased pensioners on payroll [Nigeria] Enugu State finds 2,640 ghost employees and deceased pensioners on payroll

Professor Onyia said 7,000 pensioners have already received their entitlements, following the completion of a biometric verification process.
30 Aug 2024
[Ghana] Labour Bill to introduce 5 days paternity leave and extend maternity leave

[Ghana] Labour Bill to introduce 5 days paternity leave and extend maternity leave [Ghana] Labour Bill to introduce 5 days paternity leave and extend maternity leave

The Labour Law is expected to be promulgated before the end of the year.
30 Aug 2024
[South Africa] Companies Act amendments pose significant risk to lower-paid employees

[South Africa] Companies Act amendments pose significant risk to lower-paid employees [South Africa] Companies Act amendments pose significant risk to lower-paid employees

Companies could potentially cut lower-paying positions and workers or pursue increased levels of outsourcing to circumvent the new laws.
30 Jul 2024
[South Africa] Global North poaching local talent to fill skills deficit

[South Africa] Global North poaching local talent to fill skills deficit [South Africa] Global North poaching local talent to fill skills deficit

Immigration experts and surveys have demonstrated that the global demand for skilled South Africans is growing.
25 Jul 2024
[Nigeria] FEC directs fast-tracked removal of universities from IPPIS

[Nigeria] FEC directs fast-tracked removal of universities from IPPIS [Nigeria] FEC directs fast-tracked removal of universities from IPPIS

The new directive formed part of resolutions reached at the council meeting conducted by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential...
12 Jul 2024
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