AFRICA

[Nigeria] Widespread blackouts follow ‘total system collapse’ [Nigeria] Widespread blackouts follow ‘total system collapse’

According to electricity distribution companies, levels of power being generated fell to zero megawatts early in the morning.
14 Sep 2023

[Nigeria] President concerned about ‘bloated’ civil service payroll [Nigeria] President concerned about ‘bloated’ civil service payroll

The comments came at a State House meeting with the Vice President of Oracle, earlier this month, on using cutting-edge technology...
14 Sep 2023

[South Africa] Deadline for comments on minimum wage adjustments [South Africa] Deadline for comments on minimum wage adjustments

The National Minimum Wage Commission issued a notice on August 1, 2023, through its Chairperson Professor Adriaan van der Walt.
07 Sep 2023

[Zimbabwe] PAYE and personal income tax review [Zimbabwe] PAYE and personal income tax review

George Guvamatanga’s letter was addressed to ZIMRA’s Commissioner General, Regina Chinamasa.
12 Aug 2023

[Uganda] Tax regime remains highest in East Africa [Uganda] Tax regime remains highest in East Africa

Uganda’s tax changes do not necessarily increase tax rates but instead aim to establish an efficient tax administration system and...
09 Aug 2023

[Nigeria] Resident doctors reject 25% pay rise saying strike will continue [Nigeria] Resident doctors reject 25% pay rise saying strike will continue

NARD insisted that its earlier demand for full restoration of the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure to its 2009 value should...
02 Aug 2023

[Nigeria] FCTA engages firm to audit payroll after 13 years [Nigeria] FCTA engages firm to audit payroll after 13 years

The audit is taking place to ensure that the administration's obligations to third-party beneficiaries are conducted with the "utmost integrity".
27 Jul 2023