AFRICA

[South Africa] Gauteng Department of Health freezes 66 unverified workers’ salaries [South Africa] Gauteng Department of Health freezes 66 unverified workers’ salaries

Of 85,642 workers, 31,345 were verified during the campaign’s first phase. The second phase began on January 13.
28 Feb 2025

[Ghana] Ghost names remain on NSS payroll despite Ghana Card integration [Ghana] Ghost names remain on NSS payroll despite Ghana Card integration

Dr Mahamudu Bawumia championed the Ghana Card In the lead-up to the 2024 elections as a crucial tool for eradicating...
25 Feb 2025

[Ghana] Bento Africa failed to meet businesses’ pension and tax obligations [Ghana] Bento Africa failed to meet businesses’ pension and tax obligations

Two sources familiar with the matter allege that Bento’s failure to remit these monies stems from poor documentation and a...
17 Feb 2025

[Nigeria] Bento Africa temporarily halts operations [Nigeria] Bento Africa temporarily halts operations

This decision follows the resignation of founder and CEO Ebun Okubanjo and the dismissal of Bento's engineering team in the...
12 Feb 2025

[Africa] LIRS investigates Bento Africa payroll and tax fraud allegations [Africa] LIRS investigates Bento Africa payroll and tax fraud allegations

In the tweet, Mr Akintunde claimed that Bento was not remitting PAYE tax to the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service...
29 Jan 2025

[Kenya] Funding boost to enhance workforce productivity in Africa [Kenya] Funding boost to enhance workforce productivity in Africa

Many organisations in Kenya and throughout Africa continue to rely on outdated systems that hamper growth and impact employee experience.
23 Jan 2025

[Egypt] New social protection package will increase minimum wage and tax thresholds [Egypt] New social protection package will increase minimum wage and tax thresholds

According to two government sources, the package is expected to be approved by March or after directives have been received...
13 Jan 2025