Headline

Top 10 Countries In Africa Where Workers Earn Highest Salaries

Published

10 months ago

October 26, 2024

There are several countries in Africa where workers, particularly salaried employees, are well paid.

Here’s a look at the top 10 African countries where workers earn the best salaries, as a result of the economic conditions and high demand for skilled labour.

Morocco
The first on this list is Morocco, with an average salary of $2,031 due to its diversified economy, strong sectors like tourism, textiles, and mining, and strategic investments in infrastructure. The country got its independence in 1956 and is also focused on creating a favourable environment for foreign investments, which boosts wages in key industries

South Africa
South Africa is the next on our list, with an average salary of $2,026 due to its well-developed financial sector, mining, and manufacturing industries. The country got its independence in 1910 and benefits from being one of the most industrialized countries.

Tunisia
Tunisia has one of Africa’s best healthcare, education, and manufacturing sectors and boosts an average salary of $1,348. It gained its independence in 1956, and its proximity to Europe and efforts in technology and tourism further drive higher wages.

Kenya
Kenya’s growing economy, driven by sectors like agriculture, telecommunications, and fintech, has an average salary of $1,291. Its capital, Nairobi is a major tech hub. Kenya got its independence in 1963.

Algeria
Algeria’s economy is largely based on oil and gas exports and it generates high revenue. The country got its independence in 1962 and has an average salary of $1,273.

Namibia
Namibia got its independence in 1990 and has an average salary of $1,168, The country has a low population and benefits from its mining (particularly diamonds and uranium) and agriculture sectors.

Botswana
Botswana’s diamond mining industry, stable political environment, and efforts in improving its education and healthcare systems are key contributors to its economy and salary structure. The country got its independence in 1966 and has an average salary of $1,000.

Nigeria
Nigeria is currently Africa’s largest oil and gas producer with an average salary of $814. The country gained independence in 1960. Also, its banking and telecommunications industries also offer competitive salaries to skilled professionals.

Ghana
Ghana comes next after Nigeria with an average salary of $748. The country gained its independence in 1957 and is known for its growing oil industry, mining (especially gold), and cocoa exports. Ghana’s push for industrialization and its tech scene also promise further salary growth.

Uganda
Uganda has an average salary of $738 driven by its growing services and agricultural sectors. Uganda got its independence in 1962 and is also making an effort to expand its energy and industrial sector. Though these are averages, bear in mind that they may not accurately reflect economic disparities within each nation.

This article was culled from Business Insider Africa

Headline

Again, Russia Claims Another Village In Ukraine’s Region

Published

11 hours ago

August 25, 2025

Editor

The Russian army Monday claimed to have captured another village in Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region, moving deeper into Ukrainian territory as peace efforts stall.

Russian forces are slowly but steadily gaining ground in costly battles for largely devastated areas in eastern and central Ukraine, normally with few inhabitants or intact buildings left.

Russia’s defence ministry said its forces had seized the settlement of Zaporizke in the region, which Russian troops recently advanced into for the first time in the three-and-a-half-year offensive.

Kyiv denies that Russian troops have gained a foothold in the Dnipropetrovsk region, an important industrial hub.

After another push by US President Donald Trump to broker a Ukraine-Russia summit, hopes for peace dimmed when Russia last week ruled out any immediate meeting between presidents Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky.

The central region of Dnipropetrovsk has previously been largely spared from fighting that has ravaged swathes of eastern and southern Ukraine, until Russia said its forces broke through in July.

Dnipropetrovsk is not one of the five Ukrainian regions — Donetsk, Kherson, Lugansk, Zaporizhzhia and Crimea — that Moscow has publicly claimed as Russian territory.

Ukraine said Russia had launched over 100 drones Monday, killing a 37-year old civilian driver and wounding two people in the northeastern Sumy region.

Moscow said Kyiv had launched about two dozen drones targeting western Russia

Headline

US Comedian Reggie Carroll Shot Dead In Mississippi

Published

11 hours ago

August 25, 2025

Editor

A United States comedian, Reginald “Reggie” Carroll, has been shot dead in Southaven, Mississippi.

The 52-year-old Carroll, widely known as the Knockout King of Comedy, was reportedly killed on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, after sustaining multiple gunshot wounds.

The Southaven Police Department confirmed the incident in a Facebook statement on Saturday.

“Southaven officers located one male victim suffering from gunshot wounds.

“The officers and medical personnel provided life saving techniques but the individual succumbed to his injuries,” the statement partly read.

The victim was later identified as Carroll, a Baltimore native.

Police said one suspect was arrested and charged with his murder.

“One male is in custody and has been charged with the murder of Reginald Carroll.

“Our thoughts are with the family of Mr. Carroll.

“Thank you to the community for their patience and understanding,” the department added.

The police further assured that there was no ongoing threat to residents, describing the case as “an isolated shooting.”

Carroll, who built his career in stand-up comedy, gained national recognition touring with Katt Williams and headlining his own showcase, Knockout Kings of Comedy.

He also featured in the 2000 edition of Showtime at the Apollo, appeared on the UPN sitcom The Parkers alongside Mo’Nique and Countess Vaughn, and starred in the 2022 television film Rent & Go.

In 2023, he produced the stand-up special Knockout Kings of Comedy.

The Southaven Police Department disclosed that an investigation into his death is ongoing.

Headline

US Defends New Social Media Vetting For Nigerian Visa Applicants

Published

11 hours ago

August 25, 2025

Editor

The U.S. Mission in Nigeria on Monday reaffirmed that the safety and security of the United States remain the cornerstone of its visa application and decision-making process.

The US said this following its directive last week that mandates Nigerians to disclose all social media usernames and handles used over the past five years as part of the visa application process.

US Mission said Nigerian visa applicants must provide a comprehensive list of their social media profiles on the DS-160 visa application form, and warned that omitting the information could lead to visa denials.

Reacting to the development, the Federal Government said US citizens intending to visit Nigeria will be subjected to the same measures.

“The best we can do is to carry out reciprocal action. Some people from the US might want to apply for a visa, and we will adopt the same measures,” spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, said last Monday.

However, in a statement released Monday on X, the US Mission said prospective visa applicants undergo careful vetting to maintain a safe and welcoming environment in the US.

It said, “The safety and security of the United States is at the heart of every #USVisa application and decision process.

“That’s why prospective applicants undergo careful screening to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for all.”

The Mission added, “These measures help protect American citizens and communities while supporting secure and responsible travel.”