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Zimbabwe: Unlock Zimbabwe's 'Dead Capital' or Remain Trapped in Poverty - Sharpe
[263Chat] WestProp chief executive Kenneth Sharpe has called for urgent reforms to the country's mortgage market arguing that unlocking billions of dollars tied up in residential property could provide a major boost to…
Namibia: Fuel Prices Skyrocket As Middle East War Escalates
[Namibian] Escalating Middle East conflict and global oil supply disruptions have driven up international crude prices, directly threatening Namibia's import-reliant economy.
Nigeria: Three Sisters Killed in Kano Boat Accident
[Premium Times] The local government chairperson, Sa'adatu Salisu, says the incident occurred around 2 p.m. on SaturdayThe local government chairperson, Sa'adatu Salisu, says the incident occurred around 2 p.m. on…
Kenya: Kenyan Minister Kipchumba Murkomen Did Not Castigate Teachers for Allegedly Complaining Over Employment Letters
[Africa Check] IN SHORT: A graphic quoting Kenya's interior minister Kipchumba Murkomen criticising teachers for allegedly complaining that employment letters are being sold is circulating on social media. However, the…
South Africa: Scam Alert - South African Police Service Not Offering 'Entry-Level Jobs for August 2026'
[Africa Check] IN SHORT: Claims that the South African Police Service is offering entry-level jobs are scams. The police force advises social media users to seek job opportunities on its verified website.
South Africa: 'Don't Fall for It' - South African Mining Firm Sibanye-Stillwater Not Advertising Hundreds of Jobs On Social Media
[Africa Check] IN SHORT: Mining giant Sibanye-Stillwater is not offering hundreds of positions through Facebook posts and unverified WhatsApp numbers. The company urges job seekers to stick to its verified platforms.
South Africa: Authorities Probe Reports of Sardine Deaths in Gqeberha
[SAnews.gov.za] The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) says it is investigating reports of sardines washing ashore around Gqeberha, as well as fish floating offshore and within the harbour.
Namibia: Bank of Namibia Yet to Decide On Gold Reserve Target Beyond 3 Percent
[Namibian] The Bank of Namibia has yet to decide whether it will increase the share of gold in its international reserves beyond the 3% target set for the first phase of its gold accumulation programme.
Nigeria: Securing Nigeria's Economic Re-Birth - the Imperative of Bola Tinubu's Re-Election
[Premium Times] Beyond macroeconomic restructuring, President Tinubu's administration has consistently prioritised human capital development and social investment.
Nigeria: Binani Air Awards Contract to Global Firm for the Construction of State-of-the-Art Mro Hangar At Abuja Airport
[Daily Trust] Nigeria's aviation industry is set to receive a major boost with the signing of a multi-million-dollar contract for the construction of a state-of-the-art Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) hangar by…
Kenya: Opinion - Kenya's Connectivity Is Powering the Technology Shifts Shaping Our Digital Future
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya's next phase of growth will increasingly depend on reliable digital connectivity. As businesses, institutions and communities adopt cloud services, digital platforms, artificial…
Nigeria: Emzor Raises N26.7bn Bond to Boost Local Drug Manufacturing
[Vanguard] Emzor Pharmaceutical Industries has raised a $19.8 million (N26.7 billion) Series 1 Fixed Rate Bond on the FMDQ Group Exchange, in a major move to strengthen local pharmaceutical manufacturing and complete…
Tanzania: Mkombozi Bank Pays 2.4bn/ - Dividend
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- MKOMBOZI Commercial Bank PLC (MKCB) has begun paying shareholders a total 2.4bn/- in dividends for the 2025 financial year, with management urging investors to verify their details and…
Ghana: Canton Fair - Gateway to Deeper Ghana-China Trade
[Ghanaian Times] For Ghanaian entrepreneurs seeking new markets, competitive suppliers, modern technology and opportunities to take their businesses beyond the domestic market, the forthcoming Canton Fair in Guangzhou…
Africa: Beyond the Naming - Why Africa Must Own Its Biodiversity Economy
[New Times] Four years ago, I stood at the foothills of Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park and gave a mountain gorilla her name. She was born on 13 September 2021, to Igitangaza, of the Mutobo family. I called her…
Kenya: Nedbank Gets CBK Nod to Acquire 66pc Stake in NCBA
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- South African lender Nedbank Group Limited has secured regulatory approval to acquire up to 66 percent of the issued share capital of NCBA Group Plc, paving the way for a major change in the…
Nigeria: Telecom - 5G Adoption Remains Low Despite Huge Investments
[Leadership] Nigeria's 5G adoption has remained low despite telecommunications operators' investments in expanding network infrastructure, industry data showed, with fifth-generation technology accounting for 4.49 per…
Nigeria: Nestoil Invests $28m to Boost Crude Oil Output
[Daily Trust] Nestoil Group has successfully deployed one of its rigs, the Pathfinder 500, completing workover operations on two producing wells in Oil Mining Lease (OML) 42 through its strategic business unit, Scorpio…
Rwanda: Nyabarongo II Reaches 75 Percent Completion, Set to Become Rwanda's Largest Hydropower Plant
[New Times] Rwanda is moving closer to completing the 43.5-megawatt Nyabarongo II Hydropower Project, a major infrastructure investment expected to strengthen electricity generation and improve the reliability of power…
Rwanda: Looming El Niño Rains Trigger Call for Conservation Agriculture
[New Times] Farmers across the country are set to adopt conservation agriculture on 100,000 hectares during the 2027A agricultural season as authorities prepare for heavy rains associated with El Niño.
Somalia: Somalia, UN Discuss Strengthening Aviation Safety and Institutional Capacity
[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somalia's Director General of the Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation, Omar Afrah, has held talks with Sadozai, Acting Assistant Secretary-General of the United Nations and head of…
Africa: How Modern Oil Refining Is Driving Economic Growth in Africa
[This Day] The emergence of world-class refining capacity in Nigeria led by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery represents more than an achievement in energy. It signals the possibilities of an economy increasingly defined…
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe's Fragmented ESG Laws Create Compliance Burden for Companies, Legal Expert Warns
[New Zimbabwe] Top lawyer Vengai Madzima has raised concerns over the lack of unified Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) legislation in Zimbabwe, warning that the fragmented framework could create burdensome…
Ghana: 13 Mining Blocks Secured for Small-Scale Miners - Minerals Commission
[Ghanaian Times] The Minerals Commission has secured 13 mining block areas across the country to provide alternative legal spaces for small-scale miners currently operating in prohibited areas, particularly along water…
Kenya: Exporters Warn JKIA Disruption Could Cost Kenya Global Markets
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The fresh produce industry has warned that the ongoing aviation workers' go-slow at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) could damage Kenya's export reputation, as delays threaten…
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