July 03
Africa: Kenya Ranked Sixth Crypto-Friendly Country in Africa
Capital FM
Kenya has been ranked the sixth-most crypto-friendly country in Africa, with 5.1 percent of the population holding crypto. Read more »
Uganda: Mr President, Stop Wholesale Arbitrary Road Closures and Citizen Abuse [editorial]
Observer
The state of Uganda's road infrastructure is deeply troubling, with potholes, broken bridges and flooding, plaguing many parts of the country. Read more »
Ethiopia: Addis to Warsaw Connectivity Elevates Partnership
Ethiopian Herald
The commencement of the direct flight from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to Warsaw, Poland, elevates the socio-economic and people-to-people partnership between the two nations, it was… Read more »
Ghana: Govt Misused $1 Billion IPP Debt - Minority
Accra Times
While accusing the government of hiding the truth and not providing practical solutions to the country's economic problems, he called for a national dialogue on Ghana's economy. Read more »
Nigeria: EU Unveils Digital Platform to Boost Investment in Nigeria's Agribusiness
Premium Times
"The EU-Nigeria Agribusiness Platform will contribute to boosting the exploration and exploitation of agribusiness opportunities between Nigeria and the EU." Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Interest Rates Hampering Job Creation, Economic Growth - Dangote
Premium Times
CBN has increased interest rates by a total of 750 basis points across three consecutive Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meetings. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Basic Commodities Available On Shop Shelves At Affordable Prices Due to Tight Monetary Stance - Cabinet Report
New Zimbabwe
MOST basic household products are readily available in retail outlets across the country at affordable prices despite fears the introduction of the ZiG currency would result in… Read more »
Kenya: KCB Settles Alleged Credit Billing, Repayment Cycles Violations With CAK
Capital FM
KCB Bank has entered into a settlement agreement with the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) after alleged unfair conduct regarding its credit billing and repayment cycles. Read more »
Nigeria: Reps to Probe 'Unethical Practices' By Multinational Companies in Nigeria
Premium Times
The House also asked the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to immediately halt the alleged unfair business practices by multinationals. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda's Savings Rate Reached 12% in 2023
New Times
Rwanda's savings rate as a percentage of gross domestic product (GDP) stood at 12.5 per cent by the end of 2023, dropping further to 11.3 per cent in the first quarter of this… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Expands Global Tea Reach With New Trade Centres
Business Day Africa
Kenya is establishing international buying centres for its teas in various overseas markets to expand the reach of its commodity and diversify its export destinations. Read more »
Liberia: LIS Appeals for Funding to Train Additional Officers
New Dawn
The Liberia Immigration Service (LIS) Commissioner General Stephen Zargo, has appealed to the government for financial support to train an additional 500 officers. Read more »
Ethiopia: Debunking the Futile Campaigns of Deal Spoilers [opinion]
Ethiopian Herald
To expedite sustainable prosperity and holistic development, the country has been exploring various initiatives. The recent accord between Ethiopia and Somaliland that awards the… Read more »
Namibia: Oil and Gas - an Opportunity for Shared Growth in Namibia [opinion]
Namibian
In the oild and gas industry, local content refers to the development of local industries, workforce and resources to support the operations of international oil companies (IOC)… Read more »
Uganda: MTN Launches Five-in-One SME Solutions Package
Nile Post
MTN Uganda has launched their innovative five-in-one solutions package targeting Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) at Nakawa Market. Read more »
South Africa: Byd Plays Winning Hand in China Ev Market With Hybrid Models [analysis]
Daily Maverick
A yawning gap has opened up among China's electric-vehicle stocks with BYD beating all comers due to its latest technological rollout. Read more »
Nigeria: High Energy Tariffs - Universities Can Generate Own Electricity - Experts
Leadership
Nigeria's universities are facing a major challenge in the form of high energy tariffs, with many of them spending millions of naira each month to keep the lights on. Read more »
Nigeria: Global Leaders Target Climate Funding for Nigeria, Others
Leadership
Global leaders have set their sights on unlocking climate funding for Nigeria and other developing nations. Read more »
Nigeria: Rains and Urgent Need to Repair Owerri Roads
Leadership
For road users in World bank, Federal Housing, Umuguma, Okuku, Port Harcourt road, Egbeada, Relief, and the environs, this is not the best of times as potholes filled with dirty… Read more »
Nigeria: Volkswagen Shuns Nigeria, Sets Up Auto Assembly Plant in Egypt
Daily Trust
Volkswagen Group Africa has signed an agreement with the Egyptian government to build and operate a new Body Shop and Assembly plant in the East Port Said Automotive Zone (EPAZ). Read more »
Nigeria: CBN's Interest Rate Hike Hindering Growth, Job Creation - Dangote
Daily Trust
Microeconomic environment stifling manufacturing sector - MAN FG harps on local content, made-in-Nigeria goods Read more »
Nigeria: $1.3bn Oml 245 - Negotiations On Dispute Concluded - Lokpobiri
Daily Trust
Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Heineken Lokpobiri, has confirmed that the ongoing negotiations to end the disputes surrounding oil mining license (OML 245) have been… Read more »
Liberia: Lonestar Cell MTN Launches 'Shoes for School' Initiative
New Dawn
Liberia's leading GSM Company, Lonestar Cell MTN, launches the "Shoes for School" campaign here, targeting schoolchildren. Read more »
Uganda: Belgian Development Agency Roots for Comfort in School Infrastructure
Nile Post
Belgian development agency, Enabel, has called upon different stakeholders in both private and public education sectors to adopt infrastructure policies in schools to boost leaner… Read more »
Uganda: From Isingiro to Nakivale, a Road From Hell
Nile Post
For long, the Isingiro to Rakai Kyotera via Nakivale road has been in the budget for different financial years for it to be upgraded to tarmac but the financial years end without… Read more »