July 03
Nigeria: Credit to Private Sector Up 66 Percent to N74.31tn Yoy On Weak Naira, Inflation
This Day
Kayode Tokede Read more »
Nigeria: Casio Unveils Calculator Designed for Nigerian Curriculum
This Day
Uchechukwu Nnaike Read more »
Nigeria: LEI Designs Products in Response to Climate Change
This Day
International Energy Insurance (IEI) Plc, a subsidiary of Norrenberger Group, is adjusting its models of product offerings and risk management capabilities to respond to climate… Read more »
Nigeria: Consolidated Hallmark Insurance Announces 589 Percent Growth in Profit
This Day
Consolidated Hallmark Insurance Plc has announced a Profit After Tax of N3.7billion for the year ended December 31, 2023 as against N547million earned in 2022, indicating a 589 per… Read more »
Nigeria: Unusual Pattern of Cash Dispensation
This Day
The continued scarcity of cash in banks' ATM raises serious concerns about the integrity of the banking system, writes Sonny Iroche Read more »
Southern Africa: Opportunity for Local Companies to Shine
The Herald
The SADC Industrialisation Week, which will precede the forthcoming 44th Sadc summit to be hosted by Zimbabwe, will provide an opportunity for local businesses to showcase their… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zim Gets Support to Map Broadband Infrastructure
The Herald
Zimbabwe is one of 11 African countries selected to benefit from the International Telecommunications Union's (ITU) support for broadband mapping through the Africa's National… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Concern Over Arrival of Dangote's Petrol
The Herald
Chairman of the Dangote Group: Aliko Dangote has said that Premium Motor Spirit popularly referred to as petrol from his refinery would hit the market in the third week of July.… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Upcoming Irrigation Conference, a Platform for Investor Engagement
The Herald
The upcoming irrigation investment conference will besides boosting irrigation development, provide opportunities for public-private sector engagements, as the country moves to… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Police Await Businessman's Post Mortem Results
The Herald
A post mortem to ascertain the cause of death of a businessman, who reportedly shot himself dead outside the Borrowdale West home of fellow businessman Mr Felix Munyaradzi last… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Home-Grown Solutions 2nd Republic's Masterstroke
The Herald
The Second Republic's Heritage-Based Education 5.0 continues to prove itself a masterstroke, with President Mnangagwa set to officially commission Mutare Teachers College's… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimra Tightens Vehicle Import Rules
The Herald
Zimbabweans importing vehicles through the country's borders, particularly Beitbridge and Plumtree, are now required to obtain number plates from the Central Vehicle Registry (CVR)… Read more »
July 02
Uganda: Museveni Has Left Us to 'Guess What He Wants' in Budget
Nile Post
Members of Parliament have demanded President Museveni come clean on areas where they erred, if any, for them to be able to scrutinise the Appropriation Bill. Read more »
Nigeria: Electricity Disconnection...Ministers, Top Officials Abandon Offices, Work From Home
Leadership
For the second week, most ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) of government located in the Federal Secretariat, Abuja, have been without electricity supply from the Abuja… Read more »
Ghana: Plastic Manufacturers Association Announce July 10 Demo
Accra Times
They claim the Ministry of Finance has yet to respond to a letter of request for a meeting, since April 2024. Read more »
Kenya: The IMF Is Failing Countries Like Kenya - Why, and What Can Be Done About It [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The recent Kenyan protests are a warning that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is failing. The public does not think it is helping its member countries manage their economic… Read more »
Ethiopia: Turkey Mediates Between Somalia and Ethiopia Over Somaliland Naval Deal Crisis
Agenzia Fides
Turkey plays a mediating role in the crisis between Somalia and Ethiopia over the naval agreement that the latter signed at the beginning of the year with the breakaway region of… Read more »
Mozambique: Rubbish Not Collected in Maputo Because of Debt
AIM
Maputo 2 Jul (AIM) - The residents of several neighborhoods of Maputo city are facing heaps of foul-smelling rubbish in the streets because the municipal council has stopped… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Power Adds Two Electric Vehicles to Its Fleet
Capital FM
Simba Corporation, an automotive company, has delivered the first all-electric Mahindra XUV400 Sports Utility Vehicle to Kenya Power. Read more »
South Africa: What the New Cabinet Could Mean for SA's Energy and Environment Future [analysis]
Daily Maverick
The government of national unity has brought about a new Cabinet and significant changes with it. What could some of these shifts hold for SA's energy and environmental policies? Read more »
Gambia: Essa Faal Expresses Dismay Over Planned Increment of Benefits for Judicial Officers
Foroyaa
Essa Faal, a former presidential candidate for the 2021 presidential elections, has expressed dismay over the planned Increment of benefits for judicial officers by the Government. Read more »
Nigeria: Campaign Against Manufacture of Sub-Standard Goods
This Day
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission is up in arms against the manufacturing of sub-standard products and other deceptive trade practices, writes Dike… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Mounting Debt Crisis Calls for Immediate Legislative Action - Adebajo
This Day
Amidst a sharp rise in Nigeria's external debt to approximately $45 billion and an exodus of investors, the Chief Executive of CFG Advisory, Tilewa Adebajo, has emphasised the need… Read more »
Nigeria: AGF Takes Over N16.6 Billion Fraud Against Polaris Bank, Staff Member
Premium Times
The police accused Polaris Bank and one of its officers of fraudulently diverting over N16.5 billion from a customer's various accounts within nearly eight years. Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Probe CBN's N1.12 Trillion Anchor Borrowers Scheme, Nirsal's N215 Billion Loan
Premium Times
The committees are to also investigate the handling of the N5 billion loan facility to the Bank of Agriculture (BOA) for livestock farmers across the country. Read more »