February 04
Ghana: Govt Plans To Rename Kotoka Airport 'In Honor Of Accra Residents'
Ghanaian Times
A bill to ensure the renaming of the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) to Accra International Airport is expected to be brought to the House by the Minister of Transport, Mr… Read more »
Liberia: Finance Minister Ngafuan Says Economic Recovery Is Delivering Tangible Results Across Markets and Communities
FrontPageAfrica
Finance and Development Planning Minister, Augustine Ngafuan, has declared that Liberia's recent economic progress is producing real and measurable benefits that are directly… Read more »
South Africa: Government Might Spend Less Than Planned for First Time in Years
Scrolla
The government has collected more tax money than expected so far this year, putting it on track to avoid overspending its budget. After nine months, the shortfall is… Read more »
Kenya: Senate Watchdog Committee Summon Governor Njuki Over Mysterious Walkout From Audit Hearing
Capital FM
The Senate's County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC) is moving to forcibly summon Tharaka Nithi Governor Muthomi Njuki after he abruptly vanished from Parliament moments before… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Now Global Reference for Steady, Credible Reforms - World Bank
This Day
Nigeria's economic reform drive won rare global plaudits yesterday, with the World Bank describing the country as an emerging reference point for steady and credible reform… Read more »
Africa: Africa Losing $15bn Yearly to Exportation of Crude Oil - Operators
Daily Trust
Stakeholders in the oil gas sector have decried the continuous loss of jobs and investment in Africa due to lack of local value addition in crude oil production in the continent. Read more »
Nigeria: Ransom Payments Sustaining Nigeria's Banditry Economy - - Nextier
Leadership
A new policy report has warned that Nigeria's increasing reliance on ransom payments and negotiations with armed groups was fuelling a lucrative "ransom economy," accelerating… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda, Brazil Sign Agreements On Trade, Investment
New Times
Rwanda and Brazil have signed two memorandums of understanding (MoUs) to boost trade, investment promotion and private sector cooperation. Read more »
Kenya: A Photo-Op Partnership? Why Kenya's Economic Future Is Tilting East, Not West
Capital FM
Last week's visit to Nairobi by the United States Deputy Secretary of State, Christopher Landau, was presented as a reaffirmation of the Kenya-US strategic partnership. There were… Read more »
Nigeria: Aradel's Annual Profit Jumps to Record N401 Billion
Premium Times
Turnover jumped to N697.3 billion during the period from N581.2 billion. Read more »
Uganda: Digital Tax Reforms Contribute to Steady Growth in URA Revenue
Independent (Kampala)
The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has recorded sustained growth in domestic revenue collections, driven in part by improvements in tax administration and the adoption of digital… Read more »
South Africa: Mining Indaba to Strengthen Collaboration Between Government, Investors
SAnews.gov.za
Next week's Mining Indaba Investment Forum will provide an opportunity for direct engagement between government and investors, with a strong emphasis on strengthening collaboration… Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt Targets $100bn Annual Investments in Agribusiness
Leadership
The federal government has said agribusiness will play a central role in attracting annual private investments into Nigeria, as part of efforts to diversify the economy and drive… Read more »
Nigeria: Gombe, New Zealand Firm Seal Pact On Livestock Innovation
Leadership
The Gombe State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Livestock Innovation Corporation (LIC) of New Zealand to modernise livestock production,… Read more »
Kenya: Kakuzi Eyes Kenyan Tea Lovers With New Brand
Capital FM
Listed agribusiness firm Kakuzi Plc has expanded into the tea business, launching its own tea brand targeting the local market. Read more »
Liberia: MNG Gold Again
New Dawn
Allegations of environmental abuse and public safety neglect have been leveled against MNG Gold, as community leaders and environmental advocates in Kokoyah Statutory District… Read more »
Nigeria: Imo @ 50 - Celebrating Co-Founder of Nigeria's First Airline, John Anyaehie
This Day
Before Imo reached the milestone of the golden jubilee anniversary of its creation, there had been men who did not just hit gold, but also gave numerous men the tool for mining… Read more »
Ghana: Exim Bank Targets Strategic Collaborations to Scale Up Ghanaian Firms
Ghanaian Times
The Chief Executive of Ghana EXIM Bank (GEXIM), Mr Sylvester Adinam Mensah, has reiterated the Bank's commitment to building strategic collaborations to help Ghanaian businesses… Read more »
Ghana: Zenith Bank Appoints New Board Chair
Ghanaian Times
Zenith Bank (Ghana) Ltd has appointed Mr Charles Boakye Nimako as its new Board Chairman, with effect from January 1, 2026. Read more »
Liberia: CBL Holds Policy Rate At 16.25 Percent, Citing Falling Inflation, Economic Resilience
FrontPageAfrica
The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) has maintained its Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 16.25 percent, expressing confidence in the continued moderation of inflation and the resilience… Read more »
Liberia: Afriland First Bank Charts New Strategic Course As 2026 Staff Retreat Sets Vision for 2030
FrontPageAfrica
Afriland First Bank Liberia has taken a step toward redefining its future with the hosting of its 2026 Staff Strategic Retreat in Ganta. The event brought together Executives and… Read more »
Uganda: Java House Uganda Expands Beverage Portfolio With New Products
Nile Post
Java House, East Africa's leading coffee-led restaurant brand has expanded its beverage portfolio by introducing new products onto the Ugandan market. Read more »
Liberia: 60 Liberian Entrepreneurs to Benefit From Cross-Regional Business Opportunities in Brussels
New Dawn
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in collaboration with the National Investment Commission and the European Union, is organizing the Liberia-EU Business Forum to empower 60 Liberian… Read more »
February 03
Congo-Kinshasa: Deadly DRC Mine Disaster Highlights Human Cost of Coltan [press release]
Global Witness
Global Witness is calling for businesses and governments to better consider the human cost of rare earth minerals, following the horrific mine disaster in the Democratic Republic… Read more »
Namibia: Nandi-Ndaitwah Denies Allegations of Family Involvement in Oil Industry
Namibian
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has denied allegations of her family's alleged involvement in the oil industry. Read more »
