June 16
South Africa: President Reflects On Youth Employment Initiatives
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa has outlined initiatives to tackle youth unemployment, while emphasising that government's overriding priority is to grow an inclusive economy that… Read more »
Africa: Museveni Calls for African Political Integration to Strengthen Security and Economic Power
Nile Post
President Museveni has called for deeper political integration across East Africa and the wider African continent, saying it is essential for addressing future security threats and… Read more »
Gambia: Concerns Grow Over Structural Defects At D31.7 Million Bundung High Court Complex
Foroyaa
The newly constructed Bundung High Court Complex has reportedly developed structural defects, raising concerns about the quality of the D31.7 million project and forcing the… Read more »
Nigeria: Despite Output Rise, Nigeria Underproduces Crude Oil By 35.3m Barrels in 5 Months
This Day
Nigeria produced about 35.3 million barrels less crude oil and condensate than projected in its 2026 budget between January and May, highlighting the gap between the government's… Read more »
Nigeria: World Bank Lists Tincan, Apapa Port On Global Top 20 Improved Ports
This Day
The continuous improvement paradigm of the Dantsoho-led management of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has received global acknowledgement as the World Bank has named Nigeria's… Read more »
West Africa: Nigeria's Oil Industry - More Companies, Fewer Barrels
This Day
Nigeria has been celebrating a remarkable transformation in its oil and gas company register with the number of upstream operators rising from less than 10 in 2010 to 117 today,… Read more »
Namibia: Namibian Businesses to Be Tested for Oil Readiness
Namibian
The Economic Association of Namibia (EAN) says it will run a study to see how ready Namibian businesses are to take advantage of developments in the oil and gas sector. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Great Zimbabwe - Debunking the Myth of Tyrants and Forced Labour [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
For more than a century, Great Zimbabwe has stood at the centre of a powerful story about the Zimbabwe culture. This remarkable African civilization flourished in southern Africa… Read more »
Nigeria: Stablecoins Become Growing Cross-Border Channel in Nigeria
Daba Finance
Stablecoins are becoming a major cross-border payment channel in Nigeria as households and small businesses use dollar-linked digital tokens to move money faster and at lower cost. Read more »
Nigeria: Why Government, Developers, Investors Are Losing Millions
This Day
Experts have warned that government, developers, investors, and organizations that fail to integrate sustainability into their projects risk significant financial losses and missed… Read more »
Nigeria: Cardoso Launches Nigeria Overnight Financing Rate to Boost Confidence, Price Discovery, Market Stability
This Day
Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, yesterday launched the Nigeria Overnight Financing Rate (NOFR) to significantly deepen Foreign Exchange (FX)… Read more »
Nigeria: CBN Orders Fintechs, Banks to Localise Payment Data, Caps Market Dominance
Vanguard
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has directed banks, fintechs and other operators in the payments ecosystem to store all payment transaction data generated in Nigeria within the… Read more »
Nigeria: FG Begins Construction of 500-Bull-Per-Day Abattoir in Jos
Leadership
The federal government has commenced the construction of a modern abattoir in Jos, Plateau State, with a processing capacity of 500 bulls per day, as part of efforts to modernise… Read more »
Namibia: Speed Humps On the B1 - the Cost of Policy 'Guesswork' [opinion]
Namibian
The Road to failure is often paved with good intentions. Read more »
Liberia: Lerc, UL Partner to Build Next Generation of Energy Auditors
Liberian Observer
In a move aimed at strengthening the country's energy sector and developing a skilled workforce to support the country's growing electricity industry, the Liberia Electricity… Read more »
Nigeria: IMF - Nigeria's Debt Level Sustainable, but Paying 50 Percent of Tax Revenue On Interest Concerning
This Day
International Monetary Fund (IMF) yesterday stated that although Nigeria's debt remained sustainable and the country faced no high risk of distress, the federal government's… Read more »
Malawi: NBM PLC, Press Trust Commit K1.2 Billion for Girl's Hostel Project
Nyasa Times
National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc, Press Trust and Malawi Government have jointly committed K1.2 billion towards the construction of a girls' hostel and supporting staff housing at… Read more »
Rwanda: From Exile to Enterprise - How Jean Malic Kalima Built a Career Around Service and Investment
New Times
When Jean Malic Kalima returned to Rwanda in August 1994, he came back to a country beginning the difficult task of rebuilding after the Genocide against the Tutsi. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Building Back Home - the 7 Costly Mistakes Zimbabweans Make When Building From Abroad [opinion]
New Zimbabwe
Zimbabweans living abroad send millions of pounds, dollars and rand back home to fund building projects. Read more »
Namibia: Namfisa Puts N$1.7m Into Consumers' Pockets
Namibian
The Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (Namfisa) helped consumers recover more than N$1.7 million during the first quarter of 2026 after intervening in complaints… Read more »
Namibia: Canadian Firm to Acquire Uranium Assets in Namibia
Namibian
Canadian listed Vatic Ventures Corporation (Vatic) has received approval to purchase rights to two exclusive prospecting licences in the Erongo region after a 13-month wait. Read more »
Namibia: Omatjete Gets N$4.2m Natis Mobile Office
Namibian
Residents of Omatjete and surrounding communities now have access to a N$4.2 million mobile Namibian Traffic Information System (Natis) office aimed at bringing licensing and… Read more »
Southern Africa: Namibia's Import Habit Is Killing Future Jobs
Namibian
While mining and some agriculture provide raw exports, the country imports the vast majority of manufactured and value-added goods. Read more »
Angola: Northern Judicial Region Coordinator to Reinforce Illegal Gold Mining Fight
ANGOP
The newly appointed coordinator of the Northern Judicial Region, Public Prosecutor Arlindo Júlio Francisco, promised on Monday (15) in the province of Uíge to… Read more »
Uganda: Equity Bank Steps in to Help Schools Survive
Independent (Kampala)
As schools across Uganda reopened last month for a new term, excitement returned to classrooms, playgrounds and staffrooms. Yet behind the scenes, school administrators and parents… Read more »
