June 27
Kenya: CBK Approves Mogo As Digital Credit Financier
Capital FM
The Central Bank of Kenya has now approved Mogo Kenya to provide digital credit services in the country. Read more »
East Africa: Kenya's President Drops Tax Hike After Deadly Unrest
Daily Trust
Kenya's President William Ruto, on Wednesday, bowed to pressure from violent protesters and dropped the controversial tax bill which sought to raise $2.3billion in new levies in… Read more »
Nigeria: Sterling Bank Unveils N5bn SMEDAN Fund
Daily Trust
Sterling Bank has partnered with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) to launch the Databanc platform. Read more »
Nigeria: Nelfund Board Meets On Disbursement of Student Loan
Daily Trust
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has met over the approval for disbursement of student loan to successful applicants. Read more »
Nigeria: Nuprc Seeks Improved Value Delivery for 1.67bn Crude Reserve
Daily Trust
The Nigeria Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) yesterday stressed the need for improved value addition to the heavy crude reserves in Nigeria to leverage on the rich Read more »
Nigeria: Ibedc Assures of Restoring Electricity to Oyo Community
This Day
The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC), has assured residents of Lalupon Community and its environ of restoration of power supply within three weeks. Read more »
Nigeria: Arewa Group Blames 'Enemies of Nigeria' for Fire At Dangote Refinery
This Day
A Northern group, Arewa Think Tank (ATTK), yesterday said that those who do not want the owner of Dangote Refinery, Aliko Dangote to succeed were behind the fire incident that… Read more »
Nigeria: Recapitalisation - NGX Group Floats Electronic Public Offering Platform
This Day
As banks commence capital raising exercise on the back of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) directive, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Nigerian Exchange Group have… Read more »
Nigeria: FG Signs 10-Year Pact With ACCI On Made-in-Nigeria Project
Daily Trust
As part of efforts towards promoting and developing the national economy, the Made-in-Nigeria Project Office, under the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation… Read more »
Nigeria: We'll Never Allow Dirty Fuels Into Nigeria - Nmdpra
Daily Trust
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) yesterday insisted that there were no dirty fuels, especially diesel being imported into the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Motorists Lament Deplorable Road, Traffic Gridlock At Mushin
Daily Trust
Motorists have lamented the deplorable state of the Agege Motor Road in the Mushin area of Lagos State. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Govt Projects Bouy PPC's Performance
The Herald
South African cement producer, PPC Limited, recorded solid performance for the financial year 2024 (FY24) supported by strong performance by its Zimbabwean operations. Read more »
Southern Africa: Finsec Boss Tapfumaneyi Appointed SADC Bourses Chair
The Herald
Financial Securities Exchange (FINSEC) chief executive officer Mr Collen Tapfumaneyi has been appointed chairperson of the Committee of SADC Stock Exchanges (CoSSE). Read more »
Zimbabwe: Dark and Lovely Shampoo Recalled
The Herald
The Consumer Protection Commission (CPC) has directed the removal from the market of 50ml single use Dark and Lovely neutralising shampoo after it emerged that it contains bacteria… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Freight Alliance Supports Reforms of Border Operations
The Herald
The Freight and Trade Alliance of Zimbabwe (FTAZ) supports the on-going regulatory framework to reform operations at the country's borders that the Government is rolling out and… Read more »
Nigeria: Former Konga CEO, Nick Imudia, Dies By Suicide
This Day
Sunday Ehigiator Read more »
Nigeria: Ribadu - Nigeria Needs Robust National Cybersecurity Intelligence, Strategies for Digital Transformation
This Day
The National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu has stressed the need for robust national cybersecurity intelligence initiatives and strategies that will enable Nigeria achieve a… Read more »
Nigeria: Internet Subscriptions Maintain Steady Growth to 164.4m As Mobile Broadband Penetration Hits 43.53 Percent
This Day
The latest statistics released by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has showed a steady growth in active internet subscriptions in one year, from April 2023 to March… Read more »
Nigeria: Expectations As Nigerian Breweries Extend Frontiers
This Day
With the completion of the Distell Nigeria acquisition by Nigerian Breweries Plc, stakeholders in the food and drinks industry expect a boost to the economy and another opportunity… Read more »
Zimbabwe: PSC Registers Hundreds of Job Seekers
The Herald
Bulawayo Bureau Read more »
Zimbabwe: Manufacturers, Tuckshops Alliance Sabotaging Zig [editorial]
The Herald
The advance of the ZiG, which has maintained its value in the almost three months since its launch, is being slowed by the reluctance of some manufacturers to accept it, and the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Investor Protection Fund Surges 240pc to U.S.$3,7m
The Herald
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe (SecZim's) Investor Protection Fund (IPF) surged by 240 percent to $82,34 billion (US$3,733 million) in the quarter to March 31,… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zig Gets International Currency Code, Zwg
The Herald
The World Bank has certified the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG)'s international currency code (ZWG), giving it a distinct identity among other nations' official currencies, the Reserve Bank… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Harare Commission Grills City Parking
The Herald
City Parking officials were yesterday accused of working in cahoots with street vagrants to extort money from motorists during public hearings convened by the Commission of Inquiry… Read more »
June 26
Mozambique: UK & US Subsidies Take Electric Car Battery Jobs Away From Mozambique
Mozambique News Reports And Clippings
Workers in Vidalia, Louisiana, USA began producing anodes for lithium batteries for electric cars in February, using graphite from Balama, Cabo Delgado, mined by Australian company… Read more »