June 12
South Africa: Abrahams to Highlight Government-Industry Drive to Boost Manufacturing
SAnews.gov.za
As part of efforts to strengthen partnerships between government and the manufacturing sector, Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister Alexandra Abrahams will deliver the… Read more »
Nigeria: Why Nigeria Is Dancing to Opera Mini
Vanguard
For years, Opera Mini has been helping Nigerians get online. For many, it is tied to early mobile internet memories: browsing on limited bundles, reading blogs, chatting,… Read more »
Tanzania: Zanzibar Targets 7.5pc Economic Growth in 2026
Daily News
ZANZIBAR is setting its sights on stronger economic growth in 2026, building on solid gains recorded in 2025, with a surge in tourism, improved domestic revenue and sustained… Read more »
Tanzania: Govt Taps Tobacco, Sugar Levies to Fund UHI
Daily News
THE government has proposed new levies on tobacco products and sugar to secure sustainable financing for the Universal Health Insurance (UHI) scheme and accelerate the rollout of… Read more »
Tanzania: Growth-Focused 62.33tri/ - Budget
Daily News
THE government yesterday unveiled a 62.33tri/- national budget for the 2026/27 financial year, designed to improve the lives of Tanzanians, strengthen the economy and lay the… Read more »
Tanzania: Analysts See Investment Gains From Tanzania-Singapore Ties
Daily News
ANALYSTS have said that the just-concluded three-day state visit by Singapore President Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam has opened new avenues for Tanzania to enhance the skills of its… Read more »
Ghana: GWL Inaugurates G-Water Bottling Board
Ghanaian Times
Ghana Water Limited (GWL) has inaugurated a five-member Board of Directors for its subsidiary, G-Water Bottling Limited, with a charge to position the company as one of the most… Read more »
Namibia: Pension Benefits Protected Under Fima [opinion]
New Era
For many employees, pension benefits represent far more than money. Read more »
Sudan: TSC Member Jabir Chairs Meeting On Petroleum Supply and Exchange Rate Stabilization
SNA
Member of the Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC), Lieutenant General Engineer Ibrahim Jabir, chaired a meeting in Port Sudan on Wednesday with the Undersecretary of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Cardoso Receives Central Bank of the Year Award
Vanguard
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, has received the Central Bank of the Year Award at the Central Banking Awards ceremony held in London… Read more »
Ghana: MTN Ghana Staff Donates to Street Academy
Ghanaian Times
MTN Ghana staff that celebrated their birthdays from January to May on Wednesday presented a cheque for GH¢10,000 to the Street Academy, a sports and culture organisation in… Read more »
Ghana: Inherited Road Projects Not Abandoned - Roads Minister
Ghanaian Times
The Minister of Roads and Highways, Mr Governs Kwame Agbodza, has dismissed claims that the government has abandoned road projects inherited from the previous administration,… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Renames Kaduna Petroleum Institute After Shehu Musa Yar'Adua
Vanguard
President Bola Tinubu has announced the renaming and revitalisation of the Institute of Petroleum Studies, Kaduna, in honour of the late General Shehu Musa Yar'Adua, describing him… Read more »
Namibia: FNB Launches 19th Classic Clashes Edition
New Era
First National Bank (FNB) Namibia officially launched the 19th edition of the school sports series, Classic Clashes, one of Namibia's most anticipated school sporting events, in… Read more »
Uganda: Rock Boom Hands Over First Toyota Noah in Boom Kyakala Season 3
Nile Post
Energy drink brand Rock Boom Energy Drink has handed over the first Toyota Noah vehicle in its ongoing Boom Kyakala Season 3 promotion, underscoring the campaign's promise to… Read more »
Uganda: Centenary Bank Commits Shs200m for This Year's Masaza Cup Tournament
Nile Post
Centenary Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to community development and youth empowerment through sports by announcing a sponsorship package worth Shs200 million for the 22nd… Read more »
Liberia: Government Fulfills Post-Strike Commitments At Elwa Hospital
New Dawn
Paynesville, Liberia, June 12, 2026 - The Liberia Industrial Workers Union Local No. 17 at ELWA Hospital has expressed gratitude and appreciation to the Government of Liberia,… Read more »
Liberia: 'Unlivable' - Pleebo Police Barracks in Ruin
New Dawn
PLEEBO, Maryland County, June 12, 2026--Police officers stationed at the Pleebo Police Barracks say they are living in increasingly dire conditions, with deteriorating housing now… Read more »
Uganda: Musasizi's First Budget, Oil Revenues and Leap to Middle Income
Independent (Kampala)
Henry Musasizi delivered his first budget speech as Minister of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development on Thursday. Read more »
Uganda: How First Oil Evaded 5 Energy, 4 Finance Ministers [opinion]
Independent (Kampala)
Uganda's oil journey has been defined less by extraction than by expectation -- a revolving door of ministers, shifting deadlines, and a promise of "first oil" that has survived… Read more »
Nigeria: NBC Welcomes 20 Young Talents Into Empowerment Programme
This Day
Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC), a member of Coca-Cola HBC Group, has welcomed 20 young Nigerians into the 2026 cohort of its Youth Empowered Internship Programme, reaffirming its… Read more »
Nigeria: Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate Today, June 12, 2026
Vanguard
The Nigerian naira traded within a relatively stable range against the United States dollar on Friday, June 12, 2026, across both the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Wraps Up Nordic Visits With Call for Greater Diaspora Investment [press release]
Capital FM
President William Ruto concluded his visit to three European nations by encouraging the Kenyan diaspora to support and invest in the transformative programmes the government is… Read more »
Nigeria: SAHCO Set for Stronger Trade Relationship With UAE, Others
This Day
Skyway Aviation Handling Company Plc (SAHCO) has expressed its willingness to strengthen trade facilitation between Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Read more »
Nigeria: Firm Launches Maiden Impact Report
This Day
HabariPay Limited, the fintech subsidiary of Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc has unveiled its maiden HabariPay Impact Report 2025, in its bid to provide stakeholders with a… Read more »
