June 12
Nigeria: FAAN Launches Programme to Showcase Aviation Transformation
This Day
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) is set to premiere 'FAAN IN FOCUS', a new 30-minute weekly television programme designed to keep Nigerians and the international… Read more »
Nigeria: United Nigeria Airlines Celebrates Democracy Day
This Day
Rising domestic carrier, United Nigeria Airlines, has joined the nation in commemorating June 12, Nigeria's official Democracy Day by supporting Kalakiri, the latest Nigerian movie… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Arridex's 3d Manufacturing Bold Move Towards Nigeria Industrial Innovation'
This Day
The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has described the Arridex Group's multi-technology industrial 3D manufacturing facility as a bold steps towards industrial… Read more »
Nigeria: Fidelity Bank Reaffirms Support for Msmes, Explains Growth Agenda
This Day
Fidelity Bank Plc, has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing the growth and sustainability of Micro, Small and Medium-scale Enterprises (MSMEs), positioning itself as a trusted… Read more »
Nigeria: Addressing Cost of Airline Operations in Nigeria
This Day
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has again identified Nigeria as one of the most expensive countries in the world to operate airline business, citing high… Read more »
Nigeria: N20bn Debt - Operators Insist NCAA Collect 5 Percent Ticket Sales Charge From Travellers
This Day
The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has insisted that the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) should henceforth device a way to collect its 5 per cent Ticket Sales Charge… Read more »
Zimbabwe: FML Hails RBZ Policy Stance On Economic Stability
New Zimbabwe
Leading life assurance and funeral services provider, First Mutual Life (FML) has commended the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe's (RBZ) tight policy stance for creating an enabling… Read more »
June 11
Kenya: Mbadi Links 2026/2027 Budget to Ruto-Raila Dream of Prosperous Kenya
Capital FM
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi invoked the political ideals of President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga as he unveiled the Sh4.84 trillion 2026/27 Budget,… Read more »
Africa: All of Africa Today - June 11, 2026
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Kenya: Treasury Projects Sh1.15tn Budget Deficit As Spending Hits Sh4.8tn
Capital FM
The National Treasury has projected a Sh1.15 trillion budget deficit for the 2026/27 financial year, with the financing gap set to be bridged largely through domestic borrowing as… Read more »
Kenya: Education, Security Claims Largest Slice of Sh4.3 Trillion Mbadi Budget
Capital FM
Education has taken the lions share in the Sh4.3 trillion 2026/27 national budget unveiled by Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi. Read more »
Rwanda: Jobs, Growth Get Lion's Share of 2026/27 Budget
New Times
Economic transformation programmes will absorb nearly two-thirds of the proposed Rwf7.8 trillion budget for the 2026/27 fiscal year as the government seeks to sustain growth,… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Extends 2025 Budget Implementation to September 30
Leadership
The Senate on Thursday approved a three-month extension of the implementation period for the capital component of the 2025 Appropriation Act, shifting the deadline from June 30,… Read more »
Botswana: Rising Costs Hit Informal Traders
Botswana Daily News
As inflation continues to push up the costs of goods and services, informal traders in Francistown say they are a facing increasing pressure in keeping their businesses afloat. Read more »
Tanzania: Govt Unveils Sh86.3tr 2026/27 Development Plan
Daily News
THE government has unveiled an ambitious Sh86.3trn National Development Plan for the 2026/27, prioritising job creation, inclusive economic growth, and strategic investments as… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Cuts 2026 Economic Growth Forecast to 5pc
Capital FM
The government has revised Kenya's 2026 economic growth forecast downward to 5 percent from the earlier projection of 5.3 percent, citing the impact of the Middle East conflict on… Read more »
Uganda: Budget Aligns With NRM Manifesto, Ten-Fold Growth Agenda - - Katabazi
Nile Post
Rukiga County MP and policy analyst Patrick Katabazi has said the government's Shs84.3 trillion budget is closely aligned with the National Resistance Movement (NRM) manifesto for… Read more »
Malawi: Malawi's Maize Harvest Expected to Rebound, but Production Still Falls Short of National Needs
Nyasa Times
Malawi is expected to register an average maize harvest this year, offering some relief after last season's poor performance, but experts warn that the projected output will still… Read more »
Kenya: Chinese Firm Lands JKIA Upgrade Deal After Adani Exit
Capital FM
A Chinese state-backed construction firm has secured a $2.9 billion (Sh375 billion) contract to modernize and expand Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), according… Read more »
South Africa: Joburg's New Tariffs Hit Wallets Hard
Scrolla
· Electricity tariffs will increase by 8.6%, while water charges will rise by 12.5% and sanitation by 11%. Read more »
Kenya: CS Mbadi Defends Tough 2026/27 Budget Amid Economic Pressures
Capital FM
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has defended the government's 2026/2027 budget, saying the country is facing difficult economic realities that have made the current financial… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Draft Budget Aims to Maintain Achievements Registered Through Reforms
ENA
The 2.339-trillion Birr federal government draft budget for the upcoming 2019 Ethiopian fiscal year aims at maintaining the achievements registered through the comprehensive… Read more »
Kenya: Sports Fund Gets Budget Increase for 2026/27 Financial Year
Capital FM
The Sports sector has received an increase in the 2026/27 financial year budget after the Cabinet Secretary for Treasury, John Mbadi, allocated KSh 25.2 billion to the Sports,… Read more »
South Africa: Workers Say Poverty Traps Them in Tough Jobs
Scrolla
The ANC Youth League handed Cartrack a memorandum demanding answers and an independent investigation after employee Gcina Dhladhla died at work. Young workers say high… Read more »
South Africa: Former Principal Fights Hunger With Vegetables
Scrolla
Former principal George Ramodike started a small garden during the Covid-19 lockdown and now sells vegetables and fruit to local traders. He is teaching unemployed young people… Read more »
