April 04
Namibia: Namibia Records N$26,3m Worth of Fraud Cases in Banking Sector
Namibian
Namibia has recorded a total of 357 fraud cases in 2023, which has led to losses amounting to N$26,3 million. Read more »
Uganda: Lack of Standards Hindering SMEs From Tapping Into Continental Free Trade Area
Nile Post
Ugandan medium- and small-sixed enterprises (SMEs) have been urged to embark on quality standards and enough production to get into the African Continent Free Trade Area (AFCFTA). Read more »
Africa: Standard Chartered, Old Mutual Fintech Arms to Launch UAE Wealth Management Platform
Daily Maverick
The new wealth platform will be headquartered in the UAE, the Middle East's financial hub, providing access to advanced budgeting, savings and investment solutions for users in the… Read more »
South Africa: SA Reserve Bank Is Exorcising the Spectre of Stagflation
Daily Maverick
The South African Reserve Bank is unlikely to cut interest rates in the near future. Read more »
Namibia: Mandatory SIM Card Registration Deadline Concludes
Namibia Economist
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) announced the conclusion of the mandatory registration period for all Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards in the… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Private Sector Activities Drops in March
Capital FM
Private sector activities in Kenya dropped slightly in the month of March, attributed to a drop in new orders and output. Read more »
Nigeria: How Increase in Electricity Tariffs By FG Will Affect You [editorial]
Vanguard
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has approved the electricity tariff increase for customers under the Band A classification. Read more »
Nigeria: Electricity Tariff Hike Recipe for Unrest - TUC
Vanguard
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC has described the hike in electricity tariff by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC as a recipe for unrest in the country. Read more »
South Africa: Elections 2024 - What the Major Political Parties Say About Public Transport
GroundUp
We sent questions to the ANC, DA, EFF, IFP, FF Plus, ActionSA, PA, MK Party and RISE Mzansi Read more »
Zimbabwe: Geo Pomona, Ghanaian Firm Exchange Notes
The Herald
A delegation from Geo Pomona Waste Management company has flown to Ghana to exchange notes with another waste management firm, Jospong Group, with a focus on sharing best… Read more »
Liberia: House Hammers BMMC Over MDA Violations
Liberian Observer
The House of Representatives has endorsed a 10-count recommendation of the Specialized Committee regarding massive violations of the Mineral Development Agreement (MDA) by Bea… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Eyes Share of $171.8 Billion Global Superfoods Market Through Co-Operative Movement - CS Chelugui
Capital FM
The government has confirmed plans to use the local co-operatives network to position Kenya as a leading superfood producer and exporter. Read more »
Rwanda: Ecobank Registers Rwf7.6 Billion Net Profit in 2023
New Times
Ecobank Rwanda recorded Rwf7.6 billion net profit in 2023, representing a 240 percent increase from Rwf2.2 billion recorded in 2022. Read more »
Africa: President Ruto Urges African Investors to Take Advantage of AfCFTA
Capital FM
President William Ruto has appealed to African investors and businesspeople to take advantage of the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement. Read more »
Nigeria: Wike Appoints New Md of Abuja Investment Company
Premium Times
Mr Wike also terminated the contract for the maintenance of International Conference Centre. Read more »
South Africa: Markus Jooste's Steinhoff Was a Horrific, High-Profile Example of Corporate Capture [opinion]
Daily Maverick
Steinhoff is corporate South Africa's handmaid to State Capture. They share the same DNA -- people who knew better and could have done something chose silence. Read more »
Liberia: In Defense of Exporting Unprocessed Rubber [opinion]
Liberian Observer
The Liberian rubber sub-sector is challenged to a significant extent by sub-optimal performance, brought about principally by its oligopolistic character with few buyers and many… Read more »
Liberia: Apm Terminals Liberia Lights Up Bright Star Orphanage
Liberian Observer
APM Terminals Liberia proudly announces the completion and dedication of a newly constructed kitchen at the Bright Star Orphanage in Sackie Town, Todee District, in collaboration… Read more »
Namibia: Inaugural Global African Hydrogen Summit Set for Windhoek
Namibia Economist
Namibia Is gearing up to host the first-ever Global African Hydrogen Summit (GAH2S) in Windhoek from 3 to 5 September. Read more »
Uganda: NCBA Monthly Mug Challenge Set for Namulonge
Independent (Kampala)
NCBA Bank will sponsor the Monthly Mug challenge at the MaryLouise Simkins Memorial Golf Club in Namulonge. The NCBA Monthly Mug tournament is scheduled to take place on April 27,… Read more »
Nigeria: Stanbicibtc Declares N2.20 Dividend to Shareholders
Vanguard
StanbicIBTC Nigeria has declared to pay its shareholders a final dividend of N2.20 per ordinary share of 50k each, totaling N28.51 billion for the period ended Dec. 31, 2023. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Securities Exchange Garners Over 1.5 Billion Birr, Exceeding Capital-Raising Target
ENA
The Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX) announced that it has raised 1.51 billion Birr capital, exceeding "expectations in terms of capital and confidence shown by investors in the… Read more »
Egypt: Egypt to Host Joint Investment Conference With EU 29-30 June
Egypt Online
Egypt has agreed with the European Union (EU) to host the joint investment conference on 29-30 June with the attendance of President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi and the President of the… Read more »
Egypt: Al-Mashat, Korean Amb. Discuss Joint Economic Relations
Egypt Online
The Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Egypt, Kim Yonghyon, met Thursday 4/4/2024 with Minister of International Cooperation, Dr. Rania Al-Mashat, at the headquarters of the… Read more »
Namibia: 'Struggle Kids' Push for More Jobs
Namibian
The Namibia Exile Kids Association (Neka) passed a resolution over the weekend, demanding more job opportunities for its unemployed members. Read more »