June 08
Nigeria: Preventing the Return of Apapa Gridlock
Vanguard
The shock emergence of gridlock on the Apapa-Oworonshoki Expressway last week should worry every Nigerian who remembers the dark days when the nation's busiest port corridor became… Read more »
Malawi: Brace for More Blackouts As Key Nkula B Power Unit Remains Offline
Nyasa Times
Malawians should prepare for continued electricity rationing and prolonged power outages after a crucial 20-megawatt generating unit at Nkula B Hydro Power Station remained out of… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Begins Europe Tour Focused On Trade, Investment and Export Growth
Capital FM
President William Ruto has departed for an official tour of Europe aimed at attracting foreign investment, expanding export markets for Kenyan products and strengthening bilateral… Read more »
Rwanda: Govt Reduces 1.5 Million Tonnes of Greenhouse Gas Emissions
New Times
Efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions have cut 1.5 million tonnes of carbon emissions, equivalent to 36 per cent of the 4.4 million-tonne reduction target set for 2030 under… Read more »
Sudan: Prime Minister Briefed On Foreign Ministry's Performance
SNA
KHARTOUM, June 7, 2026 (SUNA) -- Prime Minister Professor Kamil Idris was briefed on Sunday on the overall performance of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Sudan's diplomatic… Read more »
Kenya: Turaco Wins African Insurance Innovation Award
Capital FM
Insurtech firm Turaco has won the Innovation of the Year Award at the 11th African Insurance Awards held in Cairo, Egypt, in recognition of its efforts to expand access to… Read more »
Namibia: Goreangab Mall Creates 400 Permanent Jobs
New Era
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has hailed the newly opened N$270 million Goreangab Mall as a massive driver for job creation and economic growth, positioning the development as a… Read more »
Nigeria: Breaking - Federal Govt Settles Debts Owed 1,240 Local Contractors
Leadership
The Federal Government has approved payments to 1,240 contractors across ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs), with priority given to verified claims of debts of N100… Read more »
Gambia: GDC Raises Concern Over 'Prolonged Electricity Crisis'
The Point
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Gambia: GPA Urges Striking Workers Back to Work As Presidency Steps in
The Point
The management of the Gambia Ports Authority (GPA) has appealed to striking workers to immediately resume operations at the Port of Banjul as government intensifies efforts to… Read more »
Zimbabwe: High Court Rejects Musarara Bid to Halt Grain Levies
263Chat
The Grain Millers Association of Zimbabwe (GMAZ), led by chairman Tafadzwa Musarara, has lost its urgent bid to stop Government's grain import levy framework after the High Court… Read more »
Gambia: Govt Signs Landmark Offshore Oil Exploration Deal With Eni for Block A1
The Point
The Government of The Gambia has taken a major step in its quest to unlock the country's offshore petroleum potential after signing a Petroleum Exploration, Development and… Read more »
Gambia: Barrow Admits Nawec's Debt to Senelec
The Point
President Adama Barrow has expressed visible frustration while addressing journalists after Commissioning the National Food and Drug Quality Control Laboratory on Friday, as he… Read more »
Algeria: President Tebboune Commends Public Works Sector for Rapid Pace of Strategic Projects
Algerie Presse Service
President of the Republic Abdelmadjid Tebboune, chairing a Council of Ministers meeting on Sunday, lauded the efforts of the public works sector, spearheaded by the minister, for… Read more »
South Africa: Eskom Ramps Up Load Reduction Elimination Efforts
SAnews.gov.za
More than 700 000 households have now been removed from Eskom's load reduction. Read more »
South Africa: Twenty Entrepreneurs Selected for Ethekwini's Project 10x
SAnews.gov.za
Twenty emerging entrepreneurs from across eThekwini in KwaZulu-Natal have secured places in the prestigious Project 10X Unicorn Programme which is designed to accelerate business… Read more »
South Africa: Government Ramps Up Support to Help Spaza Shops Access R500 Million Fund
SAnews.gov.za
Government is stepping up efforts to help thousands of spaza shop owners formalise their businesses, meet compliance requirements and access financial support through the R500… Read more »
South Africa: Youth Uprising Legacy Incomplete Without Economic Opportunities for Youth With Disabilities
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) has reiterated its call for the inclusion of young people with disabilities in the economy to advance the… Read more »
Tanzania: Turning Moscow Diplomacy Into Economic Gains
Daily News
PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan's visit to Russia has reinforced an important reality of modern diplomacy: International relations can no longer be measured solely by political ties,… Read more »
Africa: Responsible Mining and Power As a Catalyst for the Acceleration of West Africa's Sustainable Development [opinion]
Ghanaian Times
West Africa stands at a defining moment in its development journey. The region is richly endowed with mineral resources, a youthful population, and growing industrial ambition. At… Read more »
Ghana: Effag Opposes Proposed Reintroduction of Smart Port Note System
Ghanaian Times
The Exim Frozen Foods Association of Ghana (EFFAG) has urged the Ministry of Transport to reject any efforts to reintroduce the Cargo Tracking Note (CTN), also known as the Smart… Read more »
Tanzania: Finland Deepens Tanzania Forestry Partnerships Through Business Matchmaking and Investment
Daily News
The Embassy of Finland in Tanzania, in partnership with UNDP Tanzania through the FUNGUO Innovation Programme on Friday convened Finnish Forest Day 2026 under the theme "Doing… Read more »
Tanzania: Mining Powers Past Vision 2025 Goal, Revenue Tops 1tri/-
Daily News
THE mining sector has achieved a milestone once considered highly ambitious, contributing 10.1 per cent to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2024 and surpassing the Vision 2025… Read more »
Tanzania: Azania Bank Shareholders to Receive 98.62 Bn/ - Per Share As Dividend As Bank Posts Strong 2025 Performance
Daily News
AZANIA Bank Plc has approved a dividend payout of 18.36bn/- during the Bank's 33rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Dar es Salaam, over the weekend. Read more »
Rwanda: Canal+ Rwanda Unveils Rewards Campaign, New Content Lineup
New Times
CANAL+ Rwanda has launched a promotional campaign aimed at expanding access to television services while rewarding both new and existing subscribers through discounted offers, cash… Read more »
