June 08
Rwanda: Inside Rising Real Estate Investment Appeal
New Times
Strong housing demand and investor confidence drove a record $855.5 million real estate investment commitments in 2025. Read more »
Ghana: Govt Committed to Reforms to Enhance Growth of Mining Sector - Armah Kofi-Buah
Ghanaian Times
The government is implementing a series of regulatory reforms aimed at accelerating growth in the mining sector and strengthening Ghana's position as a leading mining destination… Read more »
Uganda: Equity Bank Bets On Green Finance for Uganda's Clean Energy Push
Independent (Kampala)
Equity Bank Uganda is increasing its investment in renewable energy financing as it positions itself more firmly within the country's transition towards cleaner and more affordable… Read more »
Nigeria: Stocks to Trade Cautiously As Investors Weigh Profit-Taking Against Bargain Hunting
Leadership
The Nigerian stock market is expected to trade cautiously in the near term as investors balance profit-taking with selective bargain hunting in fundamentally strong stocks. Read more »
Nigeria: Truth About Tinubu's Economic Performance 2023 to 2025 [opinion]
Vanguard
A totally truthful politician is an oxymoron; a contradiction in terms. Dissembling apparently is indispensable to the profession -- notwithstanding the fact that most of them… Read more »
Rwanda: Bk Group Posts Rwf27bn Profit in Q1 2026, to Scale Up SME and Agribusiness Lending
New Times
BK Group Plc has recorded a 6.9 per cent year-on-year increase in net income to Rwf26.9 billion for the first quarter, driven by strong revenue growth and improved net interest… Read more »
Rwanda: BPR Explores Financing Solutions to Help Cushion Fuel Importers From Global Shocks
New Times
BPR Bank Rwanda is exploring financing solutions to help fuel importers navigate rising costs and supply disruptions linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict, as concerns grow… Read more »
Rwanda: How Cok Plans to Create Over 50,000 Jobs Annually
New Times
The City of Kigali aims to create nearly 50,000 jobs annually, building on employment gains recorded during the 2025/26 financial year. Read more »
Sudan: Infrastructure and Transport Minister Discusses Cooperation Opportunities in Cairo
SNA
Minister of Infrastructure and Transport Saif Al-Nasr Al-Tijani Haroun discussed prospects for cooperation and strategic partnerships during his Sunday visit to the headquarters of… Read more »
Zimbabwe: New Look, Same Taste As Spuds Unveils Modern Packaging
263Chat
One of Zimbabwe's most recognisable snack brands is set for a major makeover with Cairns Foods Limited announcing the rollout of newly redesigned packaging for its popular Spuds… Read more »
Liberia: House Summons LTM Over Plank License Plates
New Dawn
The House of Representatives has summoned the authorities of the Liberia Traffic Management (LTM) to appear before the body on Thursday, June 11, 2026, to answer questions about… Read more »
Liberia: Deputy Minister Myers Urges Deeper PFM Reforms
New Dawn
- Deputy Minister for Fiscal Affairs Anthony G. Myers has called for deeper reforms in Liberia's public financial management (PFM) system. Read more »
Liberia: Nocal Agrees to Seek LPRA's License
New Dawn
-As Standoff Ends Read more »
Uganda: Centenary Bank Targets Financial Inclusion With New Bukwo ATM Installation
Nile Post
Centenary Bank has expanded access to banking services through alternative channels in Bukwo District with the launch of a new deposit-enabled ATM aimed at bringing financial… Read more »
Uganda: Ibanda - Nyabuhikye Residents Eager As Bwahwa Seed Secondary School Nears Completion
Nile Post
Residents of Nyabuhikye Sub-county in Ibanda District are eagerly awaiting the completion and commissioning of Bwahwa Seed Secondary School, a government-funded project expected to… Read more »
Uganda: Sanni, Mona Muguma Re-Elected On Board As Stanbic Declares Final Dividend
Nile Post
Stanbic Uganda Holdings Limited has re-elected Yinka Sanni and Mona Muguma Ssebuliba to its board while a final dividend of Shs4.30 per share for the financial year ended December… Read more »
Uganda: Kigezi Pushes for Tourism Roads, Health Funding Ahead of Budget Reading
Nile Post
Leaders and residents in the Kigezi sub-region have outlined key priorities they want addressed in the 2026/2027 National Budget, which is expected to be presented on Thursday,… Read more »
Uganda: Police Arrest Two in Mukono Over Electricity Infrastructure Vandalism Crackdown
Nile Post
The Uganda Police Force has arrested two suspects in Mukono District during an intelligence-led operation targeting the vandalism of electricity infrastructure, following a wave of… Read more »
Uganda: Government Hands Over Coffee Processing Equipment to Boost Value Addition in Kasese
Nile Post
Government of Uganda has stepped up efforts to commercialize agriculture and transform rural livelihoods through a new initiative focused on coffee value addition in Kasese… Read more »
Uganda: The Cost of Connectivity - How Smartphone and Mobile Money Taxes Could Be Slowing Digital Economy
Nile Post
In Uganda today, the smartphone has evolved far beyond a communication device. It is now a bank, a classroom, a marketplace, an office--and for many young people, a critical tool… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Stock Market Commences New Week Positive, Gains N515bn
This Day
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Nigeria: Fada Raises Alarm Over Fake Fertilisers in Plateau Markets
Leadership
The Fertilizer and Agro-Allied Dealers Association (FADA), Plateau State chapter, has raised the alarm over the growing circulation of fake and adulterated fertilisers in markets… Read more »
Nigeria: Investors Invest N656bn in Treasury Bills Amid Hunt for Higher Yields
Leadership
Open Market Operation (OMO) Bills accounted for the largest share of turnover in Nigeria's fixed income secondary market on Monday, June 8, 2026, as investors continued to position… Read more »
Nigeria: High Taxes, Charges Make Nigeria Tough Market for Airlines - Iata
Leadership
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has identified Nigeria as one of the most expensive and challenging countries in the world for airline operations, citing high… Read more »
Nigeria: NDPC, Meta Launch 2-Year Data Protection Initiative After Regulatory Settlement
Leadership
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has launched the Meta-Supported Initiatives for Data Protection (M-SIDP), a strategic programme aimed at strengthening data privacy… Read more »
