June 06
Angola: 'Luanda to the Universe' Project Encourages Construction of Space Prototypes
ANGOP
Approximately 300 children and teenagers participated Saturday in the 14th edition of the "Luanda to the Universe" project in Luanda in the construction of prototypes of equipment… Read more »
June 05
Africa: All of Africa Today - June 5, 2026
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South Africa: FlySafair Cuts Fuel Surcharge by 40% - South African News Briefs - June 5, 2026
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Uganda: Uganda Hit By Nationwide Blackout After Grid Failure Disrupts Power Supply
Nile Post
Uganda has been plunged into widespread darkness following a nationwide power outage that disrupted electricity supply across the country, authorities have confirmed. Read more »
Africa: When Global Trade Becomes a Weapon, How Can African Economies Protect Themselves? [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
"Today, everyone recognises that trade is as much a security issue as an economic one." Read more »
Angola: Agriculture Contributes 20 Percent to Angolan GDP
ANGOP
The agricultural sector represents around 20% of Angola's Gross Domestic Product (GDP), and the oil sector contributes close to 15%, which reinforced the growth of the national… Read more »
Liberia: Ngafuan Clarifies Revenue Sharing, Fiscal Decentralization Progress
Liberian Observer
Finance and Development Planning Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, along with Deputy Minister for Fiscal Affairs Anthony G. Myers, Assistant Minister for Revenue and Tax Policy… Read more »
Uganda: Irrigation Key to Climate-Resilient Farming, Experts Tell Uganda's Smallholders
Nile Post
Agricultural experts have called on smallholder farmers across Uganda to adopt market-oriented production and invest in climate-smart farming practices to address the growing… Read more »
Uganda: Relief in Mukono As Long-Awaited Nakiyanja Bridge Construction Begins
Nile Post
Residents of Nsasa and Nabusugwe cells, located along the boundary between Mukono Municipality and Kira Municipality, have welcomed the government's decision to commence… Read more »
South Africa: Cabinet Approves Plan to Drive Job Creation
SAnews.gov.za
Cabinet has approved the Revised Industrial Development Strategy (IDS) for implementation to facilitate employment opportunities through various projects and programmes. Read more »
South Africa: Eskom and Zululand Sign Heads of Agreement to Advance Gas-to-Power Development
SAnews.gov.za
Eskom and Zululand Energy Terminal (ZET) have signed a Heads of Agreement (HOA) establishing the framework for a long-term strategic partnership to support South Africa's… Read more »
Uganda: Disease Outbreaks, Dry Spells Push Up Beef Prices
Independent (Kampala)
Rising meat prices are forcing many Ugandans to cut back on beef consumption as the cost of a kilogram climbs from about Shs16,000 to between Shs20,000 and Shs22,000 in several… Read more »
Nigeria: Nerc Orders Discos to Compensate Band 'A' Customers Impacted By Gas Shortage, Vandalism
This Day
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has directed electricity Distribution Companies (Discos) to compensate eligible Band 'A' customers who suffered service… Read more »
Nigeria: Blue Economy - FG Reiterates Commitment to Actualisation of Agge Deep Sea Port
This Day
The federal government, Thursday reaffirmed its commitment to actualisation of the Agge Deep Sea Port project in Bayelsa State. Read more »
Malawi: Reference Lending Rate Falls From 25.2% to 20.4% in Six Months
Nyasa Times
Malawians have received another encouraging economic boost after commercial banks reduced the reference lending rate for June to 20.4 percent, down from 20.6 percent in May. Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania, Sweden Agree to Deepen Bilateral Ties in Trade, Investment, Education, Technology
Daily News
TANZANIA and Sweden have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations, with both countries seeking to expand cooperation in trade, investment, education,… Read more »
Africa: 131 Nigerian Companies Earn Africa Quality Mark in Major Trade Boost
Vanguard
ABUJA - The Federal Government has presented the Africa Quality Mark (AQM) certification to 131 companies for 220 made-in-Nigeria products, reiterating its commitment to supporting… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Key to Regional Power Trade and Transmission - Govt
263Chat
Zimbabwe remains a critical player in Southern Africa's electricity market and transmission network with the Government pledging to strengthen the country's power infrastructure to… Read more »
Nigeria: N100,000 Wage - Lagos Labour Harps On Proper Consultation, Economic Realities
Vanguard
Comrade Funmi Sesi, the chairperson, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Lagos State Council, has stressed the need for proper consultation and consideration of prevailing economic… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Mulls Refinancing of High-Cost Debts Amid Soaring Oil Prices
This Day
Nigeria is considering refinancing some of its expensive debt obligations and raising fresh funding to bridge its budget deficit, buoyed by improved investor confidence and… Read more »
Africa: Ruto Urges African Businesses to Prioritise Intra-Africa Trade At Kenya-South Africa Business Forum
Capital FM
President William Ruto has challenged African businesses and entrepreneurs to stop looking overseas for markets and begin trading more aggressively in Africa. Read more »
East Africa: Danish Chamber Taps Kepsa Network to Expand Business Footprint in East Africa
Capital FM
Kenyan businesses are set to gain stronger links with Danish investors and firms following a strategic cooperation agreement between the Danish Chamber of Commerce (DCC) and the… Read more »
Nigeria: IATA, ICAO Deepen Cooperation On Sustainable Aviation Fuel
This Day
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), have announced enhanced cooperation at ICAO Aviation Climate Week to… Read more »
Africa: Future Belongs to Most Purposeful Technology - Oboh
Vanguard
Artificial intelligence is no longer an experimental technology operating on the margins of business. Across industries, AI systems are rapidly becoming part of daily operations,… Read more »
South Africa: Cabinet Commends Telkom's Financial and Operational Performance
SAnews.gov.za
Cabinet has congratulated Telkom on its strong financial and operational performance for the financial year ending 31 March 2026. Read more »
