June 18
Nigeria: Why Nigeria Scored 71% in ICAO Audit - NCAA
Vanguard
Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, has justified the reason the country's aviation sector was rated 71.04 per cent by the International Civil Aviation Organisation, ICAO,… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Harmonises Criteria for 2022/23 Mini Bid, 2024 Licencing Round to Attract Fresh Upstream Sector Investments
This Day
The Federal Government has harmonised the criteria for the 2022/23 Mini Bid Round, and the 2024 Licencing Rounds so as to attract fresh investments into Nigeria's upstream oil and… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Loses U.S.$8 Million to Poaching
The Herald
ZIMBABWE has lost close to US$8 million since 2019 as over 420 Big Five animals have been killed by poachers from 2019 to date. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Khayah Cement Bemoans Cheaper Imports, High Power Costs
263Chat
Cement producer, Khayah Cement says high power costs coupled with cheaper cement imports flooding the market are threatening business viability. Read more »
South Africa: Youth Take to Their Bikes to Protest Against Mining Companies
GroundUp
Youth Affected by Mining United in Action cycled the "Toxic Tour" to various mining companies' offices in Johannesburg Read more »
Namibia: Namibians Spend 39 Million Hours Speaking On the Phone
Namibian
Namibians have spent 39,3 million hours speaking on the phone in the first three months of the year. Read more »
Namibia: Central Bank, DBN Join Forces
Namibian
The Bank of Namibia and the Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) have partnered up to drive economic development. Read more »
Nigeria: Inadequate Infrastructure - Nigeria Fails to Stop N1.4trn Loss to Medical Tourism
Leadership
The federal government's failure to implement the promised reform of the nation's health sector has created a financing gap that affects all aspects of the healthcare system,… Read more »
Nigeria: Inflation - Gov Eno Urged to Implement Ban On Market Cartels
Leadership
As Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State issued an executive order (EO) banning all forms of market cartels, unions and cabals to crash food prices, distraught residents have… Read more »
Namibia: Revenue Agency Extends Deadline for Companies, Individuals to Get Tax Certificates
Namibian
The Namibia Revenue Agency (Namra) has decided that the current process for obtaining a tax certificate of good standing will remain in effect until 31 March 2025. Read more »
Rwanda: RwandAir Cargo Expands Its Network to Dubai and Djibouti
Independent (Kampala)
RwandAir Cargo is launching new services to Dubai and Djibouti, both operated by its dedicated freighter B738SF. The expansion is part of the airline's mission to connect Africa… Read more »
Nigeria: Oil Palm Producers Caution Against Foreign Involvement in Primary Production
Leadership
The National Palm Produce Association of Nigeria (NPPAN) has cautioned states and local governments against involvement of foreign investors in primary production of oil palm in… Read more »
Nigeria: Poor Power Supply, Decaying Seaport Facilities Impeding Trade - Bello-Koko
Daily Trust
The Managing Director (MD) of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Mr Mohammed Bello-Koko, has outlined some of the problems affecting the efficiency of the nation's seaports to… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's Car Import Trade - Economic Engine and Regulatory Shifts
Nile Post
The car import business in Uganda is a multi-million dollar industry. In recent years, the revenue generated from taxes and duties on imported vehicles has consistently bolstered… Read more »
Nigeria: Lasg Reiterates Continuous Support for SMEs As Lagos Tourism Trade Fair Ends
This Day
Following the success recorded at the three-day Lagos Tourism and Naija Brand Chick Trade Fair, which ended on Sunday, the Lagos State Government, has reiterated its commitment to… Read more »
Nigeria: New Report Says Nigeria's Liquefied Natural Gas Expansion Drive Faces Severe Future Risks
This Day
Although Nigeria is embarking on massive expansion of its Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) footprint with many big ticket projects, like the Train-7, there are several risks to be… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Meikles Maintains Strong Liquidity Levels - Group Revenue Up 102%
New Zimbabwe
MEIKLES Limited continues to post a very positive performance after recording a strong liquidity position on the back of a 102% revenue increase in the just-ended annual period. Read more »
Ghana: Labour Could Not Have Fought Ssnit Hotel Sale Without the NDC - Trade Unionist
Accra Times
Trade unionist Abraham Koomson says labour has failed and could not have fought the planned sale of SSNIT hotels without the NDC Read more »
Ethiopia: Sustainable Energy Offers 'Hope' in Fight Against Desertification, Land Loss
ENA
Sustainable sources of energy, including solar and wind power, can help communities across the world to reverse desertification and land loss, according to Ibrahim Thiaw, the… Read more »
Ethiopia: Media, General Public Urged to Intensify Support for Swift Completion GERD
ENA
Office of the National Council for the Coordination of Public Participation on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) organized a consultation forum on the role of media in… Read more »
Nigeria: Oyetola Expresses Commitment to Zero Piracy in Maritime Domain
Vanguard
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has said that the Federal Government measures have been put in place to ensure the zero piracy recorded in the maritime… Read more »
Nigeria: Rental Businesses Worry Over Impact of Rising Shipping Cost
Vanguard
The Rental Professionals Society of Nigeria, RPSN, has raised concern over the impact of rising cost of shipping on event rentals business in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Middlemen Take Advantage As Several Factors Limit Palm Oil Production in Akwa Ibom
Premium Times
The locals produce palm oil in large quantities but make little money compared to the middlemen. Read more »
Tanzania: We're Financially Stable in Next 30 Years - WCF
Daily News
The Workers Compensation Fund (WCF) Director General Dr John Mduma has said that they are financially stable and able to sustain their operations for the next 30 years. Read more »
West Africa: Nigeria's Trade Surplus With Ecowas Rises 216% to N1.14trn
Vanguard
Nigeria's trade surplus with countries in the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS rose by 216 per cent, Year-on-Year, YoY to N1.14 trillion in the first quarter of… Read more »