July 30
Malawi: Namiwa Summoned to Malawi Police Headquarters
Nyasa Times
CDEDI Executive Director Sylvester Namiwa has been summoned by the Malawi Police Service to appear at the National Police Headquarters in Area 30, Lilongwe, at 2:30pm today -- the… Read more »
South Africa: Unscrambling South African Ai Business Limitations
UCT
"We aim to build a South African artificial intelligence (AI) giant that can put the country and continent into the AI race and ensure we do not fall behind in this new world." Read more »
South Africa: When Hunger Hits, Limpopo Widower Tells Children to Drink Water and Have Faith
Health-e
In the second part of our Hungry For Change series, Health-e News shares the story of a Limpopo widower who has to feed himself, his three adult children and his two young… Read more »
Zimbabwe: End of the Road for Netone Boss Mushanawani As Issues of Poor Administration, Disregard for Corporate Practices Raised
New Zimbabwe
NETONE will not renew Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Raphael Mushanawani's contract amid claims of maladministration and disregard for corporate practices, sources have said. Read more »
Kenya: Beyond Nairobi - the Rise of Kenya's Regional Economic Hubs
Capital FM
For decades, Nairobi has been Kenya's undisputed commercial capital, attracting businesses with its concentration of financial institutions, multinational headquarters, government… Read more »
South Africa: R60 Million to Strengthen Nelson Mandela Bay Electricity Infrastructure
SAnews.gov.za
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has allocated R60 million towards strategic electricity infrastructure upgrades aimed at improving supply reliability, stimulating economic… Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote Cement's Half-Year Profit Climbs 23 Percent to ₦639 Billion On Sales Growth
Premium Times
Turnover leapt to ₦2.5 trillion from ₦2.1 trillion, aided by a rise of 10 per cent in production volume. Read more »
Malawi: 'Invest. It's That Simple' - - Deputy Chief Secretary's Blunt Message to Employers Snubbing Staff Development
Nyasa Times
A top government official has issued a stark warning to employers across Malawi -- invest in your workers, or watch your organisation fall behind. Read more »
Liberia: Boakai, Saudi Fund Inaugurate 81 Km Gbarnga-Salayea Road
Liberian Observer
President Joseph Nyuma Boaka and the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) have inaugurated the Gbarnga-Salayea Road Project, marking a new milestone in the longstanding development… Read more »
Uganda: Musasizi Urges Airtel to Increase Investment in Secure Digital Infrastructure
Nile Post
Finance Minister Henry Musasizi has called on Airtel Uganda to step up investment in secure and modern digital systems, as government pushes to accelerate Uganda's digital… Read more »
Ghana: Parliament Approves Expenditure for Electronic Revenue Generation Platform
Ghanaian Times
Parliament has approved a multi-year expenditure commitment by the government, through the Ministry of Finance, for the development, implementation and deployment of digital and… Read more »
Sudan: Sudanese Embassy in Ankara Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Embassy and Ambassador's Residence
SNA
The Embassy of the Republic of Sudan in Türkiye on Wednesday held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new embassy building and the official Ambassador's Residence in Ankara, in… Read more »
Malawi: Human Trafficking Still Trapping Malawians Seeking Work Abroad, Officials Warn
Nyasa Times
For many Malawians, the search for work abroad begins with hope -- but for some, it ends in exploitation. Read more »
Gambia: Digital Reform Doubles Gambia's Tax Revenue to D25b - Finance Minister
The Point
The Gambia's annual tax revenue has more than double in just three years without broad-based tax increases, according to Finance and Economic Affairs Minister Seedy Keita, who… Read more »
Malawi: K90bn Paid, No Ownership - Analysts Demand Pension Fund Reforms
Nyasa Times
Governance and financial analysts have warned that the Public Service Pension Trust Fund (PSPTF) must undergo sweeping institutional reforms after revelations that the fund paid… Read more »
Mozambique: Mphanda Nkuwa Expected to Generate 13.98 Billion Dollars in Revenues
AIM
The Mphanda Nkuwa hydro-electric project, on the Zambezi river, in the central Mozambican province of Tete, is expected to generate 13.98 billion US dollars in revenues. Read more »
Kenya: Stress Hits 87pc of Kenyan Workers, Survey Finds
Capital FM
Nearly nine in 10 Kenyan workers are experiencing workplace stress, highlighting growing concerns over employee wellbeing, productivity and talent retention, according to a new… Read more »
Mozambique: Bank of Mozambique Continues Holding Interest Rate At 9.25 Per Cent
AIM
Maputo, 30 Jul (AIM) The Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of Mozambique (CPMO), meeting in Maputo on Wednesday, has decided to continue keeping its benchmark interest rate,… Read more »
Ghana: NLC Urged to Prepare for Ai-Driven Labour Challenges
Ghanaian Times
The National Labour Commission (NLC) has been urged to strengthen its institutional capacity and embrace innovation to effectively respond to emerging labour challenges driven by… Read more »
Ghana: MTN Commits $1.1bn to Expand Network
Ghanaian Times
MTN Ghana has announced plans to invest US$1.1 billion over the next three years to expand its network infrastructure, grow digital services and strengthen financial technology. Read more »
Uganda: Absa Bank Uganda Honours Top Dealer Partners At Inaugural Titan Awards
Nile Post
Absa Bank Uganda has recognised 13 outstanding dealer partners through its inaugural Titan Awards, a new annual initiative designed to strengthen strategic partnerships that expand… Read more »
Kenya: Experts - Kenya Needs a Stable Tax Regime to Attract Long-Term Investment
Capital FM
Kenya must provide a predictable and stable tax regime if it is to attract more domestic and foreign investment, industry experts have said, warning that frequent policy changes… Read more »
Kenya: Experts Urge Kenya to Deepen Capital Markets to Close SME Financing Gap
Capital FM
Kenya must deepen its capital markets and develop innovative financing instruments to unlock long-term funding for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), industry experts have… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Eat N' Lick Loses Supreme Court Bid to Revive Appeal in Former Manager's Dismissal Case
New Zimbabwe
Fast-food chain Eat n' Lick has failed in its latest attempt to overturn a ruling that its former general manager, Israel Chemwayi, was unlawfully dismissed after the Supreme Court… Read more »
Nigeria: Finance Ministry Warns Job Seekers Against Extortion
Premium Times
The ministry said fraudsters are circulating a fake recruitment notice demanding payment from newly recruited staff. Read more »
