June 03
Nigeria: Abduction - Oyo Nut Meets Makinde, As Teachers' Strike Continues
Premium Times
The union said its meeting with the governor centred on its ongoing strike, demand for the rescue of the victims and strengthening of security across schools in the state. Read more »
Ghana: BoG Will Pursue Measures to Sustain Current Macroeconomic Stability - Second Deputy Governor
Ghanaian Times
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) will continue to pursue measures and keep strong monetary stance to sustain the country's current macroeconomic stability, the Second Deputy Governor of the… Read more »
Liberia: NTA Procures New Buses, Cargo Trucks to Improve Public Transport
New Dawn
The National Transit Authority (NTA) has announced the procurement of 20 buses and five cargo trucks to improve public transportation services across Liberia. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Treasury Backs Grain Levy Framework As GMAZ Court Challenge Faces Fresh Hurdles
New Zimbabwe
EFFORTS by the Grain Millers Association of Zimbabwe (GMAZ) to challenge the grain import levy framework as legally abandoned have suffered a setback after fresh Treasury… Read more »
Rwanda: Exporters Welcome Resumption of Rwandair Flights to Middle East
New Times
Exporters to the Middle East have welcomed the resumption of flights by national carrier RwandAir to Dubai and Doha, saying it offers hope for recovery after months of disruption… Read more »
Sudan: Energy Minister - Electricity Sector in Recovery Phase and Capacity Expansion Underway Despite Challenges
SNA
Khartoum, June 2, 2026 (SUNA) - Minister of Energy and Oil, Engineering Al-Mu'tasim Ibrahim Ali, said the electricity sector is still recovering from the impacts of war and that… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni, Netherlands Ambassador Discuss Agriculture, Animal Feed Production, Investment
Nile Post
President Museveni has met and held talks with Netherlands Ambassador to Uganda, Frederieke Quispel, at State House Entebbe, with discussions focusing on agriculture, animal feed… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Gives Govt One Week to Explain Unpaid Contractors' Debts
This Day
The Senate yesterday intensified efforts to address the lingering issue of unpaid debts owed to contractors by the federal government, setting up a six-member committee to engage… Read more »
Namibia: Private Credit Extension Moves to Highest Level
New Era
With a resurgence largely driven by a surge in overdraft lending across both households and corporates, Namibia's Private Sector Credit Extension (PSCE) has shown its strongest… Read more »
Nigeria: The Shenzhen Playbook - Why Infrastructure Matters More Than Tax Holidays [opinion]
Premium Times
The most important lesson from Shenzhen is often misunderstood. This transformation was not built primarily on tax waivers or generous incentives. It was built on infrastructure. Read more »
Angola: Police in Nzeto Seize Truck With 35,000 Liters of Kerosene
ANGOP
A tanker truck loaded with 35,000 liters of kerosene was seized in the early hours of Tuesday in the town of Nzeto, Zaire province, for alleged fuel smuggling to neighboring DRC. Read more »
Botswana: Skills Shortage Threaten Investment Drive
Botswana Daily News
Botswana's plans to attract foreign investment and transform its economy are being undermined by a growing shortage of critical skills, a challenge that government now considers… Read more »
Namibia: Transnamib Rail Safety Review Backs Reforms After Rovos Derailment
Namibian
TransNamib says an independent investigation into the Rovos Rail passenger train derailment near Keetmanshoop has reinforced the need for continued improvements in rail safety and… Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania Embraces Green Logistics Technology
Daily News
THE launch of an electric reach stacker in Tanzania marks a significant step in the transition towards green industrial technology and more efficient logistics systems, aligning… Read more »
Tanzania: State to Honour Best Teachers
Daily News
THE government will on June 6 recognise outstanding pre-primary, primary and secondary school teachers during the Fourth National Teaching Skills Competition, as part of efforts to… Read more »
Tanzania: Mining Commission Showcases Strategic Investment Opportunities in Dar, Coast
Daily News
THE Mining Commission remains central to the sector's sustained success, exercising comprehensive oversight across the entire mineral value chain. Its mandate is multifaceted,… Read more »
Ghana: Delta Air Lines Provides Mechanised Borehole for Ga Mashie Community
Ghanaian Times
Delta Air Lines has inaugurated a mechanised borehole facility to improve access to clean and safe drinking water for the people of the Ga Mashie Community in Jamestown, in Accra. Read more »
Ghana: Telecel Ghana Kicks Off Nationwide Network Expansion Drive for Stronger Connectivity
Ghanaian Times
At the base of Telecel's telecommunications mast within Madina's Social Welfare vicinity, a team of engineers in reflective vests facilitate the installation of new wireless… Read more »
Ghana: Peki-Tsame Road Crash Claims 15 Lives, 25 Injured
Ghanaian Times
Fifteen people have died and 25 others sustained various injuries following a head-on collision at Peki-Tsame in the Oti Region in the early hours of Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Read more »
Mauritius: A Framework for the Future of Digital Finance
L'Express
As digital finance continues to evolve, this Model Law chiselled by the Commonwealth Secretariat stands as a testament to what international cooperation can achieve: a shared… Read more »
Nigeria: Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate Today, June 3, 2026
Vanguard
The Nigerian naira remained relatively stable against the United States dollar on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, across both the official and parallel foreign exchange markets, as… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Meikles Considers Exit From Hospitality Sector Through Disposal
New Zimbabwe
Meikles Limited is considering exiting the hospitality sector after announcing that it is engaged in discussions regarding the potential disposal of its remaining interest in… Read more »
Africa: World Bank's IFC to Back Admaius' $500 Million Virunga Africa Fund II
New Times
The indicative commitment follows the strong performance of RSSB-anchored Virunga Africa Fund I Read more »
Africa: Mwenda's Alarm Bell and Africa's Path Out of Debt Dependency [opinion]
New Times
Andrew Mwenda's recent remarks on Uganda's fiscal predicament should resonate far beyond Kampala. When nearly half of government revenue, 46 percent, is consumed by debt servicing,… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan Participates in the 114th International Labour Conference in Geneva
SNA
Geneva, June 2, 2026 (SUNA) - Minister of Human Resources and Social Welfare, Mua'tasim Ahmed Salih, arrived in Geneva on Monday, heading Sudan's delegation participating in the… Read more »
