June 14
Africa: 2africa Submarine Cable Activated, Boosting African Connectivity
Business Day Africa
Airtel Telesonic, the wholesale arm of Airtel Africa, has announced the successful activation of the 2Africa submarine cable system, enhancing connectivity across the continent. Read more »
Tanzania: Breaking Down The Budget
Daily News
President Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan watched live from Chamwino State House in Dodoma as Finance Minister Dr Mwigulu Nchemba presented a government budget of 49.35tri/- for the… Read more »
Ethiopia: Tax Collection in Ethiopia Lags Behind Sub-Sahara - AACCSA
Ethiopian Herald
Ethiopia's share of taxes as a percentage of its GDP is lower compared to other sub-Saharan African countries, Addis Ababa Chamber of Commerce and Sectorial Association (AACCSA)… Read more »
Kenya: Agricultural Sector Among Big Winners in New Budget
Capital FM
Kenyan farmers are among the big winners in the just-released 2024-2025 budget that was read yesterday by the National Treasury. Read more »
Seychelles: Seychelles' Port Victoria Extension Project Scaled Down Due to Higher Costs
Seychelles News Agency
The Seychelles' Port Victoria extension and rehabilitation project has been revised from 600 metres to 310 metres to cater for an escalation in costs of materials and building… Read more »
Senegal: Senegal Govt Reduces Prices of Basic Commodities
Foroyaa
Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye has reduced the prices of basic commodities to ease the financial burden of meeting necessities, a move welcomed by households… Read more »
Kenya: Vehicle Owners to Pay More As Treasury Removes Sh100,000 Tax Cap
Capital FM
The government has removed a proposal to cap taxes on registered motor vehicles at Sh100,000, meaning that those owning high-end or expensive cars will have to pay more if Finance… Read more »
Uganda: Budget 2024/2025 - Agro-Industralisation, Tourism and Mineral Devt to Propel Economy's Expansion [press release]
Independent (Kampala)
Uganda's growth strategy for the 2024/2025 Financial Year is anchored on agro-industrialisation, tourism development, mineral development including oil and gas, and technology and… Read more »
Uganda: Public Caught Unawares As Entebbe Airport Tests for Passenger Crash Response Readiness
Nile Post
Members of the public were on Friday morning caught unawares as the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority carried out a partial emergency exercise to test Entebbe International Airport's… Read more »
Kenya: DP Gachagua Says Measures Against Illicit Brew Have Borne Fruit
Capital FM
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua says implementation of tough measures to curb illicit brews, drugs and substances has borne fruit as thousands of youths have been saved from the… Read more »
Malawi: Good News - Foreign Exchange Improves Tremendously in April
Nyasa Times
Malawi's total economy foreign exchange reserves improved in April this year from $545.7 million (2.2 months of imports) in March to $595.2 million (2.4 months of imports), a… Read more »
Namibia: Using Drone Technology to Map Informal Settlements
Namibia Economist
Using drones and photogrammetry, Namibia Flying Labs captured high-resolution aerial data of Brendan Simbwaye's A Informal Settlement, located in Windhoek. Read more »
Kenya: Beware! Kenya's Unga Group Not Hiring, Job Ads On Facebook Are Run By Scammers
Africa Check
Beware! Kenya's Unga Group not hiring, job ads on Facebook are run by scammers Read more »
South Africa: COSATU Rejects Mercedes Benz SA Planned Job Cuts
COSATU
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) calls on unions in the automotive sector to wage a relentless battle in defence of workers' jobs after Mercedes Benz South… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda to Host 100 Most Notable African Leadership, Business Summit 2024
This Day
The 100 Most Notable African Leadership and Business Summit 2024, organized by 100 Most Notable Peace Icons Africa and Davdan Peace and Advocacy Foundation, will take place at the… Read more »
Nigeria: World Bank Approves $2.25bn for Economic Reforms in Nigeria
Premium Times
The loan is expected to provide crucial support to Nigeria's economic recovery efforts amidst ongoing challenges Read more »
Nigeria: IFC, Nigeria's Johnvents Sign N35 Billion Cocoa Financing Deal
Premium Times
By supporting Johnvents, IFC is assisting the company to meet higher demand and access new markets, while boosting Nigeria's competitiveness in the global cocoa market. Read more »
Rwanda: Who Is Olivier Kabera, the Engineer Named State Minister for Infrastructure?
New Times
President Paul Kagame, on Wednesday, June 12, appointed Olivier Kabera as the Minister of State in the Ministry of Infrastructure (MININFRA), replacing Patricie Uwase who had held… Read more »
Tunisia: Tunisia Participates in Thematic Dialogue On Improving Coherence Between Economic and Social Policies
Tunis Afrique Presse
Recent crises have deepened the economic imbalances associated with demographic transformations, technological developments, climate change, geopolitical tensions and increased… Read more »
Liberia: United States Celebrates Liberian Private Sector's Commitment to Youth Empowerment
FrontPageAfrica
The United States through its Agency for International Development (USAID), and in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth and Sports, today honored the Liberian Private Sector,… Read more »
Namibia: Oshakati Politicians Halt Taxi Registration
New Era
An attempt to crack down on illegal taxis in Oshakati was halted after the town council decided to cancel registration of taxis in accordance with the Local Authorities Act and the… Read more »
Tunisia: President of the Republic Instructs Prime Minister to Represent Tunisia At G7 Summit in Italy
Tunis Afrique Presse
President Kaïs Saied has instructed Prime Minister Ahmed Hachani to represent Tunisia at the G7 summit to be held in Italy on Friday, June 14. Read more »
Liberia: Western Cluster Vows Economic Boost
New Dawn
Aligning with President Joseph Nyumah Boakai's vision to revitalize Liberia's economy and combat poverty and diseases, Western Cluster Limited (WCL) has committed to contributing… Read more »
Uganda: CAA Tests Entebbe for Passenger Crash Response Readiness
Nile Post
The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is testing Entebbe International Airport for passenger aircraft emergency readiness. Read more »
Nigeria: FG, States Can Pay Minimum Wage With Recovered Loot - - Falana
Vanguard
Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana said both the federal and state governments have the capacity to pay the national minimum wage if looted monies are… Read more »