June 02
South Africa: Media Statement - Select Committee On Agriculture, Land Reform and Mineral Resources Expresses Concern On Foot and Mouth Response [press release]
Parliament of South Africa
The Select Committee on Agriculture, Land Reform and Mineral Resources has expressed serious concern about the North West province's response to the ongoing outbreak of foot and… Read more »
Africa: African Fintech's Winning Formula - Build for the Constraint, Not the Fantasy
Daily Maverick
At the RMB Think Summit 2026 this week, Michael Jordaan's argument about African fintech success was not the usual glossy conference pitch about apps, disruption and clever code.… Read more »
South Africa: AI May Be Smart, but Boards Still Carry the Legal Headache
Daily Maverick
Artificial intelligence is no longer the shiny new toy in the corporate cupboard. It is already sitting inside fraud detection systems, customer service tools, compliance… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Weak Enforcement Drives Mercury Use Among Zimbabwe's Artisanal Miners
Daily Maverick
Zimbabwe's formal commitment to reduce mercury use under the Minamata Convention stands in sharp contrast to the reality on the ground. In mining areas, mercury is openly sold and… Read more »
Africa: Spiro Raises $215m Equity to Expand EV Network in Africa
Daba Finance
Spiro, an electric vehicle and battery-swapping company operating across Africa, has raised $215 million in equity financing to expand its transport and energy infrastructure… Read more »
Nigeria: Fairmoney Launches Asset Financing for Nigeria Mobility Entrepreneurs
Daba Finance
Nigeria-based digital bank FairMoney has launched an asset financing product aimed at helping transport operators and delivery entrepreneurs acquire vehicles, expanding its push… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa's Yoco Acquires Dyner to Expand AI Tools for SMEs
Daba Finance
South African fintech Yoco has acquired Dyner.ai, an AI-powered software platform for restaurants and independent businesses, as it expands beyond payments into business management… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Treasury Nullifies Agriculture Ministry's Grain Import Levy - Calls It Legally Invalid
New Zimbabwe
THE Ministry of Finance has declared as invalid a grain import levy imposed on millers by the Agriculture Ministry through Statutory Instrument (SI) 87 of 2025 and urged… Read more »
Tanzania: Rise Project Restores Year Round Access On Key Morogoro Rural Road
Daily News
A RURAL road rehabilitation project under Tanzania's Roads to Inclusion and Socioeconomic Opportunities (RISE) programme has improved year-round access for communities in Kilosa… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Bets On Aviation Reforms to Secure Bigger Share of Global Flower Market
Capital FM
Kenya is positioning the expansion of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and the revitalization of Kenya Airways (KQ) at the center of a broader strategy to strengthen its… Read more »
Nigeria: Supreme Court Upholds Providus, Unity Banks' Merger
Premium Times
Beyond dismissing the appeal, the Supreme Court invoked Section 22 of the Supreme Court Act to directly sanction the merger, effectively clearing the way for the transaction to… Read more »
Nigeria: Supreme Court Annuls Order Freezing Nestoil, Neconde Assets
Premium Times
A five-member panel of the court on Monday in Abuja ruled that the appeal court exceeded the limits of its power when it issued an ex parte application against the oil firms. Read more »
Nigeria: Foundation Supports 600 Abuja Residents With Scholarship Awards, Economic Empowerment
Leadership
No fewer than 600 residents of Waru Community in Apo, Abuja, benefited from scholarships, business grants and relief materials during a community outreach programme organised by… Read more »
Kenya: Tabb Launches Kenya's First Large-Scale Fuel Credit Line With Galana Energies
Capital FM
Fleet operators and logistics companies in Kenya are set for relief after fintech platform tabb unveiled what it says is the country's first large-scale fuel credit line, in… Read more »
Tanzania: Collective Investment Schemes - Silent Financial Shift
Daily News
A QUIET financial revolution is unfolding in Tanzania. While much attention is often directed towards large infrastructure projects, business expansions, and economic reforms,… Read more »
Tanzania: Government Coordinates 1.8tri/ - Financing for Small Traders
Daily News
MINISTRY of Community Development, Gender, Women and Special Groups has coordinated the disbursement of loans worth 1.8tri/- to small-scale traders across the country between July… Read more »
Nigeria: Zedcrest Expands Into Investment Banking As Demand for Capital Solutions Grows Across Africa
Vanguard
Zedcrest has launched its Investment Banking offering, expanding its capabilities beyond traditional financial services and positioning itself to support businesses, governments… Read more »
Uganda: Experts Warn On Rising Workplace Safety Risks
Nile Post
Occupational health and safety experts have raised concerns over the continued prevalence of workplace accidents and work-related illnesses in Uganda's industrial sector, prompting… Read more »
Nigeria: CBN Targets 95 Percent Financial Inclusion, 50m New Accounts Under New Payment System
Leadership
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, has set ambitious targets for digital payments adoption, fraud reduction, and cash displacement as the apex bank unveils… Read more »
Nigeria: Multichoice Rolls Out Special DStv, Gotv World Cup Offers
This Day
MultiChoice, a CANAL+ company, has introduced special World Cup bundle offers on DStv and GOtv to give more Nigerians access to football's biggest event. Read more »
Namibia: Ohangwena Comic Eyes Online Success
Namibian
Namibian content creator Teoflus Shipila, better known as Namcomedy, is turning a passion for comedy and storytelling into a growing digital career while calling for greater… Read more »
Uganda: Katikkiro Mayiga Urges Young Entrepreneurs to Embrace Professionalism, Collaboration
Nile Post
The Katikkiro of Buganda Charles Peter Mayiga has urged young entrepreneurs to embrace professionalism, proper record-keeping, and collaboration as they seek to grow their… Read more »
Uganda: New Nyendo-Mukungwe Leaders Pledge Action On Garbage, Roads and Jobs
Nile Post
The newly elected leadership of Nyendo-Mukungwe Division in Masaka City has pledged to tackle poor sanitation, improve road infrastructure and create employment opportunities,… Read more »
Uganda: BoU Slashes Cheque Limits, Introduces Cash Withdrawal Caps in Digital Payments Drive
Nile Post
Ugandans and businesses will soon face tighter limits on cheque transactions and over-the-counter cash withdrawals following new measures unveiled by the Bank of Uganda (BoU) to… Read more »
East Africa: Uganda's Exports Soar to Record $10.2bn As Coffee and Gold Drive Growth
Nile Post
Uganda's export sector has recorded significant growth, with earnings rising from $6.5 billion between July 2024 and May 2025 to $10.2 billion during the same period of the 2025/26… Read more »
