July 29
Nigeria: Aso-Oke's Global Rise Masks Struggles to Preserve a Centuries-Old Craft
Bird Story Agency
Aso-Oke has never been more fashionable, appearing on international runways and in luxury collections. But behind the vibrant fabric lies a quieter story: the women who built… Read more »
Kenya: Portable Ginnery Helps Cotton Farmers Keep More Value on the Farm
Bird Story Agency
A locally developed portable ginnery is helping Kenyan cotton farmers process their harvests closer to home, reduce losses and earn more by selling lint and seed separately. Its… Read more »
Angola: Unitel Cyberattack Exposes Angola's Strategic Vulnerabilities [analysis]
Maka
Angola's largest telecommunications operator has entered a second day of severe disruption following a cyberattack that affected voice calls, mobile data and internet access across… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Trapped in Borrowing Cycle As Debt Hits Billions of Dollars - Controller of Budget
Capital FM
Kenya's public debt has climbed to Sh12.82 trillion, with loan repayments now consuming 71 per cent of all government revenue, leaving just 29 per cent to fund salaries, public… Read more »
Rwanda: Inside Plan to Buy Solar Power From Households
New Times
The government is exploring a system that would allow households, businesses and institutions generating electricity from rooftop solar panels to sell surplus power to the national… Read more »
Africa: Portfolio Diplomacy - Rethinking African Economic Statecraft in a Multipolar World [analysis]
African Arguments
Walk through Nairobi and the twenty-first century global economy comes into view. Read more »
Nigeria: Shell Documents Reveal 'Basket' Pipeline, Missing Wells, $10.9 Billion Clean-Up Liability in Niger Delta - Report
Premium Times
Internal Shell documents disclosed in a UK court case have exposed evidence of ageing pipelines, missing oil wells and an estimated $10.9 billion decommissioning liability, raising… Read more »
South Africa: Peanut Butter Price Hike Fears After Import Tax Approved
Scrolla
Trade officials have backed a new 20% import duty on peanut butter, saying local manufacturers are struggling against cheaper overseas products. Peanut butter is one of South… Read more »
Malawi: Battery Storage Project Offers Partial Relief for Malawi's Power Woes
Nyasa Times
Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) has raised expectations for a more stable power supply following the commissioning of a 20MW/40MWh Battery Energy Storage System… Read more »
Kenya: Hustler Fund Disbursements Hit Sh90bn As Repeat Borrowing, Savings Rise
Capital FM
The government says the Hustler Fund has now disbursed Sh90 billion to borrowers since its launch, highlighting growing uptake of the flagship credit scheme among micro and small… Read more »
Nigeria: Vehicle Movement Halted As Delta Road Collapses
Vanguard
ASABA -- Vehicle movement to and from Illah in Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State has been disrupted following the collapse of the Illah-Ugbolu Road. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Sets Up Task Force to Tackle Illegal Mining After Bindura Damage
New Zimbabwe
CABINET has approved the establishment of a national Task Force to combat illegal mining as the government moves to address the damage caused by unregulated mining activities… Read more »
Rwanda: Bank of Kigali Launches Wellness Festival to Promote Healthier Workplace
New Times
Bank of Kigali (BK) has launched the inaugural BK Wellness Festival 2026, a four-day initiative bringing together health experts, nutritionists, fitness professionals and wellness… Read more »
Nigeria: ASUU Strike Stalls Examination in Nigerian University
Premium Times
The industrial action has left academic activities at a standstill, with students uncertain over when examinations will be rescheduled. Read more »
Nigeria: Local Govt Workers in Cross River Protest 11 Months' Unpaid Salaries
Premium Times
Newly employed local government workers in Cross River protested 11 months of unpaid salaries, alleging severe hardship and deaths among colleagues, while urging Governor Bassey… Read more »
Mozambique: Illegal Miners Take Control of Gold Mine in Montepuez
AIM
A group of illegal miners have taken control of Nairoto gold mine, in the Montepuez district, in the northern Mozambican province of Cabo Delgado. Read more »
Nigeria: FG Approves ₦46 Billion for Kano Airport Runway Rehabilitation
Premium Times
The project is part of the Federal Government's ongoing efforts to modernise airport infrastructure and improve safety, operational efficiency, and passenger experience. Read more »
South Africa: Auto Strike Will Set a Precedent, Says Union
GroundUp
NUMSA says Chinese company BAIC is paying far below industry rates Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Joins Global Race for Green Hydrogen
Independent (Kampala)
As the world develops green hydrogen for industries from steel to aviation, Uganda is seeking to turn its renewable energy advantage into a new engine for industrial growth Read more »
Ethiopia: ET Posts USD 9.1bln Revenue
Reporter
CEO Mesfin Tasew awaits green light for retirement Read more »
Kenya: KCB Gets Sh12.9bn From EU Bank for SME Lending
Capital FM
KCB Bank Kenya has secured Sh12.9 billion from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to expand lending to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), with a… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia's Extractive Reforms Under Global Spotlight
Liberian Observer
Liberia is preparing to take its extractive sector reform agenda to the global stage after the Liberia Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (LEITI) Multi-Stakeholder Group… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Passes First IMF Programme Assessment, but Risks Remain
New Zimbabwe
THE International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed the first review of Zimbabwe's 10-month Staff-Monitored Programme (SMP), projecting continued single-digit inflation while… Read more »
Kenya: KNCCI Welcomes One-Month Delay to Higher Cargo Tax Changes
Capital FM
The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) has welcomed a compromise between traders and the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) that will see the customs benchmark… Read more »
Rwanda: Your Pension Doubled and That Smaller Pay Slip Is Good News
New Times
If you are formally employed, you may have noticed a little less landing in your account each month. Since January 2025, the mandatory pension contribution rose from 6 percent to… Read more »
