June 12
Kenya: Airtel to Rival Safaricom, Zuku With New Home Internet
Capital FM
Airtel Kenya is entering the Kenyan home internet market with the rollout of home broadband. Read more »
Kenya: Atwoli Re-Elected As ILO Member for the Fifth Time
Capital FM
The Central Organisation of Trade Union (COTU) Secretary General Francis Atwoli has been re-elected as the titular member of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) for the… Read more »
Nigeria: Banking Industry Workers' Union Expresses Concerns Over Heritage Bank Staff's Future
Premium Times
The union expresses concerns over the fate of its members in Heritage Bank, saying that they should not be unfairly treated. Read more »
Zimbabwe: 'Business Units Foster Rapid Economic Growth, Transform Farming Landscape'
The Herald
GOVERNMENT continues to demonstrate its commitment to transforming the lives of rural communities with 43 school business units, nine youth business units, 157 village business… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Explaining Quarterly Payment Dates
The Herald
In Zimbabwe, people and companies who earn income (excluding employee income) need to pay taxes in advance on a quarterly basis. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Change Booths Will Aid Zig Circulation [editorial]
The Herald
New Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Governor Dr John Mushayavanhu is at least talking to the right people when it comes to the problems of the small change, most of the major kombi… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Marandure Appointed Imc Managing Director
The Herald
IMC Communications, the exclusive distributor of Starlink Services in Zimbabwe, has with immediate effect appointed information technology expert and former ZOL executive, Mr Denny… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zim Seeks Investment Banks to Drive Growth
The Herald
Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube has issued a clarion call to investors, urging them to establish an investment bank the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Retailers Pledge to Address Change Shortages
The Herald
Retailers yesterday promised to approach banks to get ZiG coins and the small-denomination notes to help resolve the shortage of small change, which has been building up since last… Read more »
Southern Africa: Packed Schedule for President During SADC Summit
The Herald
President Mnangagwa will have a packed schedule during the 44th SADC Summit in August as he is set to take his fellow Heads of State and Government on a tour of the Geo Pomona… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Bravura's Mining Projects Gather Momentum
The Herald
Bravura Mining Consortium's operations in Zimbabwe have gathered momentum through the acquisition of platinum mining machinery and the manufacture of the dense media separation… Read more »
June 11
South Africa: Post Office Workers Face Delays in Severance Payouts - South African News Briefs - June 11, 2024
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Sudan: Minister of Finance Reassures Citizens of the Success of the Agricultural Season
SNA
Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Dr. Jibril Ibrahim, reassured citizens and farmers of the state's great concern with the success of this year's agricultural season. Read more »
Africa: Africa's Freeports Should Boost Trade and Foreign Exchange Earnings - but Evidence Is Thin [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The concept of a freeport - an area where normal tax and customs rules don't apply - has existed for centuries. Over time, different terms have emerged. They include export… Read more »
Africa: The G7 Is Right to Put Food At the Heart of Climate Plans. but How Matters [opinion]
African Arguments
Policymaking that sidelines farmers in countries like Madagascar, where I am Agriculture Minister, can be as harmful as the climate crisis itself. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Agrees With IMF to Unlock 126.05bn Financing
Capital FM
The government has reached a staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which intends to pave the way for the disbursement of $976 million (Sh126.05… Read more »
Sudan: Minister of Agriculture Affirms Continuation of State's Efforts to Make the Agricultural Season a Success
SNA
Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, Dr. Abu Bakr Al-Bushra said that efforts were being continuous to provide the needs and requirements of the agricultural season and provide… Read more »
Angola: Angola and U.S. Address Energy Security
ANGOP
The Assistant Secretary for Energy Resources of the US State Department Geoffrey R. Pyatt is expected in Luanda on Wednesday to participate in the third US-Angola Energy Security… Read more »
Angola: Solidarity Economy Forum Focuses On Reality of Consumption in Angola
ANGOP
The second edition of the Solidarity Economy Forum scheduled to take place from 4 to 5 July, this year in Luanda Province, is focused on prioritising the reality of the country… Read more »
Malawi: Malawian Soldiers Search Forest for Missing Aircraft Carrying Vice-President Saulos Chilima [analysis]
Daily Maverick
President Chakwera was clinging to the hope of finding survivors after a plane carrying 10 people went missing during bad weather. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Economy Creates 200 000 New Jobs in First Quarter
The Herald
Zimbabwe's economy created an additional 2 00 000 new jobs in the first three months of this year, raising hope the economy may perform better than expected despite headwinds that… Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Announces New Date for Petrol Supply
Leadership
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has announced that the supply date for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) has been moved from June to mid-July. Read more »
Nigeria: Petrol From Dangote Refinery to Hit Market By July - Dangote
Premium Times
Mr Dangote explained that the date change was due to a delay that prompted the shift from the originally proposed date of June to mid-July. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Marketing, Communication Spending Reached N605.2 Billion in 2023 - Report
Premium Times
The top three contributors to marketing communication spending were cable TV, digital media, and creative and content production. Read more »
Nigeria: Enugu Tackles EEDC Over Power Disconnection Notice, Demands Refund of Govt's Investments
Premium Times
This is happening hours after the Enugu State Government allegedly sealed some offices of the EEDC in the state. Read more »