January 09
Nigeria: NUPRC, Nmdpra Deepen Partnership, Set to Resolve Regulatory Overlaps, Other Issues
This Day
· Eyesan seeks support on ongoing licensing round Read more »
Nigeria: UBA Exceeds N500bn CBN's Capital Requirement After Raising N157.84bn
This Day
United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) has exceeded the N500 billion capital requirement of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) after successfully raising N157.84 billion from its fully… Read more »
Nigeria: KPMG Identifies Errors, Inconsistencies, Gaps, Others in New Tax Laws
This Day
· Says shortfalls need urgent reconsideration to attain stated objectives of tax reform Read more »
Nigeria: Heirs Technologies Gets NRS Accreditation to Support E-Invoicing Compliance
This Day
Heirs Technologies, a subsidiary of the Heirs Holdings Group, has secured accreditation from the Nigeria Revenue Service as a System Integrator for the Federal Government's… Read more »
January 08
Nigeria: African Fintechs Projected to Grow Profitably, Sustain the Continent in 2026
This Day
African Fintech Summit (AFTS), the premier global initiative dedicated to African Financial Technology (Fintech) ecosystem, has projected African Fintechs in its 2026 Outlook, as… Read more »
Sudan: Darfur - Tasees to Establish 'El Mustaqbal' Financial Exchange to Address Liquidity Shortage'
Dabanga
The Sudan Founding Alliance (Tasees) says it has decided to take initial steps to create a banking system in the areas under its control in Darfur, by establishing a financial… Read more »
Sudan: Sudanese Journalists Syndicate Head - 'Three Scenarios Await Sudan in 2026'
Dabanga
The Secretary-General of the Sudanese Journalists Syndicate, Mohamed Abdelaziz, says that he is not very optimistic about the outcomes and conditions of Sudan in 2026, in light of… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: DRC Remembers Fatal Plane Crash in Kinshasa City Centre, 30 Years On
RFI
On 8 January 1996, a Russian-built Antonov aircraft crashed into a market in Kinshasha city centre, killing at least 237 people in one of the worst tragedies in African aviation… Read more »
Africa: Economic Output Expected to Grow by Four Percent This Year
UN News
The global economy has shown resilience amid turbulence during the past year, including shifting trade policies - yet growth remains subdued and far below pre-pandemic levels, the… Read more »
Ghana: 7 Perish in Offinso-Abofuor Highway Accident
Ghanaian Times
Seven people died and dozens sustained injuries in separate road accidents yesterday when a commercial bus travelling from Techiman to Kumasi collided with a broken-down cement… Read more »
Africa: Africa Squeezed Between Import Substitution and Dependency Syndrome
IPS
Squeezed between import substitution and dependency syndrome, a condition characterized by a set of associated economic symptoms--that is rules and regulations--majority of African… Read more »
Kenya: What the Venezuela Crisis Means for Kenya's Fuel Prices and Economy
Capital FM
Kenya could be among the indirect beneficiaries of the geopolitical upheaval unfolding in Venezuela following the arrest of President Nicolás Maduro by United States forces… Read more »
Namibia: Makhadzi Finds Healing in Music Following Car Accident
Namibian
Determined not to let her recent accident define her, South Africa's queen of dance music, Makhadzi, is showcasing her hardworking spirit and perseverance as she recovers. Read more »
Sudan: Wali of Khartoum State Affirms State Support for National Institutions' Efforts to Develop Solar Energy Systems With Chinese Expertise
SNA
- The Wali of Khartoum State affirmed the state's support for initiatives led by national institutions to develop solar energy systems by establishing partnerships with the Chinese… Read more »
Sudan: Energy Minister Continues Inspection of Power Stations in Khartoum for Second Day
SNA
- Energy Minister, Engineer Mua'tasim Ibrahim Ahmed, continued his field inspection of electricity facilities in Khartoum State for the second day on Thursday. Read more »
Tunisia: PM At Council of Ministers Urges Swift Solutions to Issues Hindering Project Progress
Tunis Afrique Presse
Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri stressed the need to find immediate solutions to all issues that may hinder the progress of public projects and private investment initiatives. Read more »
Rwanda: Electric Buses Set to Expand in Kigali Under New Govt Tender
New Times
The Government has invited bids from qualified electric bus manufacturers, leasing companies, fleet operators and integrated e-mobility solution providers to supply electric buses… Read more »
Rwanda: $3.2bn of Investments Created Over 50,000 Jobs - NISR
New Times
Rwanda's investment performance over the past eight years shows how sustained capital inflows continue to support job creation, even as global and regional economic conditions… Read more »
Lesotho: 21 Years Strong!
Lesotho Times
...how Standard Lesotho Bank LETOFE Lifestyle is shaping Africa's creative economy Read more »
South Africa: Eastern Cape Road Deaths Drop During Festive Season
Scrolla
Eastern Cape road deaths dropped from 219 to 153 between December and early January officials say. Police arrested 1,993 drunk drivers across the province including 308 in Nelson… Read more »
South Africa: Wheelchair Users Spend Hundreds When Taxis Won't Stop for Them
Scrolla
A wheelchair user says taxi drivers refuse to take her, forcing her to hire transport that costs hundreds of rands each month. After paying for transport, she says little money… Read more »
South Africa: Township Dice Games Rise As Jobless Youths Look for Quick Cash
Scrolla
With unemployment high, many young men say gambling is the only way to get quick money for food, transport or daily needs. Gambling workshops found most township gamblers are… Read more »
Uganda: Man Shot Over Shs50,000 Debt
Nile Post
Police are investigating a shooting incident in which a 22-year-old man was shot by his neighbour following a disagreement over an unpaid debt of Shs50,000 in Nabilatuk District. Read more »
Uganda: Govt Hands Laptops to 176 District Communicators to Strengthen Grassroots Information Flow
Nile Post
The Ministry of ICT and National Guidance has handed over laptops to 176 District Communication Officers in a move aimed at strengthening government information dissemination and… Read more »
Uganda: First Lady Calls for Women's Bank to Deepen Economic Empowerment
Nile Post
The First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Mrs Janet Kataha Museveni, has called on women to establish a women-led bank to consolidate gains in economic empowerment… Read more »
