January 08
Sudan: Transport Minister Meets Transport Chambers Union, Announces Opening of Southern Crossing and Free Zone in Kosti
SNA
- Minister of Infrastructure and Transport Saif Al-Nasr Al-Tijani Haroun met with a delegation of the Sudanese Transport Chambers Union to review impediments facing the transport… Read more »
Sudan: Khartoum Stadiums Set for Swift Rehabilitation, Sports Life to Return Soon
SNA
- The Higher Committee for the Rehabilitation of Khartoum Stadiums has launched a comprehensive plan to restore the capital's main sports venues, including Al-Hilal and Al-Merrikh… Read more »
Gambia: Police Confirm 7 Dead in Farafenni-Soma Highway Road Accident
The Point
Police in Farafenni have responded to a fatal road traffic accident that occurred along the Farafenni-Jarra Soma Highway, between Farafenni and Bereto. Read more »
Gambia: GRA to Collect D27.5b Revenue in 2026 As Authority Records 21 Percent Growth in 2025
The Point
The Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) has been tasked to collect D27.5 billion in revenue for the government in 2026, Commissioner General Yankuba Darboe has said. Read more »
Tunisia: Tap Forum On 'Investing in Sports Infrastructure' Gets Underway [update 1]
Tunis Afrique Presse
A forum on "Investing in Sports Infrastructure for Higher competitiveness" opened Thursday at the premises of the Arab States Broadcasting Union (ASBU). Read more »
Kenya: Cashew Nuts Revival to Create 350,000 Jobs, Add Sh30bn to GDP
Capital FM
The government plans to revive Kenya's struggling cashew nut industry, with projections showing the sector could create up to 350,000 jobs and contribute more than Sh30 billion to… Read more »
Uganda: Elections Loom, Yields Hold Steady - Experts Advise Investors to Stay the Course
Nile Post
As Uganda heads into the 2026 election period, economists and financial market experts are urging investors to remain calm and maintain a strategic approach, emphasizing that… Read more »
Uganda: Mubende Municipality Officials Remanded Over Market Extortion
Nile Post
The Magistrate's Court has remanded two Mubende Municipality officials to Kaweeri Prison over allegations of extorting money from vendors at Mubende Central Market. Read more »
Uganda: Next Creata - When Creativity Becomes a Career
Nile Post
Next Creata is kicking off the year with energy, ambition, and a bold vision for the future of young creatives. Read more »
Uganda: Police Arrest 20-Year-Old Over UPDF Impersonation, Inciting Tiktok Video
Nile Post
Security agencies have arrested a 20-year-old man accused of impersonating a Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) officer and making inciting statements in a video circulated on… Read more »
Namibia: Koryx Copper Seeks to Raise N$300m for Haib Project
Namibian
Canadian company Koryx Copper, which is developing the Haib Copper Project in Namibia, made a deal to raise C$25 million (approximately N$300 million) by selling new shares of… Read more »
Namibia: The 2025/2026 Proposed Tax Measures
Namibian
Interest rate cuts expected next month Read more »
Namibia: NCAA Defends Decision to Deny Ishowspeed Aviation Permits
Namibian
The Namibia Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has denied that it acted unreasonably in denying permits to American streamer Darren Watkins Jr, popularly known as IShowSpeed. Read more »
Nigeria: Amnesty International Condemns Unlawful Arrest of Man Over Online Criticism
Premium Times
Amnesty International called on the Nigerian government to ensure prompt release Mr Salim reportedly arrested by the police for criticising a government official. Read more »
Nigeria: Nestle Expands Global Recall of Baby Formula Over Contamination Concerns
Premium Times
According to Nestle, the recalled products may contain cereulide, a toxin known to trigger nausea and vomiting. Read more »
South Africa: Inflation Set to Drop in 2026 but Everyday Prices Will Stay High
Scrolla
Inflation may fall to about 3% in 2026, helped by lower food prices, a stronger rand and fuel price cuts. Slower inflation means prices rise more slowly, not that they go back… Read more »
Tunisia: Tap Roundtable Meeting On 'Investing in Sports Infrastructure' Gets Underway
Tunis Afrique Presse
A roundtable meeting on "Investing in Sports Infrastructure for Higher competitiveness" opened Thursday at the premises of the Arab States Broadcasting Union (ASBU). Read more »
South Africa: Municipal Electricity Failure Is Not Simply a Local Municipal Problem, but a Structural Economic Risk
Daily Maverick
South Africa's municipal electricity debt crisis is often reduced to a familiar story: failing councils, weak billing systems, political interference and a culture of non-payment.… Read more »
South Africa: SA Maize Futures At Four-Year Lows, Good News for Inflation, Mixed Outcomes for Farmers
Daily Maverick
South Africa's white and yellow maize futures have slid to four-year lows as a stronger rand, global oversupply and La Niña rains collide. Cheaper maize should cool food… Read more »
Kenya: Airtel Ranked Ahead of Safaricom On Affordability
Capital FM
Airtel has emerged as the most preferred mobile network in Kenya on affordability, beating larger rivals including Safaricom, Jamii Telecommunications and Telkom Kenya, according… Read more »
Kenya: A Call to Action - All Road Accidents Are Avoidable
Capital FM
Kenya ended 2025 with a troubling statistic: road accident fatalities rose by 3.4 per cent compared to 2024, exacting a heavy toll on the country's economic and social development.… Read more »
Kenya: Scam Alert! These Quick Loan Offers Are Not From Kenyan Asset Finance Company M-Kopa
Africa Check
Scam alert! These quick loan offers are not from Kenyan asset finance company M-Kopa Read more »
Malawi: Student Loans Board Turns the Corner, Recovers K1.2 Billion As Repayment Culture Takes Root
Nyasa Times
The Higher Education Students Loans and Grants Board is finally beginning to see tangible results from its long-running push to enforce loan repayments, recovering more than K1.2… Read more »
Malawi: NBM Plc Year-End Interest Credit Excites Customers
Nyasa Times
National Bank of Malawi (NBM) P Read more »
Africa: What Challenges Does the World Economy Face in 2026? [analysis]
Independent (Kampala)
From trade tensions and high debt burdens to fears of an AI stocks bubble, the global economy will face an array of risks that could dampen growth in the new year Read more »
