July 04
Mozambique: Mozambique and Tanzania to Introduce Coastal Shipping Services
AIM
Mozambique and Tanzania intend to introduce coastal shipping services in order to boost trade between the two countries, undertaken by small and medium-sized enterprises. Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania Ready to Enter the World of AI
Daily News
THE Information and Communication Technologies Commission (ICTC) has revealed that the country is ready to deploy Artificial Intelligence (IA) whilst allaying fear among Tanzanians… Read more »
Ghana: Trade and Industry Minister Finds Himself in a Fix Over the 'Cement Pricing'
Accra Times
Trade Minister K.T. Hammond finds himself in a fix as Speaker advises him to withdraw 'cement pricing' LI Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's First Batch of Directly Imported Fuel Arrives in Mombasa
Capital FM
The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has announced the arrival of the first consignment of directly imported Ugandan fuel in the Port of Mombasa. Read more »
Mauritius: EU and IOC Sign Grant Agreement to Strengthen Maritime Safety
Government of Mauritius
As part of the strategic effort to reinforce maritime security in the region, the European Union (EU) and the Indian Ocean Commission (IOC), signed, today, in Ebène, a grant… Read more »
Nigeria: Kwara, Niger Governors Laud Tinubu On Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway Project [press release]
Premium Times
188 kilometres of the Sokoto-Badagry highway cut through different Kwara communities, while 125 kilometres are on Niger land Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Unveils New Rate in Mining Sector
Premium Times
Mr Alake explained that the review underscores the federal government's commitment to increasing revenue from solid minerals Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt Increases Royalties, Fees for Mining Operations
Leadership
The Federal Government has increased royalties, various fees and levies paid by those operating in the country's minerals and mining industry. Read more »
Ghana: Commit to Ambitious Energy Transition Timelines ...Political Parties Urged
Ghanaian Times
The new government to be formed after this year's election must commit to more ambitious energy transition timelines and to actively attract investments into the renewable energy… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Workers Spend 65% of Salary On Foods - UN
Daily Trust
The United Nations (UN) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led federal government to make dedicated budgetary allocation to curb food insecurity. Read more »
Namibia: Agriculture Ministry to Up Loans to Resettled Farmers to N$500 000
Namibian
The Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform is discussing raising the initial loan amount for resettlement farmers from N$200 000 to N$500 000 with the Agricultural Bank of… Read more »
Nigeria: Reverse New Electricity Tariff, Its Killing People, Economy - NLC
Vanguard
Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC has demanded for the immediate reversal of the new electricity tariff which took effect on July 1, saying it is killing the people and the economy. Read more »
Nigeria: Our Economy Can Be Turned Around in Few Months - Dangote
Vanguard
President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has said that Nigerian economy can be turned around in few months. Read more »
Nigeria: Many Feared Dead As Two-Storey Plaza Collapses in Amawbia Market
Vanguard
MANY people were feared dead when a two-storey plaza collapsed at Eke Amawbia market in Awka South local government area of Anambra State. Read more »
South Africa: Storm of Protest Brewing Over City Power Vs Eskom Prepaid Electricity Tariff Hike Disparities [analysis]
Daily Maverick
There are about 950,000 indigent households in the City of Johannesburg metropolitan area that should be receiving free basic electricity. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Expects U.S.$10.5 Billion From IMF, WB [opinion]
Reporter
Ethiopia is negotiating with the IMF and World Bank for USD 10.5 billion in financial assistance, according to Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD). Read more »
Malawi: Malawi to Benefit From Euro 15 Million EU/ITU Broadband Mapping Initiative
Nyasa Times
Malawi is amongst 11 sub-Saharan African countries that have been selected to benefit from initiative by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) to implement national… Read more »
Nigeria: NNPC, NIPCO Commission 12 CNG Stations in FCT, Lagos
Premium Times
These CNG stations, according to NNPC Ltd, feature advanced reciprocating and hydraulic booster compressors Read more »
Nigeria: Obi Backs Dangote, Says Interest Rate Stifling Growth
Premium Times
"We need to reverse course and only initiate policies that can lead to growth and the birth of a new Nigeria." Read more »
Africa: Nigeria Wins Bid to Host $5 Billion Africa Energy Bank
Premium Times
The bank, according to the government, is expected to facilitate access to funding for energy projects, thereby catalysing economic growth and enhancing energy security Read more »
Nigeria: CBN Warns Banks Not to Reject Mutilated Naira Notes
Premium Times
The CBN shall not hesitate to apply strict sanctions on DMBs who are reported to have rejected deposits of Naira banknotes from the public, under any guise. Read more »
Nigeria: No State Can Pay New Minimum Wage Without Increase in Earnings - Oyebanji
Premium Times
Mr Oyebanji said that whatever is going to be approved as the new minimum wage must reflect fiscal federalism, ability and capacity to pay Read more »
Nigeria: ASUU Stages Protest, Demands Unpaid Salaries, Renegotiation With Govt
Premium Times
Mr Adeleye warned that if the government continues to disregard the union's demands, it might have no choice but to embark on another industrial action. Read more »
Kenya: Raphael Owino Named New Debt Management Boss At Treasury
Capital FM
The Public Service Commission (PSC) has appointed Raphael Owino as the new Director General of Public Debt Management at Treasury. Read more »
Tunisia: Banknote and Coin Manufacturing Expenses Up to Tnd 3.9 Million
Tunis Afrique Presse
Banknote and coin manufacturing expenses totalled TND 3.9 million at the close of the 2023 financial year, compared with TND 22.4 million the previous year. Read more »