January 06
Nigeria: Data Consumption Soars 35 Percent to 13.2m Terabytes On Rising Internet Usage - - NCC
Leadership
Nigeria's data traffic in 2025 skyrocketed by 35 per cent to a projected full-year total exceeding 13.2 million terabytes (TB), driven by surging internet usage across mobile and… Read more »
Rwanda: Climate Shocks Renew Calls to Scale Up Farmers' Insurance
New Times
Only six per cent of farmers in Rwanda currently have crop and livestock insurance, resulting in substantial losses during extreme weather events such as droughts, flooding, hail,… Read more »
Rwanda: City of Kigali Explains Newly Adjusted Land Tax
New Times
The City of Kigali has explained that newly adjusted rates of land tax payable per square metre were approved by the city council in February 2025. Read more »
Nigeria: 19 Banks Meet New Capital Requirements Ahead of March 31 Deadline
Leadership
With less than 90 days to the recapitalisation deadline for banks in the country, 19 banks have now met the new capital requirements ahead of the March 31, 2026 deadline given by… Read more »
Africa: Oladipo - Africa's Voice On Global Data Governance
Leadership
Professor Francisca Onaolapo Oladipo has joined the ranks of Nigerians flying the country's flag in the international community. Read more »
Kenya: Why KCB Took a Minority Stake in Pesapal
Capital FM
KCB Bank Group has opted for a minority investment in payment solutions firm Pesapal as part of a strategy to gain exposure to the fast-growing fintech sector while avoiding the… Read more »
Kenya: Sossion Calls for Continuous Review of CBE Pathways
Capital FM
Veteran trade unionist Wilson Sossion has called for a continuous review of the Competency Based Education (CBE) pathways to ensure they remain relevant to learners and aligned… Read more »
Kenya: KPC Shares Set to List At NSE in January, Says Ruto
Capital FM
Shares of the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) are set to begin trading at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) in January, President William Ruto has said, signalling progress in the… Read more »
Kenya: Boat Riding Competition Shines Spotlight On Fish-for-Sex Menace in Rarieda
Capital FM
Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO) Founder and CEO Dr. Kennedy Odede has rolled out an innovative boat-riding competition at Luanda Kotieno Beach in Rarieda, Siaya County, aimed… Read more »
Liberia: Police Probe Alleged Smuggling of Electricity Meters Meant for River Cess Homes
Liberian Investigator
- As families in Cestos City, Rivercess County wait in darkness for electricity promised under the rural electrification program, police are investigating allegations that meters… Read more »
Nigeria: Regentmfb Disburses N10bn to Enhance Financial Inclusion
This Day
Regent Microfinance Bank (RegentMFB) has disbursed over N10 billion in cumulative loans to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across the country.The disbursement… Read more »
Nigeria: Kedco Promotes 1,500 Employees to Boost Performance
This Day
Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) has approved the promotion of 1,500 members of staff as part of its ongoing commitment to staff welfare, motivation, and building a… Read more »
Nigeria: Tax Reform and the Cost of Silence
This Day
In recent weeks, Nigeria has been awash with heated debates over the newly introduced tax law. From social media timelines to informal discussions in public spaces, opinions have… Read more »
North Africa: Egypt's Tactful Ai Partners With Consumer Finance Firm Valu
Daba Finance
Egypt-based Tactful AI has partnered with consumer finance company Valu to improve customer engagement across Valu's digital platforms, as financial firms in the region invest in… Read more »
Uganda: Nala Secures PSP and PSO Licences From Bank of Uganda
Daba Finance
African payments startup Nala has been granted Payment Service Provider and Payment System Operator licences by the Bank of Uganda, expanding its regulatory footprint in East… Read more »
January 05
Nigeria: Flutterwave Acquires Mono in Deal Reportedly Valued Up to $40m
Daba Finance
Flutterwave has acquired Nigerian open banking startup Mono in an all-stock transaction valued between $25 million and $40 million, according to people familiar with the deal. Read more »
Kenya: High-Profile Adani Power Deal Among Projects Halted By State
Capital FM
The government has officially announced the termination of the Adani-sponsored Power Transmission Lines project, which had faced intense public scrutiny after receiving approval… Read more »
Uganda: Bobi Wine Appeals to Elon Musk After Starlink Shutdown Ahead of Uganda Election
Capital FM
Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine has appealed directly to billionaire tech entrepreneur Elon Musk, urging him to intervene following the shutdown of Starlink internet services… Read more »
Africa: Cedi Ends 2025 As 4th Best Performing Currency in Africa
Ghanaian Times
The Ghana cedi ended 2025 as the 4th best performing currency in Africa. Read more »
Nigeria: NDLEA Detains 22 Indians Over Ship Laden With Cocaine
Vanguard
...Nabs 'Mama Kerosine', seizes opioids, skunk in 5 states Read more »
East Africa: Uganda's Trade Deficit Narrows By Over 70 Percent As Export Earnings Surge
Nile Post
Uganda's merchandise trade position improved markedly in October 2025, with the trade deficit narrowing significantly on the back of a strong rebound in export earnings, according… Read more »
Zambia: APM Delivers - Over 100,000 Tonnes of Maize From Zambia Begin Arriving in Malawi
Nyasa Times
President Peter Mutharika is keeping his promise to fight hunger in Malawi as the first batch of 103,000 metric tonnes of maize--part of the 200,000MT procured from Zambia--begins… Read more »
South Africa: SA Marks Over 200 Days of Uninterrupted Power Supply
SAnews.gov.za
South Africa has had over 200 days free of interrupted power supply, indicating that Eskom's power system remains stable. Read more »
Ethiopia: Stabilizing Food Prices in a Time of Global Uncertainty - Lessons From Addis Ababa
ENA
Globally, cities face the reality of rising food prices. Such disruptions as supply chain breakdowns, climate-related shocks, inflation, and emerging trends of geopolitical… Read more »
Nigeria: Death Toll in Yobe Boat Accident Hits 29, Buni Mourns
Leadership
Yobe State Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, has condoled with the families of 29 persons who died in a boat mishap in Nguru local government area, describing the incident as a… Read more »
