July 04
Rwanda: Rwanda's Tax Revenues Rose From Rwf68bn in 1998 to Over Rwf2.6tn in 2023/24 - RRA
New Times
Rwanda's tax revenue collection steadily grew from Rwf68 billion in 1998, just a year after the Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) was established, to more than Rwf2.6 trillion,… Read more »
Tunisia: Exporti - New Programme to Help 150 Industrial Companies Export to EU Markets
Tunis Afrique Presse
Some 150 Tunisian industrial companies wishing to export to the European Union (EU) will be supported by the new Exporti programme "Exportez Tounsi." Read more »
Tanzania: Samia Praises PBZ's Expansion, Nyusi Requests Branch
Daily News
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has commended the efforts made by the People's Bank of Zanzibar (PBZ) through its expansion plan in various regions of the country, particularly… Read more »
Tanzania: Single Window System for Businesses Kicks Off
Daily News
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Zanzibar Trade and Industrial Development Minister, Omar Said Shaaban, announced on Monday the implementation of a single window system designed to streamline… Read more »
Tunisia: Banknotes and Coins in Circulation Up 10.7 Percent in 2023 (Bct Report)
Tunis Afrique Presse
The level of banknotes and coins in circulation has been on the rise for several years, recording an annual increase of 10.7% to TND 20.842 million in 2023, compared with TND… Read more »
Malawi: Despite Good Sales At Auction, Tobacco Growers Still Frustrated With Delays in Receiving Payment
Nyasa Times
Tobacco growers' representative body, Tobacco Association of Malawi (Tama) Trust, has expressed dismay at continued delays in receiving payment for tobacco sold. Read more »
Malawi: Govt Fears to Collect K172bn From Kabaza Import Tax Because Kabaza Owners Threatened 'We Will Not Vote for You'
Nyasa Times
It should shock you that government, despite being tough on other imports, is failing to collect about K172 billion from kabaza operators as they threaten politicians with votes,… Read more »
West Africa: Mines, and Energy Minister Wilmot Paye Advocates for Liberia At Ecowas 5th Ordinary Session of Ministerial Meeting On Integrated Water Resources
FrontPageAfrica
Liberia's Mines and Energy Minister, Hon. Wilmot Paye, along with other West African ministers, concluded the Ministerial Meeting on Integrated Water Resources in Abuja, Nigeria.… Read more »
Liberia: Traffic Court Judge Zubah Accused of Violating Judicial Canon in Business Post
FrontPageAfrica
FrontPageAfrica has observed that Traffic Court Judge, Karsor Zubah's recent Facebook post, advertising a business, runs contrary to Liberia's Judicial Canon Six. In his Facebook… Read more »
Uganda: UCAA Promises Drainage Redesigns to Prevent Future Entebbe Airport Floods
Nile Post
The Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities, and State Enterprises (COSASE) questioned officials from the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) on Wednesday about recent… Read more »
Kenya: Civil Servants Union Urges Officials to Join Gen Z Protests During Saba Saba Day
Capital FM
Civil Servants have been urged to come out in large numbers to on Saba Saba Day and join the Gen-Zs in protesting against Kenya's economic status. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Inaugurates Sokoto-Badagry Coastal Highway Construction August
Vanguard
President Bola Tinubu is scheduled to inaugurate the construction work of the 1000-km Sokoto-Badagry Coastal Highway in August. Read more »
Kenya: First Shipment of Ugandan Oil Docks in Mombasa
Capital FM
The first shipment of Ugandan oil imports has docked at the Mombasa port as Kampala shifts from third-party importation of the critical commodity. Read more »
Kenya: Manufacturers Hit As Kenya, Uganda Introduce 10% Duty On Imported Palm Oil
Business Day Africa
Manufacturers of edible oils face higher costs for importing crude palm oil after Kenya and Uganda increased the duty by 10 percent. Read more »
Kenya: KTDA Shifts Blame to IEBC for Clearing 'Sex Pest' Director
Business Day Africa
Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) has distanced itself from the election of a director embroiled in a sex scandal, pointing the finger at the country's electoral body instead.… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Power Says 2 Million Pre-Paid Meters Already Updated
Capital FM
Kenya Power says a total of 2 million prepaid (token) meters have been updated in the last three weeks since the rollout of the 'Update Token Meter Yako Campaign' Read more »
Kenya: Edible Oil Manufacturers Decry Import Duty Imposed On Crude Oil
Capital FM
Cooking oil manufacturers have expressed deep concern over the introduction of a 10 percent import duty on crude oil warning it will cause significant price increases for cooking… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Flays Govt's Poor Implementation of N9 Trillion Capital Components in Budgets
This Day
The senate, yesterday, challenged the federal government to intensify efforts in funding the capital components of the three national budgets running concurrently. Read more »
Ghana: Fidelity Bank Commits ¢1 Million to Boost Ghana's Agricultural Sector
Accra Times
By providing substantial financial support and a platform for growth, the Bank aims to catalyse the transformation of Ghana's agricultural sector, making it more resilient,… Read more »
Namibia: Entrepo Receives Debt Funding Solution of N$900 Million From Rmb Namibia
Namibia Economist
A Government employee lending institution and Long term insurer, acting as the trusted advisor, Entrepo Holdings has secured an N$900 million debt funding solution from RMB… Read more »
Uganda: Insurance Companies Raise Shs1.6 Trillion in Gross Premiums
Nile Post
Uganda's insurance industry raised shs1.6 trillion in gross written premiums in the year 2023, the regulator, Insurance Regulatory Authority has said. Read more »
Nigeria: Opening Model for Economic, Financial Inclusion Underway - Shettima [press release]
Premium Times
The federal government had on 25 April unveiled the Aso Accord on Economic and Financial Inclusion, a multi-pronged blueprint designed to achieve universal access to financial… Read more »
Tunisia: Tunis Stock Exchange - Tunindex Up 2.51 Percent in June 2024
Tunis Afrique Presse
The Tunindex closed the month of June 2024 at 9,726.08 points, up 2.51% after a gain of 4.22% in May 2024, according to the monthly analysis published on Wednesday by the Tunis… Read more »
Mozambique: Insurance Companies Must Create Services to Cover Low-Income Population
AIM
The Mozambican Deputy Minister of Economy and Finance, Amílcar Tivane, has challenged the insurance companies operating in the country to create inclusive services in order… Read more »
July 03
Africa: Reducing Malaria Could Boost Africa's Economy By $126.9 Billion - Report
Premium Times
The report noted that Nigeria's economy could gain $35 billion and international trade $80.7 billion by 2030. Read more »