July 09
Namibia: Multichoice Encourages Public Participation in Voting for Content Creators of the Year
Namibia Economist
MultiChoice Namibia has launched the nominations for the DStv Content Creator Awards 2024, alongside the unveiling of their new website, namcca.com. Read more »
July 08
Kenya: Dennis Maina Spotlights the Future of African Igaming At the Sbea+ Summit
Capital FM
JULY 8 - Dennis Maina, Managing Partner at Suss Ads, a leading Marketing and Communications (MarTech) agency headquartered in Kenya, delivered a compelling keynote address at the… Read more »
Liberia: SRC's Closure Affects Nearly 1,500 Students
New Dawn
Management recently closed the Salala Rubber Corporation (SRC) in Weala, Margibi County, following a violent strike by aggrieved tappers. This is hampering the schooling of… Read more »
July 07
Angola: Expo-Uíge With a Turnover of Over 300 Million Kwanzas
ANGOP
The thirteenth edition of Expo-Uíge, which took place from the 3rd to the 7th of this month, in the city of Uíge, reached a turnover of 385 million kwanzas,… Read more »
July 05
Nigeria: Regulator Must Help Protect Human Rights By Ensuring No Conflict of Interest in Assessing Shell's Proposed Sale [press release]
AI London
Reacting to the hiring by the Nigerian oil regulator of the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and S&P Global to help scrutinize the sale of Shell's onshore assets in the country,… Read more »
Liberia: Investors Demand 'Prompt Action' Against Perpetrators of SRC Violence
Liberian Observer
A group of concessionaires in the agricultural sector are calling for "prompt and immediate action" on the part of the Government of Liberia in the arson and other near-fatal… Read more »
Malawi: Illovo Sugar Half Year Net Profit Down By K11 Billion Against Last Year's Performance
Nyasa Times
At its Investors' Forum on Wednesday, Illovo Sugar Malawi Plc disclosed that they have recorded a 2024 half year net profit of K22 billion, which is down by K11 billion against… Read more »
Kenya: Toror Factory Tea Faces Rejection As Chebochok Elected New Director Amid Sex Scandal
Capital FM
More multinational companies will stop buying tea from Toror Factory after the appointment of John Chebochok as a new director. Read more »
July 04
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 »
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 »
July 03
Uganda: MTN Launches Five-in-One SME Solutions Package
Nile Post
MTN Uganda has launched their innovative five-in-one solutions package targeting Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) at Nakawa Market. Read more »
Nigeria: Volkswagen Shuns Nigeria, Sets Up Auto Assembly Plant in Egypt
Daily Trust
Volkswagen Group Africa has signed an agreement with the Egyptian government to build and operate a new Body Shop and Assembly plant in the East Port Said Automotive Zone (EPAZ). Read more »
Nigeria: Casio Unveils Calculator Designed for Nigerian Curriculum
This Day
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Nigeria: LEI Designs Products in Response to Climate Change
This Day
International Energy Insurance (IEI) Plc, a subsidiary of Norrenberger Group, is adjusting its models of product offerings and risk management capabilities to respond to climate… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Concern Over Arrival of Dangote's Petrol
The Herald
Chairman of the Dangote Group: Aliko Dangote has said that Premium Motor Spirit popularly referred to as petrol from his refinery would hit the market in the third week of July.… Read more »
July 02
Ghana: Plastic Manufacturers Association Announce July 10 Demo
Accra Times
They claim the Ministry of Finance has yet to respond to a letter of request for a meeting, since April 2024. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Power Adds Two Electric Vehicles to Its Fleet
Capital FM
Simba Corporation, an automotive company, has delivered the first all-electric Mahindra XUV400 Sports Utility Vehicle to Kenya Power. Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote Condemns CBN's Interest Rate Hike
Leadership
Forbes' Africa's richest man and chairman of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has strongly criticised the Central Bank of Nigeria's (CBN) recent interest rate hike, which has… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Tea Company Protests Alleged Intimidation By Multinational Rival
Premium Times
Z&Y Black Tea accuses Promasidor Holdings of harassment of its workers over the similarity of trademarks. Read more »
North Africa: Royal Air Maroc Named Top Regional Carrier - Qatar Best Globally
Business Day Africa
Royal Air Maroc has been named the best regional carrier in Africa in this year's Skytrax ranking, while Ethiopia Airlines was voted the best continental company. Read more »
Kenya: Carepay Taps M-Tiba Boss As New CEO
Capital FM
Health payments provider CarePay International has picked Pieter Prickaerts as the new Managing Director to spearhead global expansion. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Biggest Epcc Firm, Nestoil Says 'Briefcase' Contractors Killing Oil Industry
This Day
Nestoil, Nigeria's biggest Engineering, Procurement, Construction & Commissioning (EPCC) company yesterday said that the principle of 'lowest bidder' which has been taken… Read more »
Nigeria: Discos Raise Revenue By N42.4bn After 230 Percent Hike in Tariff for Premium Customers
This Day
Electricity Distribution Companies (Discos) in Nigeria made additional revenue of N42.4 billion after the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) approved a hike in… Read more »
July 01
Africa: Nairobi Among Major Cities Routes in Africa Not Served By Airbus
Capital FM
Nairobi has been listed among the major city routes in Africa not served by Airbus, a global aerospace and aviation corporation. Read more »
Liberia: SRC Shuts Down Indefinitely
New Dawn
The Management of Salala Rubber Corporation or SRC, in Weala, Margibi County, has shut down indefinitely following last Thursday's violence by aggrieved workers, predominantly… Read more »