January 29
Malawi: Limbe Vendors Storm MRA Offices in Protest Over New Tax System
Nyasa Times
Traders from Limbe in Blantyre yesterday staged a rare and symbolic protest by marching to the offices of the Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) to submit a petition rejecting the new… Read more »
Ethiopia: WB, Ethiopia Agree to Strengthen Partnership, Support for Macroeconomic Reforms
ENA
The World Bank and Ethiopia have agreed to strengthen their partnership and continuous support to sustain the macroeconomic reforms. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia, Brazil Sign Market Access Protocol That Enhances Ethiopia's Accession to WTO
ENA
Ethiopia and Brazil have signed a Bilateral Market Access Protocol on trade in goods and services, an important milestone in Ethiopia's accession process to the WTO. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria, Türkiye Engagement Shows Tinubu's Commitment to End Terrorism - Minister
Leadership
The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd), has said Nigeria's recent engagement with the Republic of Türkiye demonstrated President Bola Tinubu's commitment to… Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Government Targets 50m Beneficiaries As 34m Nigerians Receive Cash Transfers - Minister
Leadership
The Federal Government has said that it has so far provided conditional cash transfers to more than 34 million vulnerable Nigerians as part of its ongoing efforts to cushion… Read more »
Namibia: No Food Shortages - Namib Mills
Namibian
NAMIB Mills has played down claims that its employees' ongoing strike is leading to food shortages. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda, Mexico Mark 50 Years of Diplomatic Ties
New Times
Rwanda and Mexico on Wednesday, January 28, marked 50 years of diplomatic relations, reflecting on growing cooperation in diplomacy, finance, tourism and multilateral engagement. Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania Agrees to Deepen Ties With the UK's Developing Countries Trading Scheme
Daily News
TANZANIA and the United Kingdom have agreed to deepen cooperation in trade, industry, and investment, with a particular focus on raising awareness among the business community… Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania Allows Its Lawyers to Provide Legal Aid in Cases With No Conflict of Interest
Daily News
THE Ministry of Constitution and Legal Affairs has launched a new program that will enable government lawyers and legal officers with qualifications to practice independently to… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Strategic Anchor in Regional Diplomacy - Swedish Ambassador
ENA
Sweden is actively pivoting its long-standing partnership with Ethiopia from development aid toward a robust framework of trade and investment, seeking to capitalize on the… Read more »
Botswana: Govt Acts to Decongest Princess Marina
Botswana Daily News
Government has launched an urgent reset of Botswana's public health system, moving to take over Sir Ketumile Masire Teaching Hospital (SKMTH), decongest Princess Marina Hospital… Read more »
Kenya: Court Allows Phased Rice Imports, Moves to Protect Local Farmers
Capital FM
The Kerugoya High Court has approved the phased importation of duty-free rice to address Kenya's production shortfall, while ordering the government to first buy all available… Read more »
Kenya: Why William Ruto Remains the Perfect Candidate - Mark Bichachi [opinion]
Capital FM
I spent years campaigning against President William Ruto. That meant spending years studying him -- the man, the leader, the political juggernaut, and most importantly, Ruto the… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Chairs AU Reform Oversight Meeting, Reaffirms Push for Institutional Overhaul
Capital FM
President William Ruto has reaffirmed the urgency of reforming the African Union (AU), saying the process is critical to ensuring the continental body remains responsive to… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Is Not Selling Safaricom, MP Kimani Kuria to Critics
Capital FM
The government is not selling Safaricom PLC but is instead leveraging a portion of its shareholding, National Assembly Finance and National Planning Committee Chairperson Kuria… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Brings Real Change, Unlike Uhuru - Junet Mohamed
Capital FM
National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed on Thursday took a swipe at former President Uhuru Kenyatta during the NYOTA Capital disbursement event at Gusii Stadium, praising… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Hidden Credit Crisis - Millions Have Accounts but Few Borrow: New Report
Capital FM
Despite Kenya's impressive strides in financial inclusion, a new report highlights a troubling gap: millions of adults hold accounts but remain disconnected from formal credit… Read more »
Kenya: Who Isn't Paying Taxes? Treasury Flags Sharp Drop in Kenya's Tax-to-GDP Ratio
Capital FM
The government is collecting a shrinking share of taxes from its expanding economy, with the National Treasury warning that the country's tax-to-GDP ratio has fallen sharply over… Read more »
Mozambique: Government Identifies Safe Regions to Accommodate Flood Victims
AIM
Mozambican President Daniel Chapo on Wednesday announced that his government has identified, in Maputo province, safe regions on high ground to accommodate households affected by… Read more »
Kenya: Winnie Odinga Moves to Reclaim ODM's Moral Center
Capital FM
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 28 -- The battle for the soul of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has moved from the party's corridors to the public stage, as East African Legislative… Read more »
Kenya: Inside President Ruto's Govt Plan to Cut VAT and Review Income Tax Rates
Capital FM
The government is considering reducing Value Added Tax (VAT) from the current 16 per cent to 15 per cent and reviewing income tax rates as part of wider reforms aimed at easing the… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Looks to Raise $825m From Pipeline Company Stake Sale
Daba Finance
The Kenyan government has launched the sale of a 65% stake in the Kenya Pipeline Company, setting up what is expected to be East Africa's largest initial public offering in… Read more »
Uganda: Govt Plans Private-Sector Subsidies to Expand Affordable Housing, Tackle Slums
Independent (Kampala)
Government is considering providing subsidies to the private sector to spur the construction of low-cost housing in both rural and urban areas, in a move aimed at curbing the rapid… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria At the Threshold - Elections As State Design, Not Elite Ritual
Premium Times
Nigeria does not need another cycle of hope deferred. It needs a shared agenda, institutional discipline, and a renewed social contract anchored in obligation, justice, and… Read more »
Ethiopia: Election Board Requests Academic Calendar Adjustment to Facilitate Student Voting in 7th General Election
Addis Standard
The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) has called on universities and the Ministry of Education to adjust academic schedules to allow students sufficient time to… Read more »
