Ethiopia: Central Bank Postpones Fx Auction Amid Technical Issues

[Reporter] The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has postponed its latest foreign-exchange auction, citing "unforeseen technical issues."

Posted on: 9 June 2026 | 10:31 am

Somalia: Somaliland Eyes Tech Investment At London Tech Week

[Horn Diplomat] London, June 9 (Horn Diplomat) -- Somaliland's Director General of the Ministry of Communication and Technology, Aadan Abdillahi Abdalle, participated in London Tech Week 2026, joining global technology leaders, investors and policymakers at one of the world's largest technology conferences.

Posted on: 9 June 2026 | 9:12 am

Kenya: Murang'a Farmers Oppose Proposed 0.8pc Tea Export Levy

[Capital FM] Murang'a -- Tea farmers in Murang'a County have opposed a proposed 0.8 percent levy on tea exports, arguing that the additional charge could reduce the competitiveness of Kenyan tea in international markets.

Posted on: 9 June 2026 | 9:12 am

Kenya: NTSA Announces Portal Downtime in Transition to QR-Verified elogbook System

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has announced intermittent portal downtime from 4pm Tuesday until 8am Wednesday as it transitions to the new electronic logbook (eLogbook).

Posted on: 9 June 2026 | 9:11 am

Kenya: Scam Alert! KCB Bank Kenya Has Not Advertised Thousands of Jobs - Viral Advert Fake

[Africa Check] IN SHORT: A graphic advertising thousands of jobs at the KCB Foundation is circulating on social media in Kenya. However, the advert is fake and should be ignored.

Posted on: 9 June 2026 | 9:09 am

Uganda: Parliament to Vote On Shs734 Billion Solar Irrigation Loan

[Nile Post] The 12th Parliament will hold its fourth sitting of the First Meeting of the First Session on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, with lawmakers expected to consider a government request to borrow approximately Shs733.7 billion to finance Phase II of the Solar Powered Irrigation Systems Project.

Posted on: 9 June 2026 | 7:14 am

Kenya: Amazon Seeks CA Approval for Satellite Earth Station in Kenya

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- American technology giant Amazon has applied for regulatory approval to establish a satellite earth station in Kenya, a move that could intensify competition in the country's fast-growing satellite internet market.

Posted on: 9 June 2026 | 7:12 am

Kenya: Kam Warns VAT Changes Could Raise Prices of e-Motorcycles, Phones

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) has warned that proposed tax changes in the Finance Bill 2026 could increase the cost of electric motorcycles, mobile phones and other key products by raising production expenses for local manufacturers.

Posted on: 9 June 2026 | 7:07 am

South Africa: GDP Increases By 0,5 Percent in the First Quarter of 2026

[SAnews.gov.za] Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) says the gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 0,5% in the first quarter of 2026, indicating that the economy has maintained its positive momentum.

Posted on: 9 June 2026 | 7:06 am

South Africa: Cabinet Closes the e-Toll Historical Debt Chapter

[SAnews.gov.za] The Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy, and the Deputy Minister, Mkhuleko Hlengwa, have welcomed Cabinet's decision to approve the closure of the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project (GFIP), popularly known as e-tolls - a move that will bring much-needed relief and ease the financial burden on road users.

Posted on: 9 June 2026 | 7:06 am

South Africa: SA Records R15.2 Billion Trade Surplus in April 2026

[SAnews.gov.za] South Africa's growing export performance is helping to drive economic growth, support jobs and create new opportunities for producers, as government continues its efforts to build an economy that works for all South Africans.

Posted on: 9 June 2026 | 7:04 am

Africa: Informal Apprenticeships Remain Africa's Largest Skills Development System

[Namibian] Informal apprenticeships remain Africa's largest skills development system, providing training opportunities to millions of young people and workers who would otherwise lack access to formal training.

Posted on: 9 June 2026 | 7:01 am

Africa: COP31 Presidency Announces '35% by 2035' Electrification Target as Part of Action Agenda Launch

[UNFCCC] Electrification target to raise share of final energy demand met by electricity from just over 20% today to 35% by 2035 Türkiye's COP31 Presidency also wants to halve growth in global waste by 2035 Resilient Cities target of reducing energy consumption intensity in the building sector by at least 25% by 2035 COP31 Presidency commissions IEA to map out pathways and analyse benefits

Posted on: 9 June 2026 | 6:47 am

Kenya: Kenya, Norway Explore New Shipping Routes Linking Mombasa, Lamu and Europe

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has announced that Kenya and Norway are exploring new shipping routes aimed at boosting trade, strengthening supply chain resilience and improving maritime connectivity between the two countries.

Posted on: 9 June 2026 | 6:46 am

Africa: Varsity Don - Africa Must Not Miss Ai Revolution As It Did Industrial Era

[This Day] Sokoto -- A university don, Professor Lehbuma Langmia, of Howard University, Washington DC, has challenged African scholars to embrace and actively participate in the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI), warning that the continent cannot afford to be left behind again.

Posted on: 9 June 2026 | 6:43 am

Nigeria: What If Nigeria's Next Energy Breakthrough Is Not Solar?

[This Day] For years, Nigeria's renewable energy conversation has largely revolved around solar. Yet one of the country's most promising clean energy resources may have been hiding in plain sight. New data suggests that wind, long considered a marginal opportunity, could play a far greater role in Nigeria's energy future than previously assumed.

Posted on: 9 June 2026 | 6:41 am

Ethiopia: Central Bank Nods to Fuel Imports By Foreign Investors, Embassies, International Orgs

[Reporter] Regulators at the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) are allowing diplomatic missions, foreign investors, and international organizations to bypass the Ethiopian Petroleum Supply Enterprise (EPSE) and import fuel for their own consumption.

Posted on: 9 June 2026 | 6:40 am

Ghana: Congrats On the Economy, Mr President but Pay All Outstanding Pending Payments to Grow the Local Economy

[Ghanaian Times] Congratulations to President John Dramani Mahama and his government for the prudent management of the economy since taking office.

Posted on: 9 June 2026 | 6:23 am

South Africa: SA's Skills Gap Leaves Millions Unemployed Despite Job Vacancies

[Daily Maverick] Millions of young people are out of work, but many employers still cannot find candidates with the practical, technical and operational skills required in today's factory or office environment.

Posted on: 9 June 2026 | 5:52 am

Liberia: 'Why the Economy Must Be the Center of the 2029 Election'

[Liberian Observer] As Liberia gradually turns its attention toward the 2029 general elections, a growing school of thought argues that the country's most urgent political question is no longer who governs -- but how the economy is governed.

Posted on: 9 June 2026 | 5:31 am

Rwanda: Rwanda Secures $250m IMF Funding to Deal With External Shocks

[New Times] The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a financing package for Rwanda worth SDR 185.031 million (about US$250 million) under a new 38-month programme aimed at strengthening economic stability and cushioning the country against rising global pressures.

Posted on: 9 June 2026 | 5:07 am

Nigeria: Group Commends Govt, Oyedele Over Release of Funds to Local Contractors

[Vanguard] The Civil Rights Group for Economic Reforms (CRGER) has commended the Federal Government and the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, for approving and releasing funds to more than 1,240 contractors across ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs), describing the move as a major boost to the economy.

Posted on: 9 June 2026 | 5:07 am

Ghana: Ghana Earns $260m From Timber Exports, Domestic Sales in 2025 - CEO Forestry Commission

[Ghanaian Times] Ghana earned about $260 million from timber and timber product exports and domestic sales in 2025 contributing enormously to the revenue of the government, the Chief Executive Officer of the Forestry Commission (CEO), Mr Hugh Brown, has disclosed.

Posted on: 9 June 2026 | 4:51 am

Sudan: Sudan's Ambassador to Japan Receives CEO of Taiki Sangyo Company

[SNA] TOKYO -- The Ambassador of Sudan to Japan, Al-Rayah Haidoub, received the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Taiki Sangyo Company, Mr. Soshiro Yasuhara, at the embassy premises on Monday, June 1st. During the meeting, Mr. Yasuhara provided a comprehensive briefing on his company, which was established in 1948 and specializes in manufacturing dehydration equipment for vegetables, fruits, and meat.

Posted on: 9 June 2026 | 4:46 am

Ethiopia: Made in Ethiopia Movement Playing Essential Role in Meeting Domestic Demand, Generating Foreign Exchange

[ENA] Addis Ababa, June 8, 2026 -- The Ethiopia Tamirt (Made in Ethiopia) Movement has been pivotal to producing high-quality products that meet domestic demand and generate foreign exchange, Minister of Industry Melaku Alebel said.

Posted on: 9 June 2026 | 4:09 am