Kenya: CBK Ties Next Interest Rate Decision to Inflation Trends

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has indicated that its next decision on whether to raise, maintain or lower the benchmark lending rate will depend on incoming inflation data, particularly movements in food and energy prices.

Posted on: 10 June 2026 | 6:25 am

Tanzania: Tanzania Budget 2026/27 - Taxes, Jobs, Growth in Focus

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE Government is set to present its 2026/27 national budget in Parliament tomorrow, where the Finance Minister, Ambassador Khamis Mussa Omar, is expected to table a fiscal plan that will guide taxation, public expenditure and key national economic priorities, at a time when the country continues to record economic growth and strengthen efforts to attract investment while maintaining stability in household incomes and consumer demand.

Posted on: 10 June 2026 | 6:02 am

Kenya: Olkaria Green Energy Park Secures Customs Status, Unlocking Investor Tax Incentives

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Investors establishing operations at the Olkaria Green Energy Park are set to benefit from tax and customs incentives after the facility was officially designated a Customs Controlled Area.

Posted on: 10 June 2026 | 4:19 am

Somalia: Somaliland Finance Minister Hosts World Bank Chief for Development Talks

[Horn Diplomat] Hargeisa -- Somaliland's Minister of Finance and Economic Development, Abdillahi Hassan Aden, held talks on Tuesday with a visiting World Bank delegation led by Hideki Matsunaga, the World Bank's Country Manager , to review ongoing development projects and discuss future cooperation, officials said.

Posted on: 10 June 2026 | 4:19 am

Africa: Who Buys Rwanda's Smuggled Coltan? The Global Journey of Conflict Coltan From DRC to the World's Electronics

[Global Witness] Conflict coltan smuggled from the war-torn Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is finding its way into global markets and popular consumer products, despite due diligence systems

Posted on: 10 June 2026 | 3:51 am

Liberia: Liberia Tightens Standards On Transport Emissions

[New Dawn] Margibi, Liberia, June 10, 2026 - The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in collaboration with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and other key stakeholders, has concluded a validation workshop on National Dissemination on Promoting Cleaner Fuels and Vehicle Strategies in Liberia.

Posted on: 10 June 2026 | 3:51 am

Liberia: Liberia and Ghana Sign Energy Sector Cooperation Agreement

[New Dawn] Monrovia, Liberia, June 10, 2026 - The Liberia Petroleum Regulatory Authority (LPRA) and the Petroleum Commission of Ghana have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance cooperation in petroleum sector regulation.

Posted on: 10 June 2026 | 3:51 am

Nigeria: Salvaging Nigeria's Power Sector Requires Stronger Laws, Political Will - TCN

[This Day] The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Sule Abdulaziz, has stated that addressing Nigeria's persistent electricity challenges will require stronger legal protections, sustained political commitment and coordinated investments across the power value chain.

Posted on: 10 June 2026 | 3:35 am

Nigeria: Nigeria Faces Connectivity Loss If Aviation Costs Persist, IATA Warns

[Vanguard] The International Air Transport Association, IATA, has raised concerns over Nigeria's infrastructure and operating costs, saying the country risked losing aviation connectivity if the challenges persisted.

Posted on: 10 June 2026 | 2:31 am

Kenya: County Budget Transparency Hits Five-Year High in 2025 Survey

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- County budget transparency reached its highest level in five years in 2025, driven by improved public access to budget information and stronger accountability mechanisms, according to the latest County Budget Transparency Survey (CBTS).

Posted on: 10 June 2026 | 2:30 am

East Africa: Museveni Pushes for Faster Integration in Meeting With EAC Secretary General

[Nile Post] President Museveni has urged East African Community member states to strengthen cooperation and fast-track regional integration programmes aimed at boosting trade, infrastructure development and economic transformation.

Posted on: 10 June 2026 | 2:21 am

South Africa: Nelson Mandela Bay - a Rubbish Budget for One of the 'Dirtiest Cities in the World'

[Daily Maverick] The budget includes a refuse tariff increase of 6.5%, effective from 1 July 2026. Households and businesses across Gqeberha, Kariega and Despatch will pay more on their monthly accounts for waste collection. What they will not receive in return is a better service.

Posted on: 10 June 2026 | 2:15 am

Namibia: Central Bank Warns Against Rising Public Debt

[Namibian] Namibia's public debt could rise to 70% of gross domestic product (GDP) by the end of the current financial year if the government fails to implement spending reforms.

Posted on: 10 June 2026 | 2:12 am

South Africa: SA Mining Sector Jolted By Government Chrome Tax, Beneficiation Proposals

[Daily Maverick] 'Beneficiation' is the artless term that speaks to the processing of raw minerals and metals into finished, industrial products. And a tax on chrome exports is seen as one way of achieving this goal.

Posted on: 10 June 2026 | 2:07 am

Africa: All of Africa Today - June 10, 2026

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Posted on: 10 June 2026 | 2:01 am

Zimbabwe: Parliament Launches Inquiry Into Fuel Pricing, Summons Local Government Secretary Over Proliferation of Service Stations

[New Zimbabwe] AN inquiry into fuel pricing is underway as Zimbabweans continue to pay high prices for the petroleum products, Energy and Power Development Parliamentary Committee Chairperson Charlton Hwende has said.

Posted on: 10 June 2026 | 1:26 am

Kenya: Counties to Be Allocated Sh428bn After Senate, National Assembly Deal

[Capital FM] The breakthrough was reached after seven mediation sessions aimed at resolving differences over the equitable share of national revenue to be allocated to counties.

Posted on: 10 June 2026 | 1:11 am

Kenya: Fuel Prices, Taxes On Essential Commodities Dominate Public Concerns Ahead of Budget Reading

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenyans across Nairobi are calling on the government to ease the burden of high fuel prices and reduce taxes on essential commodities ahead of the presentation of the Finance Bill 2026 by Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi in Parliament on Thursday.

Posted on: 10 June 2026 | 1:11 am

Tanzania: Singapore President Urges Africa to Invest in Inclusive Growth

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- AFRICAN countries can turn today's economic and technological challenges into opportunities for long-term prosperity by investing in education, innovation, and strong institutions, Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam has said.

Posted on: 10 June 2026 | 1:10 am

South Africa: Organized Crime Surges in Gauteng - South African News Briefs - June 10, 2026

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Posted on: 10 June 2026 | 12:30 am

Kenya: Construction Worker Killed After Billboard Collapses At JKIA Chinese Construction Site

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A construction worker has died after a billboard collapsed on him during demolition works at a Chinese construction site near Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi.

Posted on: 10 June 2026 | 12:19 am

Kenya: Counties Set for Sh428 Billion Allocation As Parliament Moves to End Revenue Dispute

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya's 47 county governments could are receive Sh428 billion in equitable share funding, if Parliament approves recommendations of the Mediation Committee on the Division of Revenue Bill, 2026, ending negotiations between the National Assembly and the Senate.

Posted on: 10 June 2026 | 12:13 am

Kenya: President Ruto Urges Norwegian Investors to Use Kenya As Gateway to Africa

[Capital FM] Norway, Oslo -- President William Ruto has urged Norwegian investors and companies to use Kenya as a gateway to expanding business opportunities across Africa, citing the country's strategic position, youthful workforce and growing economy.

Posted on: 10 June 2026 | 12:13 am

Tanzania: Tanzania, Singapore Sign Five Landmark Deals to Boost Trade, Skills, Investments

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- A major diplomatic breakthrough unfolded in Dar es Salaam as Tanzania and Singapore signed five key agreements to strengthen cooperation in trade, investment, skills development, and economic transformation. The signing at State House marked a new phase in relations between the two countries during a high level State Visit.

Posted on: 9 June 2026 | 10:57 pm

Rwanda: Kagame Holds Investment Talks With Panama Business Leaders

[New Times] President Paul Kagame on Monday, June 9, received a delegation of 19 members of the Young Presidents' Organization (YPO) and their spouses.

Posted on: 9 June 2026 | 10:48 pm