Kenya: Turaco Wins African Insurance Innovation Award

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Insurtech firm Turaco has won the Innovation of the Year Award at the 11th African Insurance Awards held in Cairo, Egypt, in recognition of its efforts to expand access to insurance through technology-driven solutions.

Posted on: 8 June 2026 | 10:28 am

Kenya: Kagwe Pushes for Tougher Action Against Fake Farm Inputs

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya has called for stricter global standards on agricultural chemicals and stronger action against counterfeit farm inputs, warning that the continued circulation of substandard pesticides threatens public health, farmer livelihoods, and export markets.

Posted on: 8 June 2026 | 8:42 am

Namibia: Goreangab Mall Creates 400 Permanent Jobs

[New Era] President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has hailed the newly opened N$270 million Goreangab Mall as a massive driver for job creation and economic growth, positioning the development as a major business catalyst for Katutura.

Posted on: 8 June 2026 | 8:17 am

Namibia: Mineworker Underscores Media's Crucial Role ...Reflects On 40-Year Journey

[New Era] Mineworkers Union of Namibia (MUN) president Poco-Key Mberiuana says the role the media play in advancing workers' rights cannot be overemphasised.

Posted on: 8 June 2026 | 7:58 am

Namibia: Telecom Given Four Months to Fix Network Problems

[New Era] Following months of complaints from customers over poor network service, dropped calls and internet outages, the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) has ordered Telecom Namibia to take urgent steps to stabilise its network and improve service delivery.

Posted on: 8 June 2026 | 7:51 am

Kenya: Ruto Launches Kenya-Benelux Chamber to Boost Trade, Investment

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has officiated the launch of the Kenya-Benelux Chamber of Commerce in Brussels, a move aimed at strengthening trade and investment ties between Kenya and the Benelux region comprising Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg.

Posted on: 8 June 2026 | 7:28 am

Nigeria: Breaking - Federal Govt Settles Debts Owed 1,240 Local Contractors

[Leadership] The Federal Government has approved payments to 1,240 contractors across ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs), with priority given to verified claims of debts of N100 million or below.

Posted on: 8 June 2026 | 7:21 am

Uganda: Solar Energy Transforming Education in Kilulu-Mbale

[Independent (Kampala)] Mbale, Uganda -- High in the rolling hills of Mbale District, Kilulu B Village is witnessing a quiet but powerful revolution, one powered not by politics or pipelines but by sunlight. At the centre of this transformation are Local Council I Chairperson Simon Malenje and his partner Grace Kayegi, who manages Good Journey Nursery and Primary School.

Posted on: 8 June 2026 | 7:02 am

Gambia: GDC Raises Concern Over 'Prolonged Electricity Crisis'

[The Point] Press release

Posted on: 8 June 2026 | 6:58 am

Gambia: GPA Urges Striking Workers Back to Work As Presidency Steps in

[The Point] The management of the Gambia Ports Authority (GPA) has appealed to striking workers to immediately resume operations at the Port of Banjul as government intensifies efforts to resolve an industrial dispute that has brought activities at the country's main seaport to a standstill.

Posted on: 8 June 2026 | 6:57 am

Tanzania: Economic Diplomacy, PPPs and Tanzania's Road to $1 Trillion Economy

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- AS Tanzania looks toward its Vision 2050 ambitions, three themes have emerged at the centre of the country's economic discourse: economic diplomacy, publicprivate partnerships (PPPs) and the aspiration to build a 1 trillion US dollar economy.

Posted on: 8 June 2026 | 6:19 am

Tanzania: NSSF Offers Full Penalty Relief in New Employers' Amnesty Drive

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- IN a move aimed at boosting compliance while easing the burden on businesses, the National Social Security Fund (NSSF), has launched a nationwide amnesty programme granting employers, a chance to clear contribution arrears and enjoy penalties waivers of up to 100 percent.

Posted on: 8 June 2026 | 6:14 am

Kenya: President Ruto Launches Kenya-Benelux Chamber of Commerce in Brussels

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 8 -- President William Ruto has launched the Kenya-Benelux Chamber of Commerce (KBCC) in Brussels, urging European investors to use Kenya as a strategic gateway to Africa.

Posted on: 8 June 2026 | 6:03 am

South Africa: Pensioners Use Their Social Grants to Fix Road

[GroundUp] King Sabata Dalindyebo Local Municipality says it will now consider including this road in its maintenance budget

Posted on: 8 June 2026 | 5:42 am

Uganda: Uganda's Jet Fuel Gamble Amid Middle East Tensions

[Independent (Kampala)] How Entebbe's 16 million-litre fuel hydrant is navigating a spiralling crisis

Posted on: 8 June 2026 | 5:37 am

Uganda: Inside Museveni's 2026 SONA

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- President Yoweri Museveni used his 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) to present a largely economic scorecard of Uganda's transformation journey, highlighting strong growth in GDP, exports, agriculture, manufacturing and infrastructure while warning that corruption, inefficiency and poor service delivery remain major obstacles to achieving the country's development ambitions.

Posted on: 8 June 2026 | 4:58 am

Liberia: 1,000 More Volunteer Teachers to Join Government Payroll

[New Dawn] Monrovia, June 8, 2026: The Ministry of Education has announced plans to add 1,000 qualified volunteer teachers to the government payroll as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen Liberia's education system and improve educators' welfare.

Posted on: 8 June 2026 | 4:28 am

Kenya: KRA Powers Expanded to Pursue Unremitted Pension Deductions

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Employers who fail to remit pension deductions collected from workers could soon face tougher enforcement measures, including bank account freezes and asset seizures, under a new Bill before Parliament.

Posted on: 8 June 2026 | 4:23 am

Kenya: Airtel Opens Four New Customer Care Centres in Nairobi

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Airtel Kenya has opened four new customer service centres in Nairobi as the telecommunications operator moves to meet growing demand for mobile connectivity, digital services and mobile financial solutions.

Posted on: 8 June 2026 | 3:42 am

Namibia: Over 600 Seek Review of Cran's Starlink Decision

[Namibian] The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (Cran) has received 624 applications from the public and interested stakeholders requesting it to reconsider its decision on the licence application submitted by Starlink Internet Services Namibia (Pty) Ltd.

Posted on: 8 June 2026 | 3:04 am

Nigeria: Nigeria Remains Trapped in Power Crisis Despite Interventions

[Leadership] Nigeria continues to grapple with a deepening electricity crisis despite receiving more than $3.65 billion in World Bank-backed interventions over the past two decades, raising concerns about the effectiveness of reforms and investments in the sector.

Posted on: 8 June 2026 | 3:03 am

Nigeria: LASG Seals 827 Construction Sites in Crackdown On Building Collapse

[Leadership] The Lagos State Government has sealed 827 construction sites across the state within the last 12 months as part of intensified efforts to curb building collapses and enforce compliance with construction safety standards.

Posted on: 8 June 2026 | 3:03 am

Kenya: Bankers Push for Uniform PAYE Cut to Boost Economy

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) has argued that proposed Pay As You Earn (PAYE) relief targeted only at low-income earners will have a limited impact on economic growth, urging the government to instead implement a uniform tax cut across all income bands.

Posted on: 8 June 2026 | 2:49 am

South Africa: Zama Zama - Graham Coetzer Digs Into the Illicit Mining Underworld

[Daily Maverick] Through exclusive interviews with zama zamas, syndicate insiders, intelligence operatives, and law enforcement officials, Zama Zama sheds light on the hidden mechanics of this shadow economy.

Posted on: 8 June 2026 | 1:43 am

Nigeria: Preventing the Return of Apapa Gridlock

[Vanguard] The shock emergence of gridlock on the Apapa-Oworonshoki Expressway last week should worry every Nigerian who remembers the dark days when the nation's busiest port corridor became a symbol of administrative failure. For more than two decades, the Apapa traffic nightmare inflicted untold hardship on residents, motorists, businesses and port users. Thousands of productive hours were wasted daily, goods were delayed, and trillions of naira were lost. The total reconstruction of the Expressway by Dangote

Posted on: 8 June 2026 | 1:33 am