[Leadership] The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has warned that continued attacks on commercial vessels in conflict zones pose a serious threat to global supply chains, maritime safety and the security of seafarers.

[The Point] The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has delivered a damning verdict on detention conditions in The Gambia, warning that overcrowded prisons, crumbling infrastructure, prolonged pretrial detention and inadequate healthcare are eroding the rights and dignity of detainees.

[Premium Times] The company warned residents against taking refuge beneath trees or standing close to electricity poles, power lines and other electrical installations during storms.

[Nyasa Times] A parliamentary joint committee investigating the administrative delays that have stalled approval of Mtalimanja Holdings' Mulalo Fertiliser Plant in Dowa began its inquiry on Wednesday morning, hearing evidence from the company's director on the impact of the hold-up.

[Nyasa Times] Malawi's headline inflation rate fell by 2.3 percentage points in June to 21.1 per cent, down from 23.4 per cent in May, according to the latest flash estimate from the National Statistical Office, marking a continuation of the disinflationary trend seen in recent months.

[Scrolla] The PayProp Rental Index puts South Africa's average monthly rent at R9,462, based on formal rental transactions nationally. In Khayelitsha, one of the country's biggest townships, almost 60% of households earn less than R6,500 a month, before rent.

[AIM] Maputo -- Mozambican President Daniel Chapo believes that the country's natural resources can only generate economic and social impact if accompanied by a strategy of economic diversification and industrialization.

[AIM] Maputo -- The Mozambican government has approved the creation of the National Petroleum Products Procurement Company (ENAPP), a publicly-owned company which will be responsible for procurement and management of fuel supply in the country's market.

[Liberian Observer] Liberia has received an important new piece of laboratory equipment known as an Elemental Analyzer, valued at approximately €100,000, with support from the International Atomic Energy Agency. This equipment has been installed at the Environmental Protection Agency's laboratory and will help Liberia better understand and protect its soil, forests, mangroves, rivers, wetlands, farms, and other natural resources.

[Liberian Observer] Christ Embassy Vocational School has graduated 835 students during its 10th cycle graduation ceremony, further strengthening its reputation as one of Liberia's leading institutions for technical and vocational education and training (TVET).

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA has taken a significant step towards building a cleaner, more industrialised and technology-driven economy following the establishment of the country's first electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing plant. The investment has been welcomed by the Government as a milestone that is expected to accelerate industrialisation, promote technology transfer, create employment opportunities, strengthen local manufacturing and support the country's transition towards environmentally friendly transport solutions.

[Daily News] DID you know that one of Tanzania's most promising investment destinations remains among its least explored?

[Vanguard] Nigeria's largest airline, Air Peace, has disclosed that one of its Airbus A320 aircraft sustained damage on the ground at the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 1, MMA1, Lagos.

[Vanguard] Contrary to the new normal where technology leads business reformations, growth conversations in Africa's business landscape, particularly in Nigeria energy sector, often begin with capital.

[Nile Post] For many Ugandan motorists, buying a car has traditionally meant choosing a used import and hoping for the best. The appeal has often been the lower upfront price, but for many buyers, that decision comes with uncertainty that only becomes clear after the vehicle is already on the road.

[Liberian Observer] After months of disruption that left thousands of Liberians without access to critical healthcare services, Phebe Referral Hospital officially reopened Tuesday following a direct intervention by President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, whose emergency mandate compelled striking workers to return to their posts while launching a broader investigation into one of the country's most consequential health-sector disputes.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Investors are increasingly targeting older commercial buildings for refurbishment rather than acquiring new developments, as demand grows for energy-efficient and sustainable office space.

[Daily News] Tanzania -- THE global transition toward green energy is triggering a massive shift in Africa's industrial landscape. No longer content with exporting raw, unprocessed commodities, Tanzania is transforming its industrial sector by shifting from raw mineral exports to domestic processing.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) expects the country's foreign exchange reserves to rise to about Sh2.1 trillion (nearly $16 billion) once proceeds from the government's sale of its Safaricom stake are received, boosting import cover to about seven months.

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia's long-awaited National Dialogue Conference officially opened in Addis Ababa today.

[263Chat] Zimbabwean women produce a significant share of the country's food, dominate horticulture and small livestock production and form the backbone of rural agriculture, yet many remain locked out of the financial systems, technologies and resources needed to grow their businesses and adapt to a changing climate.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has launched a push for improved welfare and greater transparency in the recruitment of government lawyers following high-level talks with the Public Service Commission (PSC).

[allAfrica] EU Bans Sudan Gold Imports to Curb War Funding

[GroundUp] Food and Allied Workers' Union claims its hostel was "hijacked", but residents say they are descendants of bread factory workers who lived there

[This Day] A report by CardinalStone has projected that Nigeria's fiscal deficit will widen to N25.7 trillion, representing 4.9 per cent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), by the end of 2026, as elevated government spending continues to outpace revenue growth despite ongoing fiscal reforms, Research has said.

[This Day] Insurance sector operators have been charged to evolve from merely compensating losses to helping businesses anticipate risks, prevent disruptions and improve resilience through technology-driven solutions.

[Nile Post] MOROTO -- Road construction activities have intensified across Moroto Municipality amid reports that the Minister of Local Government, Balaam Barugahara, could visit the region to inspect ongoing government-funded infrastructure projects.

[This Day] · Decries brain drain, says only 55,000 doctors caring for over 230m Nigerians

[Nyasa Times] Government and the national power utility have both moved this week to address Malawi's persistent electricity outages, with ministers pointing to new generation projects while ESCOM appeals to consumers to cut demand during peak hours.

[Nyasa Times] President Arthur Peter Mutharika's denunciation of mineral smugglers as "traitors" is, by the standards of Malawian political rhetoric, unusually pointed.