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- Uganda: High Smartphone Costs Lock Millions of Ugandans Out of Digital Economyon March 25, 2026 at 6:46 pm
[Nile Post] In the bustling market of Luwero, tomato farmer Nantongo Robina carefully lays out her fresh produce, hoping for a good day's sales.
- West Africa: EU, Nigeria to Strengthen Partnership On Trade, Securityon March 25, 2026 at 6:13 pm
[Vanguard] ABUJA -- THE High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, on Monday met with President Bola Tinubu, assuring him of stronger ties in security and trade despite global economic volatility.
- Nigeria: Petrol Hits N1,371 Per Litre in Abujaon March 25, 2026 at 6:13 pm
[Vanguard] Fuel prices in the Federal Capital Territory have surged sharply, with petrol now selling for as high as N1,371 per litre at some stations, sparking frustration among consumers.
- Kenya: Wandayi Warns Oil Firms Against Hoarding, Cites Licence Riskon March 25, 2026 at 12:16 pm
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has warned Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) against hoarding fuel, saying offenders risk losing their licences.
- Liberia: Liberia Launches Kimberley Process Review to Strengthen Diamond Sector Oversighton March 25, 2026 at 12:12 pm
[Liberian Investigator] Published: March 25, 2026
- Rwanda: New Equity Bank, Chinese Firm Cevr Deal to Grow Ev Car Ownership in Rwandaon March 25, 2026 at 11:23 am
[New Times] Equity Bank Rwanda and China Electric Vehicle Rwanda (CEVR) have launched a partnership aimed at easing access to electric vehicles through financing, in a move expected to support the country's green transport ambitions.
- Tanzania: 'Protect Stadiums or Face Action'on March 25, 2026 at 11:17 am
[Daily News] Arusha -- ZANZIBAR'S Second Vice President, Hemed Suleiman Abdulla, has directed ministers of sports in both Mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar to ensure that newly built and renovated sports venues are protected and properly maintained ahead of the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals.
- Tanzania: Tanzania Seals Strategic Minerals Dealon March 25, 2026 at 11:16 am
[Daily News] MBEYA -- THE government has signed a package of agreements with Panda Hill Tanzania Limited, a US -owned company, to accelerate the production and processing of strategic minerals in the country.
- Malawi: Malawi Hails Tanzania As Key Fuel Supply Hubon March 25, 2026 at 11:15 am
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- MALAWI's Minister of Energy and Mining, Dr Jean Mathanga, has commended Tanzania for its continued role as a vital hub for fuel supply to Malawi, driving economic activity and improve the livelihoods of Malawian citizens.
- Ghana: Pension Reform and Retirement Dignity in Ghana - Rethinking the System for Inclusive Securityon March 25, 2026 at 11:14 am
[Ghanaian Times] PRESIDENT John Dramani Mahama's directive to review Ghana's pension structure--particularly to accommodate participation by the informal sector and guarantee dignity in retirement--comes at a critical moment. Across the country, millions of workers approach old age with uncertainty, not because they failed to work hard, but because the pension system has not fully evolved to reflect the realities of Ghana's labour market.
- Liberia: Vat Is Coming to Liberia - but Not the Way You Thinkon March 25, 2026 at 11:10 am
[FrontPageAfrica] I had just stopped at a supermarket in Jacob's Town on Monday evening (March 23) to pick up a few items when a middle-aged man approached me--someone who seemed to know me far better than I knew him. We exchanged pleasantries.
- Kenya: United States Participates in International Conference On Nuclear Energy (Icone) in Nairobi.on March 25, 2026 at 11:08 am
[U.S. Embassy Nairobi] The United States joined international partners and African leaders in Nairobi for the 2026 International Conference on Nuclear Energy (ICoNE), underscoring our shared commitment to advancing the safe, secure, and responsible use of nuclear technology. The conference was jointly funded by the U.S. Foundational Infrastructure for Responsible Use of Small Modular Reactor (SMR) Technology (FIRST) program, Kenya's Nuclear Power and Energy Agency, and the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA).
- Nigeria: Zenith Bank Appoints Kennedy Okwudili As Executive Directoron March 25, 2026 at 11:03 am
[Premium Times] Mr Okwudili has over twenty-five years of cognate banking experience spanning credit and marketing, treasury, compliance as well as operations and had at different times worked in various zones and departments of the bank.
- Uganda: UPDF,Somali Forces Rehabilitate Key Supply Route in Somaliaon March 25, 2026 at 10:55 am
[Nile Post] The Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF), serving under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), together with the Somali National Army (SNA), have successfully completed a major joint road rehabilitation project along the main supply route linking Mubarak, Darusalam, and Awdhegle.
- Kenya: Petrol Dealers Urge Epra to Raise Prices to Avert Shortageson March 25, 2026 at 10:36 am
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Petroleum Outlets Association of Kenya (POAK) has urged the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) to increase fuel prices in line with global markets to stabilise supply and prevent shortages.
- Kenya: Court Upholds Safaricom-Led Health-Tech Contract Terming Procurement Gaps Insufficienton March 25, 2026 at 10:34 am
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The High Court has upheld the procurement of Integrated Healthcare Information Technology System (IHITS) terming procedural deficiencies insufficient to nullify the multi-billion-shilling contract.
- Kenya: NPS, NTSA Explore Stronger Partnership to Boost Road Safety Enforcementon March 25, 2026 at 10:33 am
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The National Police Service (NPS) and the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) on Tuesday discussed strengthening their partnership to enhance enforcement of traffic regulations and reduce road fatalities across Kenya.
- Liberia: Liberian Diamond Sector Under Global Scrutinyby editor@liberianobserver.com (Liberian Observer) on March 25, 2026 at 9:56 am
[Liberian Observer] More than a decade after its last formal assessment, Liberia's diamond sector is once again under international scrutiny as the government hosts a high-level review mission under the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS), signaling both progress and persistent challenges in its quest for transparent and accountable mineral governance.
- Kenya: Four in 10 Kenyans Borrow to Meet Daily Expenses, Reporton March 25, 2026 at 9:26 am
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- About 40 percent of Kenyans are borrowing to meet everyday expenses, underscoring mounting financial pressure on households, according to the latest Old Mutual Financial Wellness Monitor.
- Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Digital Vision, Ai Initiative Key to Accelerating Transformation - Indian Ambassadoron March 25, 2026 at 8:55 am
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- India's Ambassador to Ethiopia, Anil Kumar Rai, has commended the country's leadership for its forward-looking digital vision, noting that the Digital Ethiopia 2030 strategy is laying a strong foundation for technology-driven and inclusive development.
- South Africa: South Africa Advances Governance of Digital Platforms At TikTok Safer Internet Summiton March 25, 2026 at 7:41 am
[SAnews.gov.za] Not so long ago, the ability to share information with large audiences was limited to a small group of people, such as journalists and broadcasters. Today, digital platforms have flipped the script, giving anyone with a smartphone and internet the power to reach a global audience.
- Africa: All of Africa Today - March 25, 2026by info@allafrica.com (allAfrica) on March 25, 2026 at 7:06 am
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- Nigeria: Govt Launches National Single Window to Cut Trade Costs, Boost Growthon March 25, 2026 at 6:58 am
[Premium Times] The platform integrates government agencies into a single digital system, streamlining import and export processes, reducing delays, and lowering the cost of doing business.
- South Africa: Durban Flood Victims Left Without Powerby info@groundup.org.za (GroundUp) on March 25, 2026 at 6:57 am
[GroundUp] Families caught up in battle over rents and rates
- Malawi: MERA Admits Fuel Supply Disruptions but Insists No National Shortage As Logistics Delays Hit Malawion March 25, 2026 at 6:55 am
[Nyasa Times] The Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) has acknowledged ongoing fuel supply disruptions across parts of the country, attributing the situation to logistical challenges while firmly dismissing fears of a nationwide shortage.
- South Africa: Western Cape Water Levels Drop, Six Months' Supply Remains - South African News Briefs - March 25, 2026by info@allafrica.com (allAfrica) on March 25, 2026 at 5:38 am
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- Nigeria: Clean Cooking Can Save Money, Improve Health - Reporton March 25, 2026 at 4:45 am
[This Day] A new international study has found that switching to clean cooking energy in Nigeria can reduce long-term household costs, improve respiratory health, and ease pressure on the healthcare system.
- Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Corridor Dev't Initiatives Delivering Far-Reaching Socio-Economic Benefits, Says PM Abiyon March 25, 2026 at 4:39 am
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has underscored that Ethiopia's ongoing corridor development initiatives are delivering far-reaching economic and social benefits, extending well beyond urban beautification.
- Zimbabwe: Teachers Promise to Join Striking Nurses, Demand Wage and Allowance Increaseon March 25, 2026 at 4:38 am
[New Zimbabwe] RURAL teachers under the ARTUZ banner have promised to join nurses on industrial action if government does not effect wage and allowance increments.
- Africa: Afreximbank and Fci to Host Africa Regional Conference On Factoring, Receivables Finance & Credit Insurance in Kampalaon March 23, 2026 at 4:28 pm
[Afreximbank] Cairo/Amsterdam -- African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and FCI will jointly host the Africa Regional Conference on Factoring, Receivables Finance & Credit Insurance on 15-16 April 2026 in Kampala, Uganda. As Africa moves towards a unified market, these financial tools serve as essential catalysts for bridging the trade finance gap, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and accelerating intra-African trade volumes.


