[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has inaugurated a new terminal at Bahir Dar Dejazmach Belay Zeleke International Airport, marking a pivotal milestone for one of Ethiopia's primary aviation gateways.

[This Day] The Federal Government has approved an institutional reform and financing framework to accelerate the electrification of health facilities nationwide, in a move officials say will bring reliable, 24-hour power to hospitals long hampered by erratic electricity supply.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Stanbic Holdings posted a net profit of Sh6.6 billion for the six months ended June 30, driven by growth in lending and customer deposits despite a dynamic operating environment.

[Premium Times] Despite these constraints, the Business Confidence Index (BCI) remained positive in July, reflecting sustained optimism across all review horizons.

[Premium Times] The demand for corporate and secured loans increased during the period.

[New Zimbabwe] Air Zimbabwe says normal operations have resumed on its Harare-London route following a series of disruptions that forced the national carrier to cancel and reschedule flights over the past week.

[Nile Post] Uganda Airlines has expanded its African network with the launch of scheduled flights to Accra, Ghana, and Kigali, Rwanda, in a move aimed at strengthening regional connectivity, boosting trade and tourism, and positioning Entebbe International Airport as a regional aviation hub.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has directed all government agencies to stop referring to private security personnel as "watchmen" or "guards," saying the titles undermine the dignity and professionalism of the industry.

[Bird Story Agency] Tanzania produces more cotton than its textile industry can process, exporting most of its lint while garment factories and fashion designers import fabric. New investment could help close this industrial gap, creating manufacturing jobs and retaining more value at home.

[Vanguard] The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) chapter of the National Association of Air Traffic Engineers (NAAE) has rejected a recent position by the association's national leadership on the proposed review of the Ticket Sales Charge (TSC) sharing formula, warning that any reduction in the regulator's allocation could undermine aviation safety oversight in Nigeria.

[UCT] The University of Cape Town's (UCT) Sports Centre was abuzz with activity as students and potential employers gathered for the annual Epic Job Expo on 4 August.

[Daily Trust] The Chairman of Abaji Area Council, Hon. Abubakar Umar Abdullahi, says about N600 million is required to restore electricity following the vandalism of power infrastructure in the area.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has called for stricter enforcement of labour laws against private security companies that have failed to implement the government's 15 percent minimum wage increase.

[Daily News] Mwanza -- THE Tanzania Cotton Board (TCB) is targeting a fivefold increase in cotton yields through improved farming technologies and fertiliser use, aiming to raise average production from 200 kilogrammes to 1,000 kilogrammes per acre.

[Vanguard] The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has insisted that its temporary restriction on an Osun State Government bank account was lawful and backed by provisions of the EFCC Act and the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act.

[Vanguard] The Minister of Works, Engr David Umahi, says President Bola Tinubu will deliver the 700-kilometer Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway as scheduled.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- FOR many families living in Tanzania's rural communities, the announcement of a new mining project often brings hope of a brighter future.

[Liberian Observer] The Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) and the Government of Liberia are facing a major legal showdown with the judiciary as the Debt Court considers contempt proceedings that could expose LEC Managing Director Mohammed Sheriff and Minister of Finance and Development Planning Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan to fines, arrest, and possible imprisonment over the failure to satisfy a US$415,327.08 court judgment.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) has committed more than 2.8bn/- (1.06 million US dollars) to construct two health centres and expand emergency healthcare services in Tanga and Geita regions, a move expected to improve access to quality medical care for thousands of residents.

[Vanguard] The Nigerian Navy, in furtherance of its offensive against crude oil theft, has successfully deactivated 2 illegal refining sites while maintaining pressure by dismantling a reactivated illegal refining network in the Niger Delta.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA has called on African countries to strengthen cross-border energy infrastructure and accelerate implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Businesses awarded more than half of government contracts during the 2024/25 financial year failed to disclose their beneficial ownership information, exposing persistent transparency gaps in Kenya's public procurement system.

[Bird Story Agency] Africa is beginning to reverse an age-old equation: exporting raw cotton and importing the value created from it. The challenge is to close the ''missing middle'', connect regional manufacturing strengths and scale a competitive industry that keeps jobs, skills and value on the continent.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA yesterday showcased investment opportunities to local and international investors, highlighting reforms that allow investment approvals within 24 hours and provide access to strategic sectors, including energy, manufacturing, tourism and logistics.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Court of Appeal has dismissed a Sh185.5 million refund claim against the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) by a defunct Malaysian company over the aborted sale of the Grand Regency Hotel, ending a civil dispute that has lasted nearly three decades.

[Nyasa Times] Malawi and South Africa have signed a new agreement designed to clamp down on customs fraud by allowing tax authorities in both countries to swap information electronically for the first time.

[This Day] · Lists feats to include unified forex market, removal of fuel subsidy, more stable macroeconomic environment, banking sector recapitalisation

[AIM] Maputo -- The Mozambican Finance Minister, Carla Louveira, believes that the country's energy potential is crucial for attracting new investments.

[New Times] Rwanda will host the 12th East African Petroleum Conference and Exhibition (EAPCE'27), a key regional platform for promoting investment, partnerships and innovation in the petroleum sector, the Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board (RMB) has announced.