[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya's aviation sector could face significant disruptions after the Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) renewed its push for industrial action, raising fresh concerns over security at Wilson Airport and alleged labour rights violations at Kenya Airways (KQ).

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[This Day] .Launches youth metering programme

[IFP] The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) notes the South African Reserve Bank's decision to once again keep the repo rate unchanged at 7%. The decision provides continuity in monetary policy as the Bank continues to assess domestic and global economic conditions. While the unchanged rate offers a degree of certainty, many South Africans continue to experience financial strain amid the high cost of living, slow economic growth and persistently high unemployment.

[Leadership] In a proactive gesture to minimize petroleum price shock in the domestic market,

[Leadership] No fewer than 68 passengers narrowly escaped death on Thursday after an Enugu Air aircraft crash-landed at the Benin Airport in Edo State.

[This Day] Following the discharge and acquittal of the former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs Diezani Allison-Madueke by a UK court after she and other former key players and other stakeholders in Nigeria's oil and gas industry had suffered reputational damage, the Nigerian government owes them restitution and an additional obligation of ensuring that their successors also clear themselves of allegations surrounding the N210 trillion alleged to be missing in the NNPC Limited.

[This Day] The World Trade Organisation (WTO) Fish Fund Steering Committee, at its seventh meeting, has approved $2.2 million in grants to 17 developing and least-developed country (LDC) WTO members to help implement the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies.

[This Day] There was panic at the Benin Airport, yesterday, when a commercial flight, Enugu Air aircraft, skidded off the runway.

[New Times] About $7 million will be paid to households affected by the 206MW Rusizi III Hydropower Project in Rwanda as preparations for construction of the regional power plant gathers pace, project developers have told The New Times.

[Namibian] Economic hardship and unequal power dynamics leave young Namibian men vulnerable to financial exploitation, while societal expectations prevent them from seeking help.

[Premium Times] Dangote Petroleum Refinery has raised about $2.5 billion through a private equity placement that was oversubscribed by 3.7 times, with the proceeds to fund expansion and strengthen its capital structure.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE Tanzanian government has continued to strengthen maternal and child healthcare services at ward, district, regional and national levels through sustained investment in health infrastructure, procurement of medical equipment and capacity building for healthcare workers, including doctors and nurses.

[Daily News] London -- TANZANIA High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Mbelwa Kairuki, has said the government continues to maintain regular dialogue with the international investment community as part of efforts to strengthen partnerships and attract productive investments into the country.

[Daily News] London, UK -- TANZANIA has urged international investors to tap into opportunities in infrastructure, energy, industry, agriculture, mining and financial services as the country steps up efforts to transform its economy.

[Premium Times] Michael Achimugu, NCAA spokesperson, made this known in an update on X.

[The Conversation Africa] South Africa, which produces about 40% of Africa's carbon emissions, is moving away from coal-fired power towards renewable energy such as solar and wind.

[Bird Story Agency] A new generation of hybrid cotton seeds is giving Zimbabwean farmers fresh reason for optimism. Developed to deliver higher yields and withstand climate shocks and pests, the seeds are helping to boost productivity and improve livelihoods in farming communities.

[allAfrica] Cape Town -- The Monetary Policy Committee of the South African Reserve Bank voted to keep the interest rate unchanged, despite experts and the markets expecting a hike.

[Bird Story Agency] How a small country used trade, discipline and the hard work of thousands of women to become one of Africa's top garment exporters

[SAnews.gov.za] Spaza shop owners looking to grow their businesses can apply for support through the Spaza Shop Support Fund.

[Nyasa Times] Airtel Africa Plc has recorded a strong start to its 2026/27 financial year, with revenue climbing 31% on the back of rising customer demand for data and mobile money services, the company has announced.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto's bid to establish a Presidential Task Force to conduct a forensic audit of Kenya's public debt has suffered a major setback after the High Court declared the body unconstitutional for encroaching on the mandate of an independent constitutional office.

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- UNICEF has asked Uganda to strengthen child road safety, saying protecting children requires action to reduce speeding, improve pedestrian infrastructure and strengthen emergency response.

[New Dawn] MONROVIA -- The National Port Authority (NPA) has signed a memorandum of understanding with HAROPA PORT of France to promote digital technology, automation and infrastructure modernization across Liberia's four major seaports.

[Radio Dalsan] Somalia and the World Bank have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cooperation on economic reforms, institutional development and regional integration during high-level talks in Mogadishu on July 22, as the country pushes ahead with efforts to accelerate growth and strengthen public institutions.

[Ghanaian Times] Forms Capital Limited, in partnership with MobileMoney Fintech Limited, has rebranded its overdraft service, XtraBalance, as *MoMo Boost*.

[Ghanaian Times] The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has maintained the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 14 per cent, citing renewed global uncertainties and potential inflationary pressures from rising fuel and utility prices.

[allAfrica] Africa grows more than half of the world's finest long-staple cotton. It earns less than three percent of what that cotton is eventually worth. This is not a trade problem. It is a narrative problem -- and allAfrica is setting out to fix it.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The National Treasury expects Kenya's economy to grow by 5 percent in 2026 despite global uncertainties, supported by easing inflation, structural reforms and increased private sector investment.