[Afreximbank] The Afreximbank Academy (AFRACAD) has announced the opening of registration for its 2026 Certificate of Trade Finance in Africa (COTFIA), one of its flagship programmes designed to strengthen Africa's trade finance capacity by enhancing trade-related skills and addressing critical capacity gaps, enabling the continent to compete more effectively in global markets.

[New Zimbabwe] The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has assured the public that the recent move by government compelling its contractors to accept exclusive ZiG payment does not signal the end of the multi-currency system.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- About 87 percent of employees in Kenya are experiencing stress, largely due to the rising cost of living and financial strain, a new survey by Cigna Healthcare shows.

[GroundUp] Scores of commuters forced to find other ways to get to work and school

[Daily Trust] The arrival of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu in London on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, marks the beginning of a transformative era in Nigeria-UK relations.

[Dabanga] New Halfa, Kassala -- Farmers in the New Halfa Agricultural Scheme in Sudan's Kassala state warn that production costs have surged by 80 per cent compared with last year, and have urged the New Halfa Agricultural Corporation to urgently set a guaranteed procurement price for wheat for the current season amid severe profitability concerns.

[The Conversation Africa] An estimated 542 million Africans lack identity cards and potentially face statelessness. Without a legal identity, they can be excluded from basic human rights like education, healthcare and protection.

[The Conversation Africa] South Africa is about to have a gas supply crisis.

[ISS] The number of high-risk vessels flying African flags has surged, increasing risks to legitimate shipping interests and foreign investment.

[IPS] Brighton, UK -- A massive expansion of AI-enabled surveillance of public spaces across Africa is violating citizens' freedoms and the fundamental human right to privacy, warns a new report by the Institute of Development Studies.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi's bid to secure Sh280 million for refurbishing his office is facing mounting resistance in Parliament, with lawmakers questioning both the timing and necessity of the expenditure amid growing calls for government austerity.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenyans have until April 10 to submit their views on draft regulations that will govern how cryptocurrency and digital asset businesses operate in the country.

[Daba Finance] Cameroon will begin its fourth General Population and Housing Census on April 24, with field operations running through May 29, marking the country's first full census since 2005.

[Daba Finance] Republic of Congo's public debt rose to 8,943.97 billion FCFA at the end of 2025, equivalent to 92.46% of GDP, according to data from the Caisse Congolaise d'Amortissement.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The political rivalry between President William Ruto and his former deputy Rigathi Gachagua has taken a personal turn, with the two leaders now trading remarks that observers say amount to body shaming.

[Vanguard] The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) has pledged support for healthcare transformation in Anambra State, citing reforms targeting drug distribution, regulatory improvements, and expansion of local pharmaceutical manufacturing capacity.

[Our City News] Most children growing up in Johannesburg's inner city frequently lack access to cutting-edge educational resources like robotics and tinkering. Rose Upfold, an educator and community champion, is trying to alter that by establishing areas outside of the classroom where the young can experiment with creativity, technology, and problem-solving.

[Africa Check] No evidence that Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote is selling his oil refinery

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has charged a 37-year-old Chinese man and a Kenyan for dealing in live wildlife species, including thousands of live ants.

[Scrolla] SANParks says the Shingwedzi and Luvuvhu river systems are rising fast, and more changes in water levels are expected ahead. SANParks says no evacuations are needed yet, but officials are watching the Shisha Stream near Babalala and Sirheni very closely.

[263Chat] Retailers have been warned against raising prices unfairly as tensions in the Middle East threaten to disrupt global fuel supplies.

[Leadership] The minister of state for Budget and Economic Planning, Doris Uzoka-Anite, on Monday said Nigeria must rely largely on private sector investment to achieve its long-term economic growth ambitions.

[Independent (Kampala)] In the 20th century, oil shaped global power -- it made and unmade nations. Nations sitting on vast petroleum reserves -- such as Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Venezuela -- saw their fortunes transformed almost overnight.

[SAnews.gov.za] The Department of Home Affairs has launched a groundbreaking digital platform to fast-track the processing of visa applications for individuals attending major international events.

[Shabelle] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has called on oil companies, service stations and the public to conserve fuel, warning that escalating tensions in the Middle East are disrupting global energy supplies.

[Ghanaian Times] THE Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, has been ordered to open his defence in an ongoing criminal trial in which he is accused of allowing two persons to mine on his concession at Samreboi without permit.

[Independent (Kampala)] Regional watchdog, aviation experts push enforcement of 2025 consumer protection rules as delays and cancellations surge

[Liberian Observer] Paschal Donohoe, World Bank Group Managing Director and Chief Knowledge Officer, will visit Ghana and Liberia from March 15 - 20, 2026.

[Nile Post] Uganda's external debt landscape is under renewed scrutiny following the release of the latest Quarterly Debt Statistical Bulletin by the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, which shows a significant concentration of liabilities in US Dollars and a sharp rise in debt servicing costs.

[Afreximbank] AfrexInsure, the wholly-owned Specialty Insurance Subsidiary of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), has announced the appointment of Lesley Ndlovu as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 2026, replacing Jonas Mushosho.