[Reporter] The federal government has introduced sweeping fuel prioritization measures and intensified a crackdown on illegal trading after a delivery of more than 180,000 metric tons of fuel failed to arrive, heightening concerns surrounding supply disruptions linked to conflict in the Middle East.

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- There is a reason business product advisor Fred Ssenoga Bagenda speaks passionately about the future of Uganda's transport sector. The numbers he sees make the transport sector a powerful economic vehicle that could well play a major role in Uganda's National 10-fold growth strategy.

[AIM] Maputo -- "APSUSM will not retreat', declared Muchave. "The struggle for life, for dignity and for health rights does not allow us to permit the government to neglect the National Health Service, and put the lives of Mozambicans at risk'.

[AIM] Maputo -- The chairperson of the Mozambican Chamber of Commerce (CCM), Lucas Chachine, believes that strengthening the country's business class is crucial for increasing productivity and exports.

[Independent (Kampala)] Melbourne -- Uganda's presence at the Melbourne International Coffee Expo is no longer just about being seen. It is about being assessed. What began as curiosity has quickly shifted into evaluation, as global buyers move from tasting to testing the country's readiness for high-value markets. At the centre of this moment is a more urgent message. Uganda's coffee is being tasted differently. Now, it must be delivered differently.

[Africa Check] No evidence Nigeria's University of Port Harcourt banned smartphones on campus

[Scrolla] Minister Enoch Godongwana said the government will slash fuel taxes by R3 to help people pay less for their fuel. The tax cut comes after oil prices jumped when the USA and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February last month.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Tension gripped Gikomba Market after county authorities moved in overnight to demolish a section of the busy trading hub, leaving dozens of traders counting losses and questioning the manner of enforcement.

[Vanguard] As part of measures to forestall further attacks, Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau has directed security operatives to ensure strict enforcement of the ban on motorcycle operations within Jos metropolis.

[New Times] East African leaders and experts have emphasised that collaboration across the region is essential for harnessing the benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) and ensuring that Africa retains control over its digital future.

[Ghanaian Times] In today's digital age, technology has made life easier for many Ghanaians. From sending money through mobile phones to shopping online and communicating through social media, the internet has become an important part of everyday life. However, as more people move online, cybercriminals are also finding new ways to exploit unsuspecting users.

[Horn Diplomat] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia's Finance Minister Ahmed Shide held talks with the president of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) to strengthen cooperation and explore financing for key infrastructure projects, the Ministry of Finance said.

[Independent (Kampala)] NCBA Group reported a 7% increase in net profit to KSh23.4 billion ($181 million) for the year ended December 2025, helped by stronger asset growth, improved margins and a sharp rise in digital lending.

[Nile Post] The government is set to formally hand over Mandela National Stadium (Namboole) to the UPDF for a comprehensive $60 million (about Shs 220 billion) remodel.

[Nile Post] The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS), in partnership with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, has intensified efforts to curb fuel adulteration and inaccurate measurements, following persistent complaints from consumers.

[Nile Post] Despite the nationwide implementation of trade order regulations aimed at improving business organization and urban management, Zigoti Town Council has yet to fully roll out the directive.

[Ghanaian Times] THE Vice President, Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, yesterday visited survivors of the collapsed building at Accra New Town who are receiving treatment at the 37 Military Hospital, the University of Ghana Medical Centre, and the Police Hospital.

[Ghanaian Times] Ghana's digital economy rests on a foundation most citizens never see but rely on every day--submarine cables lying beneath our coastal waters.

[Liberian Observer] In a landmark moment for Liberia's private sector and clean energy industry, Maifrance Solar Limited has appointed Linsay K.N. Smith as its new Chief Executive Officer--making her the first Liberian woman to lead a solar energy company in the country.

[Leadership] Commercial drivers operating along Upper Sakponba Road in Benin City on Monday staged a protest against the recent increase in petroleum product prices, disrupting traffic and leaving many commuters stranded.

[Afrobarometer] Majority see ruling coalition as evidence of the country's unity in diversity.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya's fiscal outlook has come under renewed pressure after Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang'o warned of a deepening debt cycle driven by costly borrowing and weak project coordination.

[Scrolla] At least 143 stations have run out of diesel and 136 have no petrol because of a massive fuel rush. High demand and a lack of delivery trucks have caused backlogs at fuel pumps from Durban to Cape Town.

[Daily Trust] The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has targeted N1.489 trillion as Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) for the 2026 fiscal year, a figure N21 billion above the N1.468 trillion target set and surpassed in 2025.

[This Day] Abuja -- The federal government has launched the "Cross-Border Digital Payments and Identity in Nigeria Under the AfCFTA" report, urging stakeholders to unlock trade opportunities for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to access the $3.5 trillion African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) market.

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[This Day] Port Harcourt -- A real estate strategist and Chief of Executive Officer of Mayor of Housing Limited, My-ACE China, has appealed to the Rivers State government to protect businesses in the State paying taxes.

[This Day] Nigeria, Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania, Mozambique and Malawi have been listed as beneficiaries of €5 million Euro grant to strengthen the delivery of climate-smart agricultural technologies across Africa.

[This Day] Abuja -- Nigeria's power Generation Companies (Gencos) recorded a weak cash recovery in 2025, with only 39.25 per cent of their total invoices settled, as unfunded government subsidies ballooned to N1.85 trillion in one year, weighing heavily on the liquidity of the electricity market.

[This Day] An Ikeja Special Offences Court has adjourned the bail application of businessman Joseph Ufoma, facing charges by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over a $1.5 million oil fraud, to today, March 31, following his absence in court.