[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- MTN Uganda has partnered with Starlink to extend the MTN Group-Starlink partnership in Uganda, bringing satellite-enabled connectivity closer to enterprise customers operating in remote, underserved and hard-to-reach areas.

[New Times] Africa needs to change the way it views sports by moving beyond seeing it as recreation and recognising it as a major economic sector capable of driving growth, according to NBA Africa Chief Executive Officer Clare Akamanzi.

[Premium Times] They spoke at the sixth African Conference on Debt and Development (AfCoDD VI), organised by the African Forum and Network on Debt and Development (AFRODAD) in Nairobi, Kenya. .

[Premium Times] Indeed, a blanket subsidy could create another set of problems if it consumes fiscal resources that should be going into healthcare, education, infrastructure, social protection, electricity and productive investment.

[Foroyaa] Foroyaa received information that organic fertiliser has been distributed to chiefs for free distribution to some farmers. Instead of random distribution information is circulating that certain individuals are targeted for distribution, some of whom are even selling it. The governor has been approached but could not say much about the fertiliser except that they were consigned directly to the chiefs. We hope that the Minister will grant an interview, the soonest.

[Foroyaa] Rising costs of raw materials, electricity, transportation, imported equipment and finance had placed growing pressure on small businesses in The Gambia, with some entrepreneurs buying fewer materials, reducing product sizes and delaying plans to expand.

[Ghanaian Times] The Government of Ghana has respectfully declined an offer by MTN Ghana to donate GH¢20 million to support Ghanaian victims of the recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa.

[New Times] Last week, during a discussion with African vaccine manufacturers, one manufacturer asked me a deceptively simple question:

[SAnews.gov.za] Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Mmapaseka Steve Letsike has called for the social and solidarity economy (SSE) to move beyond the margins of South Africa's economy and become a key vehicle for creating jobs, expanding ownership and delivering more inclusive economic growth.

[Independent (Kampala)] Comment -- Uganda's ambition to grow its economy tenfold, from US$50 billion to US$500 billion by 2040, is one of the biggest economic targets ever set. However, achieving it will require more than increased agricultural production, industrialisation, tourism, mineral development and technological innovation. We need stronger financial systems that enable households and businesses to invest in productive assets. Mortgage financing is one such mechanism and deserves greater attention.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Wananchi Group, the owner of Zuku, posted a net loss of Sh806 million ($6.2 million) in the first half of 2026, weighing on the earnings of its parent company.

[Vanguard] The 36 state governors under the aegis of the Nigeria Governors Forum, NGF, have distanced themselves from blame that sub-national governments have not been able to properly account for funds received from the removal of fuel subsidy.

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- In a move that underscores the growing influence of East African digital talent on international pop culture, the management team of multi-platinum global pop star Jason Derulo has initiated direct outreach to digital creator and creative director Majorboy for a strategic content collaboration.

[AIM] Maputo -- The Mozambican President Daniel Chapo, as leader of the ruling Frelimo party, calls for policies capable of producing concrete economic results, instead of serving as party's internal documents

[ISS] The apparent rise of trafficking by older adults could reflect a new criminal adaptation rather than individual criminality.

[Daily Trust] Nigeria and Thailand have expressed commitment to deepening economic cooperation and expanding bilateral trade and investment for both countries' mutual benefit.

[Ghanaian Times] The World Bank has approved $500 million to improve Ghana's road infrastructure and transform the transport sector, with the investment expected to boost economic activity, agriculture and livelihoods.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA and Comoros are seeking to deepen economic cooperation in trade, investment, financial services and infrastructure development as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral relations and deliver greater benefits to citizens of both countries.

[Premium Times] According to Salako, between 60 and 70 per cent of Nigeria's primary and tertiary health facilities experience frequent power outages or have no electricity at all.

[Premium Times] Lecturers at Plateau State University, Bokkos, have declared an indefinite strike over unpaid salary-related arrears and other unresolved demands.

[Leadership] The federal government through the outgoing head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Mrs Didi Esther Walson-Jack, has commissioned 100 Renewed Hope Mass Transit Electric Buses acquired for federal civil servants, describing the initiative as a practical demonstration of the government's commitment to workers' welfare and productivity.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Tanzania's ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) has expelled Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi from the party, citing a breach of its values, a day after he announced his decision to resign from office.

[Daily Trust] The Presidency has renewed its criticism of the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, over his plan to reintroduce petrol subsidy if elected president, saying the policy could cost the country N19.1 trillion annually.

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[New Zimbabwe] BLUE Ribbon, one of Zimbabwe's largest millers, and 23 others have shut down their milling operations in Bulawayo, citing a shortage of locally produced maize meant to cater for the country's southern region.

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[This Day] Airtel Nigeria is approaching the 18,000-cell-site mark as the telecommunications operator accelerates network deployment across the country, adding more than 1,000 new sites annually and extending high-speed mobile connectivity deeper into rural communities, according to the company's latest annual report.

[This Day] The Zamfara State Government has commenced town hall meetings for the preparation of the 2027 Annual Budget Estimate, signaling a shift toward more inclusive governance in the state. The opening ceremony was held on Wednesday in Gusau, the state capital.

[Nyasa Times] Lilongwe City Council has shut down Novus Factory in Kanengo with immediate effect, after shocking findings from a routine health inspection exposed filthy conditions and glaring safety failures at the bottled gin manufacturer.

[New Times] Rwanda's Minister of Trade and Industry, Antoine Marie Kajangwe, has called for African countries to reduce taxes, fees and levies on air travel, saying high costs are limiting movement and business opportunities across the continent.