[Africa Check] Video of woman saying she 'cannot work with South Africans' AI-generated - no evidence she was fined for employing 'undocumented migrants'

[Namibian] Works and transport minister Veikko Nekundi says the government has rejected plans to introduce toll gates on roads across the country.

[Namibian] The government has auctioned some of its quota for horse mackerel and hake fish, raising N$68.4 million.

[Liberian Investigator] CAPITOL HILL -- The House of Representatives has begun a major review of the country's Minerals and Mining Law, with lawmakers, government regulators and industry stakeholders calling for stronger legislation to combat illegal mining, safeguard the environment and strengthen governance of Liberia's mineral resources.

[New Dawn] Monrovia -- The House of Representatives Joint Committee on Mines, Energy and Natural Resources, Environment, Hydrocarbon, and Judiciary has launched a public hearing to examine challenges in Liberia's mining sector, with lawmakers signaling plans to scrutinize mining licenses and pursue reforms aimed at improving governance and increasing government revenue.

[SAnews.gov.za] As the 2026 tax filing season gets underway, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) has announced a range of digital tools to improve the taxpayer experience, with millions of South Africans being auto-assessed.

[SAnews.gov.za] Eskom has received a report on the independent investigation into possible irregularities relating to the procurement of diesel fuel and storage contracts.

[Liberian Observer] The agriculture sector is turning the page on a transformative chapter as Pascaline Barankeba, the outgoing Country Representative of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), departs after helping the country secure its largest-ever single allocation from the fund -- US$56 million under IFAD's 13th replenishment.

[Nyasa Times] The National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc SME Day Exhibition was not only a marketplace for entrepreneurs but also a memorable entertainment spectacle, with thousands of patrons thronging Springs Park in Mzuzu to enjoy electrifying performances by music stars Eli Njuchi and Saint Realest.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi says the government expects to receive more than Sh200 billion on Friday from the sale of its 15 percent stake in Safaricom to South Africa's Vodacom.

[Nyasa Times] Malawi has launched a renewed national push to confront a largely overlooked public-health emergency: rising deaths and injuries linked to pesticide poisoning, including a growing number of suspected self-poisoning cases involving Highly Hazardous Pesticides.

[This Day] AfriExit is no longer theory. It is happening in South Africa as I write -- and the continent is watching. Ghana has summoned South Africa's high commissioner. Nigeria has evacuated citizens. The African Union is being asked to debate what one government has called xenophobic attacks against African nationals. This is no longer a domestic squabble over jobs and services -- it is a continental credibility crisis, and it is unfolding in real time.

[Scrolla] Paraffin, burned by millions of poor households for cooking and light, dropped by R6.97 a litre from Wednesday, 1 July. Petrol fell by up to R2.01 a litre and diesel by up to R3.59, both effective from Wednesday, 1 July.

[GroundUp] The problem now is not load shedding but price

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) has appointed Tom Mulwa as its new chairman, effective July 13, 2026, ahead of the exit of Kiprono Kittony later this month.

[New Zimbabwe] Cabinet has approved the principles for amending the Tobacco Industry and Marketing Act, paving the way for an overhaul of legislation that has long been criticised as outdated and ill-suited to the modern tobacco industry.

[Nile Post] The Minister of ICT and National Guidance, Justine Lumumba Kasule, has commended the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) for its role in advancing and regulating the country's communications sector.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has placed the government on notice over the implementation of the Finance Act 2026, warning that it will not hesitate to challenge in court any administrative actions that violate constitutional principles or unfairly burden Kenyans.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A routine inspection on a Nairobi-bound passenger bus turned into a major anti-narcotics operation after detectives intercepted a suspected drug courier transporting heroin valued at approximately Sh1 million along the Mombasa-Nairobi Highway.

[Nyasa Times] The proposed Kasiya Rutile Project in Lilongwe District could remain in operation for more than 70 years, far exceeding its initially modelled 25-year mine life, according to findings from a definitive feasibility study conducted by Sovereign Services Limited.

[Premium Times] NNPC Limited reported a profit after tax of ₦462 billion in May 2026, down from April, despite recording its highest crude oil and condensate production in a year, improved gas output and stronger pipeline availability.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has assured Kenyans that the government remains committed to reducing Pay As You Earn (PAYE) tax despite delays in implementing the proposal.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The government has called for increased investment in Kenya's menstrual health sector, saying the country has the potential to develop it into a vibrant industry capable of creating jobs, driving innovation, and accelerating economic growth.

[GroundUp] Member of the board of the Musina-Makhado Special Economic Zone says senior ANC leader threatened him

[New Zimbabwe] Passengers travelling from Johannesburg to Bulawayo say cross-border bus fares have increased sharply, with some claiming operators have doubled their usual prices as demand for travel to Zimbabwe rises.

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[New Dawn] Monrovia, July 2, 2026 - President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has approved a proposal by the Liberia Petroleum Refining Company (LPRC) to construct a 50,000-metric-ton petroleum storage facility, a move the government says will strengthen Liberia's fuel security and expand its strategic petroleum reserves.

[This Day] The Government of the Republic of Liberia, through the Embassy of Liberia in Nigeria and the Office of the Honorary Consul General of Liberia in Lagos, will host its inaugural Liberia-Nigeria Trade and Investment Forum in Lagos

[Nyasa Times] Malawi's Minister of Mining, Thoko Tembo, M.P., has reaffirmed the government's commitment to maintaining a stable, transparent and predictable investment environment as it advances sector-wide reforms designed to strengthen regulatory clarity and long-term investor confidence.

[Nile Post] President Yoweri Museveni has praised Operation Wealth Creation (OWC) for its contribution to Uganda's economic transformation as the 32nd National Agricultural Show opened in Jinja.