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- Nigeria: Transparent Governance Important in Nigeria-World Bank Social Intervention Programme - CPPEon July 21, 2026 at 11:57 pm
[Leadership] The Center for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE), has advised Nigerian Governments to bring into action a transparent governance system, effective targeting and measurable outcomes in implementing the newly launched Social Intervention Programmes.
- Kenya: Coffee Revival Gathers Pace As 6 Western Counties Chart Sector Recoveryon July 21, 2026 at 3:33 pm
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The National Steering Committee to Revive the Coffee Sector has stepped up efforts to restore coffee farming in western Kenya, bringing together stakeholders from six counties to develop strategies aimed at increasing production, boosting farmer incomes and expanding local value addition.
- Namibia: EIF Aids Flood-Hit Zambezi Farmersby info@newera.com.na (New Era) on July 21, 2026 at 2:08 pm
[New Era] Katima Mulilo -- The Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia (EIF) on Friday donated supplementary livestock feed valued at N$500 000 to the Zambezi Regional Council to assist flood affected farmers in the region.
- Namibia: Windhoek Residents Brace for Higher Tariffsby info@newera.com.na (New Era) on July 21, 2026 at 2:06 pm
[New Era] Thousands of Windhoek households are facing another financial blow after the City of Windhoek (CoW) confirmed last week an average 4% increase in municipal tariffs. Although minimal on paper, the increase means a larger share of household and business income will now be spent on basic services, risking weaker consumer spending, slower economic activity, and making it even harder for unemployed Namibians and young families to establish themselves.
- Namibia: Govt Spends N$90m to Cushion Consumers ...Reducing Nampower's 8.4 Percent Request to a More Manageable 3.7 Percentby info@newera.com.na (New Era) on July 21, 2026 at 2:05 pm
[New Era] Electricity consumers will pay a smaller increase from 1 August, after the Electricity Control Board (ECB) cut NamPower's requested tariff hike and the government stepped in with N$90 million to reduce costs.
- Kenya: Wanyama Urges LSK to Pair Court Boycott With Crackdown On Rogue Lawyerson July 21, 2026 at 1:54 pm
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- As the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) prepares for a nationwide court boycott on Wednesday, city lawyer Peter Wanyama has urged the Society to complement its campaign against judicial corruption with tougher action against rogue advocates accused of undermining the integrity of the legal profession.
- Kenya: Treasury Misses Tax Revenue Target By Nearly Sh7bnon July 21, 2026 at 1:49 pm
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The National Treasury fell short of its revised tax revenue target by nearly Sh7 billion in the 2025/26 financial year, underscoring the challenges of meeting revenue collection goals.
- South Africa: Over R1 Million Paid to Former Eastern Cape Mineworkerson July 21, 2026 at 12:15 pm
[SAnews.gov.za] The Department of Employment and Labour has paid out more than R1 million in benefits to former mineworkers and their dependants during a week-long outreach programme in the Eastern Cape.
- South Africa: Gauteng Moves to Strengthen Taxi Licence Systemon July 21, 2026 at 12:15 pm
[SAnews.gov.za] Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport Kedibone Diale-Tlabela has reaffirmed the provincial government's commitment to working with the taxi industry, while defending a review of the province's operating licence system.
- South Africa: South Africa, World Bank Sign $1.5bn Loan to Support Infrastructure Reformson July 21, 2026 at 12:15 pm
[SAnews.gov.za] The South African government and the World Bank have signed a US$1.5 billion Development Policy Loan aimed at supporting infrastructure reforms and boosting inclusive economic growth.
- South Africa: Western Cape Speeds Up Flood-Damaged Road Repairson July 21, 2026 at 12:15 pm
[SAnews.gov.za] Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has assured residents and farmers that a temporary crossing at the flood-damaged Smalblaar Bridge will be in place before the end of the year, while the permanent restoration of the bridge is expected to take more than 12 months.
- Southern Africa: Comesa Flags Transmission Fault in Select Ford Modelson July 21, 2026 at 11:24 am
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The COMESA Competition and Consumer Commission (CCCC) has warned motorists about the recall of three Ford vehicle models over a transmission defect that could cause the vehicles to lose drive.
- Mozambique: Health Workers Extend Strike for Another 30 Dayson July 21, 2026 at 10:47 am
[AIM] Maputo -- The United Association of Mozambican Health Workers (APSUSM) has decided to extend its nationwide strike for another 30 days, which consists of a total stoppage of activities in all the country's health units.
- Kenya: Health Workers' Strike Enters Day Two As Unions Demand Permanent Terms for Uhc Staffon July 21, 2026 at 10:47 am
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The nationwide strike by health workers under the Health Union Caucus entered its second day on Tuesday, with union leaders insisting they will not return to work until the government addresses their longstanding grievances.
- Liberia: Govt Begins Technical Scoping Mission for 2nd MCC Compact Energy Projectsby editor@liberianobserver.com (Liberian Observer) on July 21, 2026 at 10:28 am
[Liberian Observer] Finance and Development Planning Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan has welcomed a delegation from the United States Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) as Liberia formally begins a technical scoping mission for projects proposed under the country's second MCC Compact.
- Liberia: CBL Eases Interest Rate As Inflation Slowsby editor@liberianobserver.com (Liberian Observer) on July 21, 2026 at 10:27 am
[Liberian Observer] The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) has cautiously eased monetary policy for the first time in months, cutting its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points while projecting that the economy will continue its strong growth trajectory through 2026. The move reflects growing confidence that inflationary pressures are gradually easing even as policymakers remain alert to mounting global economic risks.
- Rwanda: Kagame, Gates Discuss Cooperation in Health, AI, Agricultureon July 21, 2026 at 9:43 am
[New Times] President Paul Kagame and American billionaire and philanthropist Bill Gates met on Monday, July 20, for discussions on collaboration in various areas, including health, artificial intelligence (AI) and agricultural transformation.
- Kenya: MPs Blame Kenya Power-REREC Rift for Delays in Electricity Connectionson July 21, 2026 at 9:40 am
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Members of Parliament have raised concern over persistent delays in electricity connections across the country, blaming an apparent lack of coordination between the Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC) and Kenya Power.
- Nigeria: ActionAid Raises Alarm Over Poverty, Insecurity, Debt Burden, Flood Threatson July 21, 2026 at 9:00 am
[This Day] Abuja -- ActionAid Nigeria has raised the alarm over the worsening conditions confronting millions of Nigerians, warning that rising poverty, insecurity, debt servicing, food inflation and climate-related disasters are placing the country's poorest and most vulnerable citizens under unprecedented pressure.
- Nigeria: Atiku Seeks Probe Into 'Unexplained' N12.8 Trillion in 2026 Budgeton July 21, 2026 at 9:00 am
[This Day] Abuja -- Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has called on the National Assembly to rise above partisan considerations and immediately commence a comprehensive, line-by-line investigation into every allocation under the Service-Wide Vote, particularly the N2.19 trillion personnel provision.
- Africa: How a Canadian Mining Giant Infiltrated Zambia's Democracyon July 21, 2026 at 8:46 am
[Global Witness] A Global Witness investigation finds evidence that First Quantum Minerals and its associates have run a decades-long covert influence campaign over Zambia's democracy, bankrolling President Hichilema, with revenues diverted away from the copper-rich nation's indebted economy and its people
- Kenya: Jubilee Criticises Gachagua's Tourism Boycott Call, Warns of Economic Fallouton July 21, 2026 at 7:51 am
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Jubilee Party has cautioned political leaders against making statements that could discourage tourism and foreign investment, warning that such remarks risk hurting ordinary Kenyans whose livelihoods depend on the country's economy.
- Kenya: Communication Authority Tightens Rules On Importation for ICT Equipment Distributorson July 21, 2026 at 7:47 am
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has introduced new licensing requirements for companies importing and distributing communications equipment, in a move aimed at tightening regulation of the country's telecommunications market.
- Africa: All of Africa Today - July 21, 2026by info@allafrica.com (allAfrica) on July 21, 2026 at 6:44 am
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- Nigeria: Nigeria Losing Jobs, Forex to Inconsistent Fish Import Policy - Experton July 21, 2026 at 6:41 am
[Vanguard] Nigeria is undermining its drive for food security, job creation and foreign exchange conservation through inconsistent fish import policies that continue to favour imported fish over locally farmed varieties, a fisheries expert, Dr. OlukayodeOlubiyi, has warned.
- Nigeria: Drug Trafficking Through Ports Threatens Nigeria's Trade Reputation, Economy - Reporton July 21, 2026 at 6:41 am
[Vanguard] Nigeria's growing exposure to drug trafficking through its seaports is posing a serious threat to the country's international trade reputation, economic competitiveness and investment prospects, the Sea Empowerment & Research Center (SEREC) has warned.
- Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe's Lithium Exports Hit U.S.$746 Million in First Half of 2026on July 21, 2026 at 6:39 am
[New Zimbabwe] Zimbabwe's lithium sector generated US$746 million in export earnings during the first half of 2026, with spodumene concentrates contributing US$672.8 million and lithium sulphate accounting for US$73.2 million, according to the latest figures released by the Minerals Marketing Corporation of Zimbabwe (MMCZ).
- Africa: Africa Must Utilise Its 30% Global Share of Minerals, Halt Export - AfDBon July 21, 2026 at 5:50 am
[This Day] Abuja -- The African Development Bank (AfDB) has urged African countries to halt the export of raw critical minerals and instead focus on local processing, beneficiation and regional value chains to unlock greater economic value from the continent's vast mineral resources.
- Nigeria: Tinubu Hasn't Borrowed Up to N80trn, Blames Debt Rise On Fx, Legacy Liabilities - Oyedeleon July 21, 2026 at 4:25 am
[This Day] Says FG generated N21.6trn tax revenue in six months, external reserves hit 17-year high Senators raise concerns over rising debt, poor budget implementation despite higher revenues·Monguno warns failure to implement Appropriation Act could amount to impeachable offence
- Zimbabwe: Over 1,400 Passengers Already Booked Seats On Air Zimbabwe's New Harare-London Direct Flight - Govt Sayson July 21, 2026 at 4:25 am
[New Zimbabwe] SOME 1,479 passengers have already booked their seats on state-owned airline Air Zimbabwe's new Harare - London direct flight, Transport minister Felix Mhona has revealed.


