[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A humanitarian initiative in northern Mauritania is leveraging biometric technology to improve healthcare access for thousands of patients without official documentation.

[Daily Maverick] Foot-and-mouth disease does not spread because paperwork fails. It spreads because immunity gaps open. And immunity gaps open when timing slips.

[New Times] East Africa's private sector has issued a call for action, warning that the region risks missing its integration targets unless governments move decisively from policy reform to implementation.

[SNA] Khartoum -- Minister of Industry and Trade, Mahasin Ali Yagoub, announced that a large number of factories in Khartoum State have entered the production phase, noting that the remaining factories are expected to commence operations in the near future. She confirmed that electricity supply issues are on the verge of being resolved.

[Afreximbank] Instant 24/7 bank-to-bank transfers across African borders in local currencies Simpler cross-border payments for individuals, businesses, and SMEs 80 plus Pesalink network participants now linked to 160 plus PAPSS participating banks

[Afreximbank] African Heads of State and Government on February 14, 2025, formally launched the Africa Infrastructure Financing Facility (AIFF), a coordinated, Africa-led platform designed to accelerate the preparation and facilitation of financing for priority cross-border infrastructure projects aligned with Agenda 2063.

[263Chat] Retail chain OK Zimbabwe has been placed under corporate rescue with effect from 24 February 2026 after suppliers stopped extending credit pushing the company into financial distress.

[263Chat] Government's decision to ban the export of raw minerals including lithium concentrate has been welcomed by industry groups as a major step towards boosting local manufacturing and maximising returns from the country's natural resources.

[SAnews.gov.za] Eskom is studying the high court judgement brought by Sibanye Stillwater and others, setting aside the power utility's refusal of Sibanye's wayleave application to develop a 50MW behind the meter Photovoltaic (PV) power plant to supply electricity to Sibanye's Kloof Mine.

[SAnews.gov.za] Deputy Finance Minister, Dr David Masondo, says the 2026 Budget is redistributive while balancing the need for fiscal discipline.

[SAnews.gov.za] The key economic milestones reflected in the 2026 Budget indicate that government's implementation of structural reforms to support economic recovery has strengthened the country's global standing.

[Namibian] The ministry of environment has said it will make its decision on the proposed uranium mining project in the Omaheke region based on science, not political considerations.

[263Chat] The Zimbabwean government is reviewing business fees and modernising the legal framework for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) as part of efforts to strengthen the sector and encourage formalisation, Minister Monica Mutsvangwa has said.

[Health-e] The 2026 budget speech delivered by finance minister Enoch Godongwana appears disconnected from the scientific and clinical evidence emerging daily from public health facilities.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA'S ambition to become a one-trillion-dollar economy by 2050 will require bold fiscal reforms, stronger domestic revenue mobilisation and a more inclusive tax administration system.

[The Conversation Africa] Access to electricity is widely seen as a cornerstone of sustainable development. It improves quality of life, enables household income generation, and raises living standards. Despite this, 760 million people around the world live without it.

[Ghanaian Times] Cashew farmers in the Bono Region have received training in financial management to enhance their access to credit, improve productivity, and boost their livelihoods.

[Vanguard] Nigeria's average retail price for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) fell to ₦1,034.76 in January 2026, continuing a downward trend that has seen consumers pay less for petrol both year-on-year (YoY) and month-on-month (MoM).

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Management of the Liberia Petroleum Refining Company (LPRC) has expressed its heartfelt appreciation to Montserrado County Senator Abraham Darius Dillon for accepting to partner with it in introducing the Proposed Act creating the Liberia Petroleum Refining Company (LPRC) and amending and replacing the existing Act governing the company on the floor of the Liberian Senate.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE Minister for Finance, Mr Khamis Mussa Omar, on February 25, 2026, handed over 72 new vehicles to the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) to enhance service delivery across various parts of the country. The vehicles are intended to improve access to taxpayers, boost revenue collection, and strengthen public services.

[Premium Times] Foreign currency translation loss, which stood at N290.7 billion in 2024, declined to zero in the year under review.

[Ghanaian Times] THE 24-hour economy policy received a major boost following the sod-cutting for the construction of a new float glass manufacturing facility at Shama in the Western Region.

[Ghanaian Times] The Ghana cedi has recorded a modest recovery against major international currencies, supported by external tailwinds and positive market sentiment.

[New Dawn] Monrovia, February 26, 2026: Deputy Information Minister Daniel Sanoe clarified that the first batch of yellow machines brought into the country over the weekend will be distributed to counties based on assessed needs, rather than on an equal allocation.

[Premium Times] The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, confirmed the investment grants in a statement on Wednesday.

[Vanguard] Aliko Dangote Foundation, in collaboration with Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Dangote Fertiliser Limited, has distributed school uniforms, bags, sandals and writing materials to primary school pupils in their host communities in Ibeju Lekki, Lagos State, as part of its education support programme.

[Nile Post] Ntungamo District is grappling with a rapidly spreading outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) that has paralyzed livestock markets, disrupted revenue collection, and highlighted tensions between veterinary authorities and farmers resisting vaccination.

[Daily Maverick] Daily Maverick breaks down all the numbers, categories, segments and fiscal policy changes that have an impact on you, fellow South African, this Budget season.

[Daily Maverick] Daily Maverick looked at what President Cyril Ramaphosa promised the country during his State of the Nation Address on 12 February 2026 and how the 2026 Budget lived up to those promises.

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