[Capital FM] Nairobi -- For decades, Kenya has enjoyed a reputation as East Africa's investment gateway, attracting multinational corporations with its strategic location, relatively sophisticated financial sector, modern transport infrastructure and access to a regional market of more than 300 million people.

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[New Light] Kapchorwa: At least 23 pupils of King David Junior School Ndejje are feared dead following a road accident in Kapchorwa District on Thursday evening, as the pupils travelled for a field trip whose exact destination remained unclear at the time of the crash.

[Nile Post] President Museveni has said reliable markets remain the biggest driver of production, arguing that Uganda has enough capacity to supply raw materials for agro-processing industries if farmers are assured of demand.

[Nile Post] JINJA -- Taxi operators at Kampala Stage in Jinja City, popularly known as Kiyembe Stage, have been given 21 days to vacate the area and relocate to the Jinja Main Taxi Park as authorities intensify enforcement of trade order regulations.

[Namibian] Namibia's table grape growers say the phytosanitary agreement with China opens new export opportunities, although strict import requirements could delay shipments and market access.

[263Chat] Fastjet Zimbabwe will introduce an Airbus A320-200 into its fleet on a short-term lease beginning August 1, as the airline moves to meet rising passenger demand during one of Southern Africa's busiest travel periods.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- T9 Media and Communications Company has urged Tanzanian businesses to begin preparing for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), describing the tournament as a major economic opportunity expected to boost trade, investment and employment.

[Dabanga] Amsterdam / Khartoum -- The rapid escalation in the exchange rate of foreign currencies against the Sudanese Pound (SDG) has left the government searching for solutions to the crisis. The dollar resumed its upward climb less than a week after a temporary decline, having fallen to SDG5,800 from SDG6,000 following the Central Bank of Sudan's injection of foreign currency into the banking system. The central bank's policies to curb the rise increasingly resemble palliatives or temporary fixes rather than a comprehensive package

[RFI] Climate rights group Greenpeace Africa called for a halt to a proposed mega oil refinery project by Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, in Kenya's coastal region, warning of environmental risks.

[Scrolla] Several businesses in Nkowankowa township outside Tzaneen remain closed almost two weeks after the Greater Tzaneen Municipality launched a major compliance crackdown.

[Scrolla] When Gloria Masingita Maluleke looks at her grocery cupboard, she sees more than bags of maize meal and rice.

[Reporter] Just a day after executing a high-stakes diplomatic mission to Mekelle in the Tigray region, US Ambassador Ervin Massinga arrived in Gondar today to advance commercial ties, prioritize regional peace, and review critical healthcare initiatives.

[SNA] Khartoum -- Director General of the Sudan Cotton Company, Lieutenant General Dr. Nasreddin Abdel Fattah, on Thursday inspected the company's external facilities to review the progress of rehabilitation work on war-damaged assets under the company's recovery plan. During the visit, he was briefed on projects being implemented by the company's Engineering Unit in preparation for the current agricultural season and commended the progress achieved.

[Liberian Observer] Africa's leading HR technology company, SeamlessHR, today announced its evolution into Seamless Technologies, marking a new chapter in the company's growth and reflecting its vision to build technology that powers work, business, and everyday life across Africa.

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Over 10,700 tons of fish were harvested from Lake Nigat, a massive artificial reservoir formed by the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, in the concluded Ethiopian fiscal year, according to Benishangul-Gumuz Region Agriculture Bureau.

[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has hailed Toyota South Africa Motors' R10.4 billion investment in the production of the ninth-generation Hilux as a strong vote of confidence in the country's economy, saying it demonstrates South Africa's ability to convert investment commitments into jobs, industrial growth, and exports.

[allAfrica] From Project Bankability to Building Productive and Financeable Economies

[Radio Dalsan] Somalia's Council of Ministers, chaired by the federal government, approved a series of appointments and promotions on Thursday covering diplomatic posts and the leadership of the Somali Chamber of Commerce, in a move officials say is aimed at strengthening the country's diplomatic corps and reforming its trade institutions.

[Ghanaian Times] Mr Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, Ashanti Regional Chiarman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has asked the High Court in Accra to refer provisions of the Minerals and Mining Act to the Supreme Court for interpretation.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The government's plan to transform Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) into a world-class aviation hub has moved into the implementation phase following the signing of a crucial engineer-consultant contract that will oversee the airport's long-awaited modernisation.

[New Zimbabwe] Discover moreMapsCrimeAfrica travel guideThe lowest-paid employee in Zimbabwe's mining sector will now earn a minimum monthly salary of US$418 following the adoption of a new wage structure under the latest National Employment Council (NEC) for the Mining Industry Circular to Mines.

[Premium Times] The party said it uploaded its candidate on INEC portal on 10 July.

[AIM] Maputo -- The Mozambican Ministry of Transport and Logistics (MTL) has disbursed 128.8 million meticais (just over two million US dollars at the current exchange rate) to compensate public transport operators, following the increase in the price of fuel last May.

[Radio Dalsan] Somalia has secured duty-free access for its fishery products to the Chinese market after signing a new trade agreement with China, a move expected to increase exports, support the country's blue economy and create new jobs across the fisheries sector.

[New Dawn] Monrovia, Liberia, July 16, 2026 - President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has submitted a proposed US$18 million Investment Incentive Agreement between the Government of Liberia and CGL International Ltd. to the Legislature's Committee on Investment for review.

[New Dawn] MONROVIA, July 16, 2026 - The Executive Director of GeoMining Environmental Consultancy Incorporated, Carlos Tingban, on Wednesday called for the adoption of modern exploration technologies to unlock Liberia's untapped mineral, oil, and gas potential.

[GroundUp] PRASA has promised to make trains accessible but it is taking a long time

[Vanguard] As Nigeria continues to navigate sweeping economic reforms and the changing realities of the global workplace, the Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to overhauling the nation's labour administration to make it more responsive, inclusive and investment-friendly.

[Leadership] Maryam Lawan Gwadabe has helped to change the narratives in Northern Nigeria, where access to technology and digital opportunities was limited,