[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) has committed more than 2.8bn/- (1.06 million US dollars) to construct two health centres and expand emergency healthcare services in Tanga and Geita regions, a move expected to improve access to quality medical care for thousands of residents.

[Vanguard] The Nigerian Navy, in furtherance of its offensive against crude oil theft, has successfully deactivated 2 illegal refining sites while maintaining pressure by dismantling a reactivated illegal refining network in the Niger Delta.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA has called on African countries to strengthen cross-border energy infrastructure and accelerate implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

[Namibian] The Namibia Employers' Federation (NEF) says it supports reasonable measures that allow mothers to continue breastfeeding after returning to work, but has cautioned against adopting a one-size-fits-all approach for all employers.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Businesses awarded more than half of government contracts during the 2024/25 financial year failed to disclose their beneficial ownership information, exposing persistent transparency gaps in Kenya's public procurement system.

[Bird Story Agency] Africa is beginning to reverse an age-old equation: exporting raw cotton and importing the value created from it. The challenge is to close the ''missing middle'', connect regional manufacturing strengths and scale a competitive industry that keeps jobs, skills and value on the continent.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA yesterday showcased investment opportunities to local and international investors, highlighting reforms that allow investment approvals within 24 hours and provide access to strategic sectors, including energy, manufacturing, tourism and logistics.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Court of Appeal has dismissed a Sh185.5 million refund claim against the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) by a defunct Malaysian company over the aborted sale of the Grand Regency Hotel, ending a civil dispute that has lasted nearly three decades.

[Nyasa Times] Malawi and South Africa have signed a new agreement designed to clamp down on customs fraud by allowing tax authorities in both countries to swap information electronically for the first time.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Nurses in Tharaka Nithi County will resume work on Thursday morning after their union's county leadership directed members to return to duty in compliance with an active court order obtained by the county government, even as the nationwide nurses' strike remains in force.

[Vanguard] The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday night defended its decision to freeze the Osun State Government's bank accounts, insisting the action was aimed at stopping the alleged diversion of about N11 billion in public funds under investigation and was not connected with the state's forthcoming governorship election.

[Premium Times] Nigeria's upstream petroleum regulator says it has approved more than $57 billion worth of Field Development Plans since 2024, as the country prepares for 22 major offshore projects estimated to attract between $30 billion and $50 billion in investments from 2026 to 2030.

[This Day] The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said Nigeria's domestic economy expanded by 3.87 per cent in 2025, an improvement over the 3.38 per cent recorded in 2024.

[Leadership] The federal government has approved a $4.5 billion arrangement with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), to liberate funds to bolster foreign-exchange reserves and spending on the government's ongoing infrastructure priorities.

[Nile Post] KAMPALA -- Members of Parliament have criticised the slow implementation of Uganda's $608 million World Bank-funded Electricity Access Scale-up Project, citing delayed household connections, stalled infrastructure and unpaid compensation that they say are undermining the country's electrification drive.

[Nile Post] President Museveni has challenged religious leaders to encourage their followers to pursue improved standards of living, saying spiritual development should go hand in hand with economic empowerment.

[Daily Maverick] While Eskom's success in ending load shedding is a crucial triumph of the Ramaphosa era, many people are now living without electricity for much of the time because they simply cannot afford it. A new billing system is supposed to change all of this. Expect a big fight.

[Daily Trust] The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced the ex-depot prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, and Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), also known as diesel, a move the company said is aimed at making petroleum products more affordable for Nigerians.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE Minister for Finance, Khamis Mussa Omar said strengthening cooperation in infrastructure development is a key pillar for driving economic growth, expanding trade and improving the welfare of people across Africa.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Ministry of Labour has appointed a conciliator to mediate a labour dispute between the Kenya National Union of Nurses and Midwives (KNUNM) and relevant government agencies in a move aimed at averting a planned nationwide strike.

[This Day] · Lists feats to include unified forex market, removal of fuel subsidy, more stable macroeconomic environment, banking sector recapitalisation

[AIM] Maputo -- The Mozambican Finance Minister, Carla Louveira, believes that the country's energy potential is crucial for attracting new investments.

[New Times] Rwanda will host the 12th East African Petroleum Conference and Exhibition (EAPCE'27), a key regional platform for promoting investment, partnerships and innovation in the petroleum sector, the Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board (RMB) has announced.

[The New Humanitarian] Johannesburg -- "Intellectually, xenophobia is not being contested, instead people are looking for scapegoats."

[RFI] Nigeria has approved a new $4.5 billion loan to replace a 2023 loan of $3.3 billion.

[allAfrica] Inequality doesn't just make pandemics worse; it helps create the conditions for them to spread, persist and return

[allAfrica] The trip to Lamu is long and torturous but on arrival, one is met by unmatched beauty in this island off the Kenyan coast.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya's expanding digital economy is increasingly under threat from organised cybercriminals targeting mobile money services, telecommunications networks and government systems, according to the latest INTERPOL African Cyberthreat Assessment Report 2026.

[New Times] The Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority (Rwanda FDA) on Tuesday, August 4, announced the closure of 27 companies, as part of the ongoing crackdown on illicit alcohol production and distribution.