[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.

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[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.

[The Point] The Central Bank of The Gambia has unveiled its Working Papers and Seminar Series, a groundbreaking initiative designed to strengthen its role as a hub for knowledge creation and evidence-based policymaking.

[Independent (Kampala)] Uganda's structural housing deficit stands at approximately 2.4 million units, according to the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development (MLHUD) strategic plan IV, with a targeted reduction to 1.9 million units by 2030. The Uganda National Household Survey (UNHS) data reports over 28 percent of dwellings with non-durable walls (mud and poles) and about 69 percent with non-durable floors (earth or rammed earth).

[Africa Check] IN SHORT: Posts are circulating on social media in South Africa, claiming that after a wave of anti-migrant protests in 2026, thousands of job opportunities have opened up for South Africans at multinational supermarket chain Spar. But there is no evidence for this.

[Independent (Kampala)] Africa's telecom industry is moving beyond connectivity, investing in intelligent African telecom operators are increasingly deploying technologies that improve network efficiency, intelligence and performance rather than simply extending network reach.

[Vanguard] Nigerian motorists and commuters will soon pay more for traffic offences as the Senate has passed amendments to the Federal Road Safety Commission, FRSC, Act introducing stiffer penalties.

[Premium Times] In June, the bank temporarily suspended communications on its X and Telegram accounts, citing the need to protect customers from fraudulent activities and account impersonation.

[Nyasa Times] FDH Bank Plc, in partnership with Ekhaya Group have sponsored musician Gwamba's upcoming 'Landlord Pakwao' concert to support creativity and entertainment in the music industry.

[Ghanaian Times] Flux Power & Automation has introduced Smappee Infinity, a smart energy management system that enables businesses and institutions to monitor electricity consumption in real time, remotely control electrical equipment and automate energy use to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

[Premium Times] The company says it will expand flour, pasta and edible oil production, launch a noodles business and invest further in agriculture as it seeks to boost local food production and improve affordability.

[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,