[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- For the past six months, Derrick has operated a small but profitable internet business from three locations across Kiira Municipality, selling daily access to public Wi-Fi hotspots to customers priced out of conventional broadband services.

[Leadership] Risk aversion dominated trading on the Nigerian equities market on Monday as investors lost N1.315 trillion, extending the market's losing streak to a second consecutive session.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The National Infrastructure Fund (NIF) has begun the search for its first Chief Executive Officer (CEO) as the government moves to operationalise the state-backed investment vehicle established to finance major infrastructure projects.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has licensed 25 additional Digital Credit Providers (DCPs), bringing the total number of approved digital lenders in the country to 252.

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The House of People's Representatives (HPR), in its second extraordinary session held today, unanimously approved two concessional loan agreements worth a combined 124.6 million euros with the governments of Italy and France.

[Vanguard] Nigeria and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, HKSAR, of the People's Republic of China have signed an Agreement for the Elimination of Double Taxation on income and the Prevention of Tax Evasion and Avoidance, in a move aimed at strengthening trade, investment and economic cooperation between both jurisdictions.

[The Conversation Africa] Running a business in South Africa has become increasingly difficult. The challenges range from the economic after-effects of the COVID-19 pandemic to limited access to finance, increased global competition, shifting trade relations, technological change and governance issues.

[The Conversation Africa] Africa's young population is often described as a demographic dividend: a potential economic advantage if young people can gain the skills and jobs needed to contribute productively. But for many young people, that promise is slipping away. They leave school or training and enter labour markets where formal jobs are scarce and public programmes too often miss the people who need them most.

[Capital FM] As part of the AI for Good Global Summit hosted in Geneva, TikTok has announced a series of initiatives globally designed to strengthen AI literacy, improve transparency around AI-generated content, and enhance protection against AI-generated spam, reinforcing its commitment to helping people across the region use AI safely, confidently and responsibly.

[Vanguard] The Taraba Anti-Illegal Mining Taskforce on Monday arrested two suspected illegal miners during a raid on a gold mining site at Mayo Kam in Gantu village, Bali Local Government Area of the state.

[Vanguard] Nigeria's economy exited contraction in June as the Purchasing Managers' Index, PMI, rebounded to 50.1 points from 49.6 points in May, driven by sustained expansion in the agriculture sector despite continued weakness in industry and services, the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has said in its latest PMI Report released yesterday.

[Premium Times] The agreement is expected to eliminate double taxation on income earned in both jurisdictions, strengthen tax cooperation and encourage greater cross-border investment.

[New Zimbabwe] Police have arrested a Chinese investor and former chief finance officer of a lithium mining company on allegations of stealing more than US$3.65 million from the firm in a case that allegedly involved forged financial documents and the disposal of company vehicles.

[New Times] When Samuel Ishimwe talks about satellites, he is quick to move the conversation away from space.

[New Times] The government is set to receive its first direct shipment of refined petroleum products, with a vessel carrying 40,000 tonnes expected to arrive at Tanzania's Port of Tanga by the end of July 2026.

[This Day] Abuja -- Dangote Industries Limited has launched a whistleblower initiative offering a cash reward of N500,000 to members of the public who provide credible information leading to the arrest of individuals involved in the illegal use of its trucks or the recovery of unauthorised goods being transported in the vehicles.

[SAnews.gov.za] The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) will host the South Africa-Namibia Business Forum at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand, Johannesburg, on Friday.

[Reporter] The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has removed restrictions on how much commercial banks can lend nearly three years after it first introduced the credit growth cap in August 2023.

[New Times] When Jerome Munyarubuga drove a fully electric heavy-duty truck from Dar es Salaam to Rwanda, the journey gave him first-hand experience of a technology that transport operators say could significantly reduce operating costs if charging infrastructure continues to expand.

[New Times] Rwanda is implementing a range of large-scale agricultural projects aimed at increasing production, improving food security and transforming farming into a commercially viable sector.

[New Times] Businesses and individuals with annual turnover below Rwf2 million will not be required to use Electronic Billing Machines (EBMs) under a proposed ministerial order, with alternative measures to be introduced to ensure transactions are properly recorded.

[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Government has developed a robust pipeline of reforms and interventions aimed at stabilising the economy, restoring confidence, strengthening fiscal resilience and accelerating economic transformation.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Sinyalu Member of Parliament Fred Ikana is facing bankruptcy proceedings at the High Court after a creditor moved to have him declared bankrupt over an alleged unpaid debt.

[The Conversation Africa] Each year, millions of young Africans enter the labour market in search of stable and fulfilling employment. In Mozambique alone, more than half a million young people join the workforce annually.

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Community of Hope Agriculture Project (CHAP) Agro Inc. has become one of the first eight Liberian-owned companies to receive official certification from the newly established Seed Development and Certification Agency (SDCA), marking a significant milestone in the country's efforts to strengthen local seed production and achieve agricultural self-sufficiency.

[Vanguard] The Lagos State Government has expanded its Strategic Transport Master Plan (STMP) from six rail lines to 11 rail lines and one monorail as part of efforts to improve mass transit and meet the transportation needs of its growing population.

[New Dawn] Executive Director, EPA

[allAfrica] The global conversation on energy transition has gained remarkable momentum in recent years. Across continents, governments are setting ambitious targets to reduce carbon emissions, expand renewable energy, and ultimately achieve net-zero economies. Nigeria has not been left behind. Through its Energy Transition Plan and other climate commitments, the country has signaled its intention to embrace a cleaner and more sustainable energy future.

[Daily News] THE meeting between Tanzania's Minister for Finance, Ambassador Khamis Mussa Omar (MP), and Mr Zeine Zeidane, the newly appointed Executive Director of the IMF's African Department, during the 2026 African Caucus Meetings in Banjul, The Gambia, is of importance beyond mere diplomatic protocol.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The United Kingdom and Kenya have begun negotiations on a landmark Digital Trade Agreement aimed at expanding cross-border digital commerce, reducing barriers for businesses and cementing Kenya's position as Africa's "Silicon Savannah," British High Commissioner to Kenya Matt Baugh has revealed.