[ENA] Addis Ababa -- llThe Ministry of Trade and Regional Cooperation announced that the achievements registered during the recently concluded fiscal year not only enabled it to meet and exceed most of its planned targets but also laid a strong foundation for sustained growth in Ethiopia's trade sector and export performance.

[263Chat] Bikita Minerals has invested a cumulative US$383 million in mineral beneficiation projects as it expands value addition at its operations with the government describing the development as a key milestone in Zimbabwe's drive to maximise returns from its mineral wealth.

[Namibian] President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for stronger cooperation in clean energy, uranium value addition and technology transfer with China.

[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- The Ministry of Employment and Vocational Training on Tuesday organised a workshop dedicated to presenting the results of a sectoral study on the employment market's needs for occupations and skills in the information and communication technologies sector.

[This Day] Abuja -- Governor Usman Ododo of Kogi State has declared that his administration will never negotiate with criminals, unveiling a strategy that combines aggressive security measures with youth empowerment to end illegal mining and unlock the state's vast solid mineral resources for economic development.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to shape how people are seen and represented, technology company TECNO has launched a global initiative aimed at promoting fair and authentic representation.

[GroundUp] Constitutional obligations were not met, investigation finds

[Independent (Kampala)] Nairobi -- A new partnership between Equity Group, AfricaNenda Foundation and the Gates Foundation is set to accelerate the development of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) across Africa in a move expected to expand financial inclusion, strengthen digital payment systems and support cross-border trade.

[New Times] Asia Machinery Investments Ltd, the official distributor and future assembler of Sinotruk (HOWO) vehicles in Rwanda, has unveiled a new generation of HOWO trucks while announcing plans to establish a local truck assembly plant and introduce electric trucks.

[New Times] President Paul Kagame has been appointed as co-chair of AI for Good Global Commission, an initiative of the United Nations.

[Ghanaian Times] The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has extended the deadline for filing second quarter Corporate Income Tax (CIT), Personal Income Tax (PIT), and May 2026 Value Added Tax (VAT), National Health Insurance Levy (NHIL) and Communications Service Tax (CST) returns following the recent heavy rains and flooding in Accra and surrounding communities.

[New Times] Rwanda is expected to receive its first shipment of petroleum products sourced from Oman under new government-to-government supply agreements with Kenya and Tanzania in early August, a development the Minister of Trade and Industry, Antoine-Marie Kajangwe, says will strengthen the country's fuel security and support its ambition to become a regional petroleum distribution hub.

[New Times] As Rwanda advances its ambition to become a knowledge-based economy, momentum is growing around the establishment of a National Artificial Intelligence Agency. While much attention has focused on AI's role in driving innovation, an equally important question remains: can an AI Agency become a catalyst for Rwanda's creative industries and meaningful job creation for young people?

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANA'S Vice President, Emmanuel Nchimbi, has said the government's vision is to transform the Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair (DITF) from a traditional product exhibition into a global hub for innovation, research, technology, and international trade by 2050.

[Scrolla] The Faraday Taxi Association has told members to stop foreign drivers from operating taxis until further notice because of growing tensions around immigration. Gauteng transport officials say they are working with taxi operators to reduce violence, improve licensing and shut down illegal taxi operations.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO) has opened to public scrutiny privately initiated electricity transmission projects worth between Sh50 billion and Sh65 billion under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) framework.

[Vanguard] Solar panels are a great addition to homes as they generate renewable electricity even on cloudy days. And when it comes to safety, they are among the most reliable technologies available. This is because while any electrical device carries a potential fire risk, incidents involving solar installations are very rare.

[ISS] Deep-sea mining is no longer just an environmental or economic issue - it is also an emerging maritime security challenge.

[Leadership] A total of 4,000 vulnerable widows, women and other disadvantaged persons have benefitted from MaryCrown Foundation's annual birthday empowerment initiative following a major expansion of the programme by its founder, Ambassador Mary Olubunmi Gbadewole (née Adeyemi).

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Equity Group has partnered with AfricaNenda Foundation and the Gates Foundation to accelerate the rollout of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) across Africa, in a move aimed at expanding financial inclusion and strengthening cross-border digital payments.

[GroundUp] "These schemes have left a legacy of exclusion, impoverishment and a lack of institutional accountability"

[Vanguard] Pensioners in Ogun State have begun enrolment for the free lifetime health insurance scheme approved by Governor Dapo Abiodun, with beneficiaries hailing the initiative as a major relief that will ease the burden of healthcare costs in retirement.

[Namibian] Zambezi governor Dorothy Kabula-Simushi says there has been a notable increase of cargo passing through the Katima Mulilo and Ngoma borders.

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[Shabelle] Mogadishu, July 7 -- Somalia's Foreign Minister Abdisalam Ali held a telephone conversation with his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, to discuss bilateral relations and regional security, Somalia's foreign ministry said.

[This Day] Abuja -- Nigeria's jet fuel exports to Europe climbed to a record high in June, underscoring the growing influence of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in the international aviation fuel market, even as Europe grapples with an oversupplied market and weakening prices.

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[This Day] The Dangote Cement Plc is targeting 20 per cent emissions reduction as it declared Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles as the heart of its drive towards becoming Africa's most sustainable and globally competitive cement manufacturer.

[This Day] Abuja -- The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele has refuted the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) position, as well as the attendant public commentary that the federal government spent approximately two per cent of Nigeria's gross domestic product (GDP), translating to over N8 trillion outside approved budgets.

[SNA] Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Gebreil Ibrahim, emphasized the importance of the work of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in developing the country's agricultural and livestock sectors and supporting government efforts.