[Vanguard] ...Gets endorsement for second term

[Premium Times] "This government considered the strategic importance of this road and resolved that it must be completed once and for all."

[Daily Trust] The Central Bank of Nigeria, at its latest Monetary Policy Committee meeting, reduced its benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points to 26.5 per cent. On paper, that looks like a small adjustment. But in monetary policy, direction often matters more than magnitude. After a prolonged period of tightening designed to combat inflation and stabilise the naira, even a modest cut signals that something in the macroeconomic landscape is changing.

[SNA] Khartoum, March 3, 2026 (SUNA) - Prime Minister Dr. Kamil Idris chaired a meeting of the Supreme Economic Committee today, attended by Minister of Cabinet Affairs Dr. Limia Abdel-Ghafar, economic sector ministers, and several senior officials from relevant bodies.

[Vanguard] For the better part of two decades, the global cocoa market was a picture of quiet predictability. Then, in a blistering eighteen-month window, the script flipped entirely.

[Daily Trust] As widespread blackout and load shedding on the national grid persist, Nigerians across major cities are counting losses, with many small businesses shutting down and households forced to abandon bulk food purchases due to their inability to power refrigerators.

[Premium Times] We trust as a senior law enforcement officer you will promptly comply with the Judgment of the Honourable Court accordingly," the lawyer's letter read.

[Shabelle] The Federation of Somali Trade Unions (FESTU), with the support of the United Nations (UN), has rolled out a nationwide labour rights education campaign aimed at enabling workers to understand, reclaim and defend their labour rights while ensuring effective implementation of Somalia's newly adopted Labour Code, which entered into force after 52 years without comprehensive reform.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Members of the National Assembly Departmental Committee has today resolved to widen it's probe into the controversial ownership of a land parcel forming the nucleus of the Miwani Sugar Mills; which is subject of an active petition before it.

[Nile Post] Former Nansana Municipality Member of Parliament aspirant Steven Kawesa, popularly known as NUP Commander 001, broke down in tears as he recounted the hardships he has endured following his defeat in the parliamentary race.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has clarified reports suggesting involvement of the Adani Group in the modernisation and expansion of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), stating that no discussions are ongoing with the Indian conglomerate.

[Nile Post] Uganda's economy showed a mix of growth and cautionary signals in January 2026, reflecting resilience in household consumption alongside challenges in formal employment, exports, and new business formation, according to the Microeconomic Indicators and Developments FY 2025/26.

[Namibian] The Namibia water utility (NamWater) has issued a notice of a possible bulk water suspension at Rehoboth in the Hardap region.

[Scrolla] Zulu Royal Chancellor Inkosi Malusi Zondi is working to stop Tongaat Hulett from being liquidated, saying thousands of jobs and the rural economy of KwaZulu-Natal are at stake.

[Premium Times] According to the National Bureau of Statistics, Nigeria generated ₦2.28 trillion in Value Added Tax (VAT) in the third quarter of 2025, representing a 10.66 per cent increase from the previous quarter.

[SADC] Senior Officials responsible for Employment and Labour in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) met from 24 to 26 February 2026 in Roodepoort, Republic of South Africa, to review progress in the implementation of regional programmes and to formulate recommendations for consideration by the next Meeting of Ministers of Employment and Labour and Social Partners.

[Premium Times] Eleven people had been killed in a road crash in a particular spot in the state within a month.

[Premium Times] An official of the refinery confirmed the adjustment to PREMIUM TIMES on Tuesday morning.

[Nyasa Times] Malawi's young people could soon tap into world-class training in 5G technology, ICT and Artificial Intelligence (AI) following high-level engagements at the ongoing Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain.

[Nyasa Times] The ongoing war in the Middle East could soon be felt in the pockets of ordinary Malawians, with energy and economic experts warning that the country will not escape the shockwaves of rising oil and fertiliser prices.

[Daily Trust] The experts at the financial and economic intelligence platform, Proshare, have identified five primary risks to achieving the 2026 economic outlook in Nigeria.

[GroundUp] But equipment failures are already causing delays

[This Day] In a defining moment for Nigeria's national security and economic future, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's signing of the Defense Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) Act 2023 marks the dawn of a new era. As the legislator who sponsored this bill in the National Assembly, I have seen firsthand how this reform transforms DICON from a relic of our post-independence history into a vital pillar of a dynamic military-industrial complex poised to attract both domestic and international investment.

[New Zimbabwe] AN official within the American government has disputed claims that their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on support in Zimbabwe's health sector was centred on them getting access to the country's critical minerals.

[Daba Finance] Growth-stage startups across the continent can now apply for Google Accelerator Africa 10, a three-month hybrid program targeting companies building AI-driven solutions.

[Daba Finance] Egypt-based MoneyHash has entered the Iraqi market through a new partnership with Wayl, a local payment solutions provider and merchant of record.

[Afreximbank] The Alliance of African Multilateral Financial Institutions (AAMFI) has appointed Dr. Corneille Karekezi as Chairperson of its Governing Council, succeeding Samaila Zubairu, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), who served as the Alliance's second Chairperson following its establishment in 2024.

[Premium Times] The appointment of Nigerian energy leader, Akinwole II Omoboriowo comes as Botswana seeks to address persistent electricity supply challenges, expand its renewable energy footprint and become net exporter of clean energy within a short period of time

[Daily Maverick] Rescue teams retrieved the last body from the building collapse in Ormonde, Johannesburg, on Tuesday morning.

[Afreximbank] Afreximbank President, Dr George Elombi addresses the 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the CARICOM in Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis