Uganda’s coffee exports surged in May 2025, buoyed by a successful main harvest in the Masaka and south-western regions, according to the latest report from the Uganda Coffee Development Authority …
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Ghana’s Parliament Approves $2.8 Billion Debt Restructuring Deal
Ghana’s Parliament has approved a $2.8 billion debt restructuring agreement with 25 bilateral creditor nations, a major milestone in the country’s efforts to navigate its deepest economic crisis in decades …
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South African Rand Flat After Political Fallout Over Deputy Minister’s Firing
The South African rand showed little movement in early trade on Friday, stabilising after sharp declines on Thursday, as political tensions between President Cyril Ramaphosa and the Democratic Alliance (DA)—his …
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University of Zimbabwe Fires Four Union Leaders as Lecturers’ Strike Reaches Day 71
The University of Zimbabwe (UZ) has dismissed four executive members of the Association of University Teachers (AUT), escalating tensions in the ongoing lecturers’ strike, which has now entered its 71st …
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South Africa’s Airline Industry in Crisis
South Africa’s airline industry is teetering on the brink, hit by a perfect storm of failing navigation systems and deteriorating airport infrastructure. The result: frequent flight cancellations and delays, mounting …
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Uganda’s DEI BioPharma to Manufacture $28,000 HIV Drug for Just $50
In a major victory for health equity, Ugandan biotech firm DEI BioPharma has announced plans to manufacture Lenacapavir—a revolutionary HIV treatment recently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration …
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HBZ Bank, Citibank, and Bank of Taiwan Sanctioned in South Africa
The Prudential Authority, which operates under the South African Reserve Bank (SARB), has issued administrative sanctions against HBZ Bank Limited, Citibank, and the Bank of Taiwan for failing to comply …
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Joburg Mayor Dada Morero Survives No-Confidence Vote
City of Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero has survived a motion of no confidence brought against him during a council sitting on 25 June 2025, maintaining his position despite mounting criticism …
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MALAWI: SRWB Urges Communities to Protect Water Infrastructure
The Southern Region Water Board (SRWB) has called on residents of Group Village Head (GVH) Onga and GVH Kambalame in Chiradzulu District to take ownership of and protect water infrastructure …
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FDH Bank’s Islamic Banking Records Big Growth, Goes Nationwide in Malawi
FDH Bank plc has announced major success with its Salama Banking product, Malawi’s first Islamic banking window, just one year after its launch. According to the bank, the service has …