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[Scrolla] Paraffin, burned by millions of poor households for cooking and light, dropped by R6.97 a litre from Wednesday, 1 July. Petrol fell by up to R2.01 a litre and diesel by up to R3.59, both effective from Wednesday, 1 July.

[GroundUp] The problem now is not load shedding but price

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) has appointed Tom Mulwa as its new chairman, effective July 13, 2026, ahead of the exit of Kiprono Kittony later this month.

[Nile Post] The Minister of ICT and National Guidance, Justine Lumumba Kasule, has commended the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) for its role in advancing and regulating the country's communications sector.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has placed the government on notice over the implementation of the Finance Act 2026, warning that it will not hesitate to challenge in court any administrative actions that violate constitutional principles or unfairly burden Kenyans.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A routine inspection on a Nairobi-bound passenger bus turned into a major anti-narcotics operation after detectives intercepted a suspected drug courier transporting heroin valued at approximately Sh1 million along the Mombasa-Nairobi Highway.

[Nyasa Times] The proposed Kasiya Rutile Project in Lilongwe District could remain in operation for more than 70 years, far exceeding its initially modelled 25-year mine life, according to findings from a definitive feasibility study conducted by Sovereign Services Limited.

[Premium Times] NNPC Limited reported a profit after tax of ₦462 billion in May 2026, down from April, despite recording its highest crude oil and condensate production in a year, improved gas output and stronger pipeline availability.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The government has called for increased investment in Kenya's menstrual health sector, saying the country has the potential to develop it into a vibrant industry capable of creating jobs, driving innovation, and accelerating economic growth.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has assured Kenyans that the government remains committed to reducing Pay As You Earn (PAYE) tax despite delays in implementing the proposal.

[GroundUp] Member of the board of the Musina-Makhado Special Economic Zone says senior ANC leader threatened him

[New Zimbabwe] Passengers travelling from Johannesburg to Bulawayo say cross-border bus fares have increased sharply, with some claiming operators have doubled their usual prices as demand for travel to Zimbabwe rises.

[New Dawn] Monrovia, July 2, 2026 - President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has approved a proposal by the Liberia Petroleum Refining Company (LPRC) to construct a 50,000-metric-ton petroleum storage facility, a move the government says will strengthen Liberia's fuel security and expand its strategic petroleum reserves.

[This Day] The Government of the Republic of Liberia, through the Embassy of Liberia in Nigeria and the Office of the Honorary Consul General of Liberia in Lagos, will host its inaugural Liberia-Nigeria Trade and Investment Forum in Lagos

[This Day] Nigeria faces a direct fiscal alarm bell in the third quarter (Q3) of 2026 as crude oil price dips below $80 per barrel amid fragile global stability, with the Society of Energy Editors (SEE) warning that oil below $80 would be a stress test the country's economy cannot afford to misread.

[Premium Times] The gorups requested documents would enable them to determine whether TotalEnergies has complied with France's Duty of Vigilance Law, which requires large companies to identify and prevent serious human rights and environmental risks linked to their operations and business relationships.

[This Day] Sokoto -- The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU Sokoto Zone, has warned that failure by state governments to implement the 2025 FGN-ASUU Agreement and clear outstanding welfare debts will trigger industrial crisis in affected universities.