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[New Dawn] Yekepa, Nimba County, July 1, 2026 - The Chief Executive Officer of ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) has reaffirmed confidence in Liberia's investment climate, saying the country's ability to attract and retain investors depends on strong collaboration among the government, businesses and local communities.

[New Dawn] -Suspends All Cargo Flights Over Drug Trafficking Fears

[New Zimbabwe] ZIMBABWE is pressing ahead with plans to establish a transparent digital register of all mining claims across the country as part of efforts to strengthen governance and attract fresh investment into the mining sector.

[Vanguard] -- Seeks commercial dispute tribunal to boost investment

[This Day] The Federal Government has urged African countries to accelerate African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) implementation to drive industrialisation, digital trade and shared prosperity.

[New Times] Rwanda and Egypt are seeking to deepen cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI), digital transformation and digital skills development as the two countries strengthen their bilateral relations.

[Namibian] The Ministry of Health and Social Services says transport shortages are preventing some district personnel from visiting mobile clinics and community health posts.

[Daily Maverick] Xenophobic unrest in South Africa leads to significant losses for small businesses, as vital foreign customers and workers flee, highlighting the positive economic contributions of migrants.

[The Conversation Africa] South Africa is moving away from coal-fired electricity, which currently supplies 74% of the country's power, to wind and solar energy. But as the country's experience shows, the transition is complex and is being slowed down.

[SAnews.gov.za] Overburdened consumers will be in for some relief from tomorrow after the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) announced a decrease in fuel prices, excluding LP Gas.

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- "Currently 33 percent of every shilling invested in infrastructure is lost in poor planning, project delays and weak maintenance." -World Bank Director for Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda and Somalia, Qimiao Fan.

[Leadership] The Benin Zone of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has threatened to shut down academic activities in seven state-owned universities in Edo, Delta and Ondo sStates if the 2025 FGN/ASUU Agreement is not implemented in the payment of July salaries.

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The National Port Authority (NPA) has marked a significant advancement in port safety with the successful installation of the first-ever fire hydrant system at the Freeport of Monrovia, a development officials say will substantially improve emergency response capabilities and strengthen the protection of lives, cargo, and critical infrastructure.

[This Day] Abuja -- The Community Court of Justice, ECOWAS, yesterday formally launched its Electronic Case Management System (ECMS), ushering in what it described as the most significant digital transformation in its history and setting an ambitious target to become a fully paperless regional judicial institution by 2030.

[Daily News] Dodoma -- IN a major step towards improving road safety through home-grown innovation, fourthyear students at the University of Dodoma (UDOM) have developed a smart digital system capable of detecting passengers who fail to fasten seat belts on long-distance buses and instantly alerting drivers and conductors.

[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE Tanzanian government has confirmed that fuel prices will officially decrease from tomorrow, July 1, 2026, providing relief to motorists, businesses and households following recent developments in the global oil market.

[New Times] As construction of the new Kigali International Airport in Bugesera advances toward its planned opening in 2028, the government has unveiled a broad range of investment opportunities within the planned Airport City and surrounding areas.

[Liberian Investigator] Published: June 30, 2026