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[Namibian] Works and transport minister Veikko Nekundi says the government has rejected plans to introduce toll gates on roads across the country.

[Namibian] The government has auctioned some of its quota for horse mackerel and hake fish, raising N$68.4 million.

[SAnews.gov.za] Eskom has received a report on the independent investigation into possible irregularities relating to the procurement of diesel fuel and storage contracts.

[SAnews.gov.za] As the 2026 tax filing season gets underway, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) has announced a range of digital tools to improve the taxpayer experience, with millions of South Africans being auto-assessed.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi says the government expects to receive more than Sh200 billion on Friday from the sale of its 15 percent stake in Safaricom to South Africa's Vodacom.

[Nyasa Times] Malawi has launched a renewed national push to confront a largely overlooked public-health emergency: rising deaths and injuries linked to pesticide poisoning, including a growing number of suspected self-poisoning cases involving Highly Hazardous Pesticides.

[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.

[New Zimbabwe] Cabinet has approved the principles for amending the Tobacco Industry and Marketing Act, paving the way for an overhaul of legislation that has long been criticised as outdated and ill-suited to the modern tobacco industry.

[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