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[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.

[This Day] Abuja -- The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Wednesday revoked the operating licences of 46 microfinance banks across the country, citing persistent regulatory violations and failure to meet the minimum conditions required to continue operating as licensed financial institutions.

[Premium Times] On the list of the 46 microfinance banks whose licences were revoked, Kano State accounted for the highest number with 13 banks, followed by Lagos with eight.

[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.

[Premium Times] The CBN said the decision became necessary because of one or more regulatory breaches committed by the affected institutions.

[Premium Times] The framework outlines the lender's strategy for supporting Africa's largest economy over the next six years.

[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.

[Premium Times] As Nigeria grapples with rising food costs and a widening animal-protein gap, they say the solution lies not in competing with local farmers but in collaboration.

[Nyasa Times] Malawi's Minister of Mining, Thoko Tembo, M.P., has reaffirmed the government's commitment to maintaining a stable, transparent and predictable investment environment as it advances sector-wide reforms designed to strengthen regulatory clarity and long-term investor confidence.

[Leadership] A new report has raised fresh concerns over Africa's place in the global innovation economy, showing that just 15 cities worldwide continue to attract the bulk of startup funding, leaving emerging ecosystems with limited access to capital.

[Nile Post] The Government of Uganda has secured €110.5 million (approximately Shs480.9 billion) in financing from Standard Chartered Bank Uganda to upgrade the 115.8-kilometre Kitgum-Kidepo Road, a project expected to improve regional trade, reduce transport costs and unlock tourism and investment opportunities in Northern Uganda.