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[Premium Times] In the index, a staggering 77.7 per cent of exporters reported increased inland transport and port handling costs over the period.

[Liberian Observer] The Liberia Petroleum Regulatory Authority (LPRA) has issued a detailed clarification on Liberia's petroleum licensing framework following growing questions from oil companies and stakeholders regarding the allocation of responsibility for upstream petroleum operations and the implementation of the Petroleum (Exploration and Production) Act.

[Capital FM] NAIROBI, Kenya, May 21-Parliament has commenced review of legislative proposals by Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro seeking sweeping reductions in fuel taxes and levies, in a move that could reshape the country's fuel pricing structure and ease pressure on the cost of living.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Motorists Association of Kenya (MAK), a member of the Transport Sector Alliance that organized the nationwide fuel protests suspended on Tuesday, has accused leaders from the PSV and TSV subsectors of betraying the movement after agreeing to suspend the strike following closed-door talks with government officials.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The proposed Finance Bill 2026 is heavily tilted toward raising revenue rather than stimulating economic growth or easing the cost of living, tax expert Kiema Onesmus has warned.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A tax expert has warned that proposals in the Finance Bill 2026 to impose value-added tax on digital payment platforms could reverse years of progress in financial inclusion and digital commerce by discouraging the use of mobile money services such as M-Pesa.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya is seeking to fast-track the finalisation of a major meat export agreement with China covering beef, pork, poultry and mutton as Nairobi moves to expand access to the Chinese market under the newly implemented zero-tariff framework.

[Vanguard] Following the launch of Nigeria National Halal Economy Strategy, High Commissioner of Malaysia to Nigeria, Aiyub Omar, has urged Nigerian exporters and businesses to showcase their products and capabilities to the global market in the $3.5 trillion halal economy.

[New Zimbabwe] ZESA Enterprises (ZENT) workers have accused managing director Engineer Godfrey Mugaviri of poor management skills, intimidation, abuse of office and clear disregard of the organisation's structure in leaked documents that were gleaned by NewZimbabwe.com

[New Era] Workers' Day should be viewed not only as a commemoration, but also as a moment to critically assess the condition and wellbeing of workers today. It is a day that invites reflection on how far we have come, and how far we still need to go in ensuring dignity, fairness and justice in the world of work.

[New Era] As Namibia prepares to mark International Workers' Day tomorrow, a new approach to the commemoration is emerging.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Preparations for this year's Labour Day celebrations are complete, the Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU) has announced.

[Africa Check] Global oil prices rise and fall, but Kenya's pump prices stay high? The data says, mostly yes

[New Times] SMEs will get a grace period of up to 24 months while they stabilise and expand.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya created approximately 716,800 new jobs in 2025, with the vast majority coming from the informal sector, underscoring the economy's continued dependence on small-scale and often vulnerable employment even as overall GDP growth slowed to 4.6 percent from 4.7 percent in 2024.

[GroundUp] Mayor Xaba promised outstanding payments would be processed soon

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The country is losing more than KSh 120 billion annually in tax revenue due to the widespread trade in illicit alcohol, Members of Parliament have been told, underscoring the growing scale of the underground market and its deepening economic and public health implications.