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15 May 2026 - At the 2026 Cannes Film Festival in France, African storytelling is commanding unprecedented global attention, until May 23, as filmmakers from across the continent secure…

15 May 2026 - (KMRC)Kenya Mortgage Refinance Company (KMRC) KSh 3 Billion Bond attracted investors in the fixed income securities market who sent back KSh 9.38 Billion, a 312.8%…

15 May 2026 - Arthur Eze’s Oranto Petroleum is facing mounting pressure across Africa as it loses exploration rights in multiple countries, raising fresh concerns about the company’s…

15 May 2026 - For Gen Z, the internet is not just a place to post. It is a place to participate, connect, and build income pathways. Climavox Grid positions everyday social media users as…

15 May 2026 - The graduation ceremony, held at the Mokowe Kenya Maritime Authority Command Centre, brought together county officials, ICT stakeholders and representatives from Huawei…

15 May 2026 - The agreement was announced during the first-ever IPDAYS Nairobi x Silicon Savannah Startup Fair 2026, which brought together startups, investors and policymakers from…

15 May 2026 - Tanzanian billionaire Mohammed Dewji is preparing a $50 million soft drinks manufacturing plant in Kenya as he ramps up efforts to challenge The Coca-Cola Company and…

15 May 2026 - Tanzanian billionaire Mohammed Dewji is preparing a $50 million soft drinks manufacturing plant in Kenya as he ramps up efforts to challenge The Coca-Cola Company and…

15 May 2026 - Kenyan farmers risk losing up to half of their expected harvest due to counterfeit and uncertified seed

15 May 2026 - The High Court is expected to make a ruling on Monday on whether the government's planned sale of a 15 percent stake in Safaricom Plc to parent firm Vodacom Group Limited…

15 May 2026 - A proposed United States bill aimed at curbing the recruitment of African nationals into the Russia-Ukraine war could place former South African President Jacob Zuma’s…

15 May 2026 - Zambia seeks to expand its equity in domestic mining assets, reflecting a broader pan-African trend toward the localization of mine ownership.

15 May 2026 - The outage occurred after Granma province in eastern Cuba lost power Wednesday night following a sudden drop in frequency on one of the main transmission lines.

15 May 2026 - The lobby said the tax cut would immediately generate Sh42 billion in GDP output and support more than 36,000 jobs every year by boosting household spending power and…

15 May 2026 - NAIROBI, Kenya May 15 – Vivo Energy Kenya, the company that distributes and markets Shell products and services in the country, has unveiled a model motorist’s…

15 May 2026 - World Cup supporters from five African nations have received partial relief after the United States confirmed it will waive a visa deposit requirement for eligible ticket…

15 May 2026 - TransCentury has been battling mounting debt and liquidity problems for years.

15 May 2026 - Indian billionaire Ravi Jaipuria is accelerating his expansion across Africa after opening a $40 million snacks, juice, and dairy manufacturing complex in Zimbabwe,…

15 May 2026 - A new study has linked the abrupt dismantling of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) under U.S. President Donald Trump to a rise in violence…

15 May 2026 - UK energy major BP is weighing a partial exit from its Egyptian natural gas portfolio, as the group reshapes its global operations under a broader restructuring drive aimed…

15 May 2026 - Picture this: You’re 25, fresh out of university, and you’ve just landed your dream job. After years of struggle, life is finally beginning to look up. You can now support…

15 May 2026 - Nyoro said the government should immediately reduce fuel distributors’, retailers’ and wholesalers’ margins by Sh4 per litre from the current average of about Sh22. He also…

15 May 2026 - Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote has said China has become the dominant foreign business partner across Africa because it is more willing than the United States and…

15 May 2026 - In a statement, a group representing boda boda riders, matatu operators and tour operators also announced plans for a nationwide strike on Monday to protest the rising fuel…

15 May 2026 - As African governments ramp up spending on surveillance, intelligence, and homeland security systems to combat terrorism and organised crime, Israeli-linked security firms…

15 May 2026 - The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda are headed for a high-stakes diplomatic showdown over the leadership of the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF),…

15 May 2026 - In 2024, the US Securities and Exchange Commission had accused the Adanis of paying bribes to Indian officials for high-profile renewable energy projects and misleading US…

15 May 2026 - Kiambi replaces Patrick Ochieng Obath, who exits after serving on the company’s board for 13 years.

15 May 2026 - Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, recently disclosed that his conglomerate, the Dangote Group, is set to allocate an incredible sum for significant projects, such as a…

15 May 2026 - France’s relationship with Africa is undergoing one of its biggest transformations in decades. At the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, this week–and which concluded…

15 May 2026 - Cape Town has been ranked among the world’s 20 best cities for art and culture in the latest Time Out report.

15 May 2026 - Shell Plc’s payments to governments in countries where it operates upstream projects fell sharply in 2025, with Brazil overtaking Nigeria as the company’s largest state…

15 May 2026 - GoTyme Bank has launched an employee ownership initiative that will allow staff across the company to hold stakes in the fast-growing digital lender backed by South African…

15 May 2026 - The Ministry of Energy and Petroleum said Kenya remains vulnerable to external shocks as a net importer of petroleum products, with international crude prices, freight…

15 May 2026 - High debt levels owed to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and other external lenders can pose major long-term economic dangers to African countries, particularly if…

15 May 2026 - South African stocks ended little changed on Thursday, with losses in mining heavyweights offsetting gains in retail and smaller companies as trading activity slowed across…

15 May 2026 - Work from home if possible, he urged. Avoid unnecessary foreign travel. Buy less gold. Consume less fuel.

15 May 2026 - DTB’s net interest income rose by 30.8 percent to Sh10.02 billion, reflecting increased earnings from loans and other interest-generating assets.

15 May 2026 - Nigeria’s stock market paused for breath on Thursday after weeks of relentless gains, with investors taking profits in several high-flying stocks even as the broader rally…

15 May 2026 - Morocco is preparing a major increase in public spending as the fallout from the conflict in the Middle East raises fears of fresh energy and inflation pressures across…

15 May 2026 - Parts of southern Somalia are sliding toward famine again as failed rains, rising food prices and deep cuts in humanitarian aid leave millions struggling to survive,…

15 May 2026 - South Africa has overtaken Spain to become the world’s largest citrus exporter by volume, after shipping a record 2.9 million tonnes of citrus fruit in 2025, according to…

15 May 2026 - Nearly 20 million people in Sudan are facing acute hunger as civil war, collapsing infrastructure and worsening insecurity push the country deeper into one of the world’s…

15 May 2026 - Kenya has raised fuel prices for the second straight month, pushing diesel to a record high and worsening pressure on households and businesses already battling rising…

15 May 2026 - Mining-focused private equity firm Appian Capital Advisory has acquired a major copper project in Namibia.

15 May 2026 - Jumia plans to cut around 10% of its workforce as the African e-commerce company deepens its use of artificial intelligence to automate operations and reduce costs.

15 May 2026 - American payments giant Mastercard has partnered with Mozambican financial services firm Letshego to launch a debit card in Mozambique, as global payment companies intensify…

15 May 2026 - Speaking to Capital in the Morning, motorists, traders and commuters said the sharp rise in petrol and diesel prices will directly affect transport costs, food prices and…

15 May 2026 - Making headway begins with movement. Hyundai South Africa believes in ‘progress for humanity’, enabling this, every day, through accessible mobility that unlocks opportunity…

15 May 2026 - Zimbabwe’s tobacco industry is on track for another record year, with production expected to exceed 360,000 tonnes, driven largely by smallholder farmers operating under…