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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 - In January 2025, I finally made the jump into car ownership. As a first-time buyer, my goals were simple: I needed something highly cost-effective, cheap to run, and capable…

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 - Net returns of Money Market Funds (MMFs) increased in April 2026 following an increase in interest rates for Treasury Bills, which are the primary investments of MMFs.

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…

15 May 2026 - The subsidy will be paid directly to producers and importers through the National Agency for Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels, and will be capped at the level of federal…

15 May 2026 - The corporation plans to reduce management positions from 511 to 336 while addressing an excess workforce of 504 employees through an exit package programme.

15 May 2026 - The market now faces a world where readers expect speed range and constant access. The old model cannot move with the same ease as before.

15 May 2026 - Morocco is spending nearly $328 million a month on energy subsidies as the fallout from the Iran conflict pushes global fuel prices higher and intensifies pressure on the…

15 May 2026 - Hello and welcome to the Money News Roundup Newsletter, where we unpack banks’ fresh push for PAYE tax cuts after the Treasury shelved the proposed relief measures. We also…

15 May 2026 - Egypt has signed a $1.5 billion financing agreement with the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation to help secure food and energy imports amid regional tensions…

15 May 2026 - A Cuban statement said the meeting was an attempt to improve dialogue and American officials were told Havana was not a threat to US national security.

15 May 2026 - The appointment follows a competitive recruitment process aimed at strengthening institutional leadership and enhancing efficiency in the management of devolved funds and…

15 May 2026 - The levy, introduced under the Tea Levy Regulations, 2026, took effect on May 1 following publication through Legal Notice No. 56 of April 1, 2026.

15 May 2026 - The bank continues to champion the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System, also backed by Kenya and the MANSA digital verification platform as foundational infrastructure.

15 May 2026 - Founder and CEO of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has once again spoken out against the powerful forces he said tried to hamper the development of the Dangote Refinery,…

15 May 2026 - Stanley Mutuku, CEO of Lofty-Corban Investment Limited, discusses how investors can assess their risk tolerance, balance potential rewards against possible losses, and make…

15 May 2026 - US President Donald Trump met Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday for more than two hours of talks, describing the US-China relationship as "the world's most…

15 May 2026 - The Japanese firm announced that regulators across the three East African markets had granted exemptions following its planned acquisition of 100 percent of Diageo Kenya…

15 May 2026 - The University of Nairobi Council has appointed Prof. Ayub Gitau as the 9th Vice-Chancellor of the University of Nairobi, ushering in a new era of academic leadership at…

15 May 2026 - Kenya’s trade in captive-bred wildlife is rapidly expanding, with live CITES-listed reptile exports increasing more than tenfold over the past decade.

15 May 2026 - Restructuring more meant to return the parastatal to profitability.

15 May 2026 - Ecobank Group and AGRA have entered a strategic partnership to promote sustainable and climate resilient agriculture.

15 May 2026 - Kenya's growing appetite for infrastructure development is driving demand for heavy earthmoving equipment.

15 May 2026 - The global trade rules largely dictated by the developed economies have been challenged and called to be reviewed.

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