Ethiopia follows China's lead with textile-focused industrial parks
85% of Ethiopia's industrial park production is in textile and garments, with manufacturing led by the $250m Hawassa Industrial Park.
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Can a people’s Constitution beat a colonial immunity deal? Omtatah takes on the Bretton Woods Agreements Act
A 1963 statute signed in Kenya's first months of independence is now being tested against the 2010 Constitution's rights framework. The outcome will shape whether African courts can ever hold global lenders accountable. The post Can a people’s Constitution beat a colonial immunity deal? Omtatah take
Enugu Gets Its Turn as Dike Chukwumerije’s “The Naija Spirit Campaign” Rolls Through the South East
The Naija Spirit Campaign, a nationwide theatre tour from the Simply Poetry Foundation, made its South East stop in Enugu on Saturday, July 25, bringing acclaimed spoken word artist and playwright Dike Chukwumerije’s satirical stage production The Naija Spirit to the BON Hotel Platinum. Billed as a
Malawi/Nigeria: Wafcon 2026 - Six Major Takeaways From Super Falcons' Historic Defeat to Malawi
[Premium Times] In what will go down as one of the biggest upsets in the history of African women's football, the reigning champions dominated large spells of the contest but were ruthlessly punished by an inspired Malawi side led by the devastating Chawinga sisters
Nigeria: Shell Documents Reveal 'Basket' Pipeline, Missing Wells, $10.9 Billion Clean-Up Liability in Niger Delta - Report
[Premium Times] Internal Shell documents disclosed in a UK court case have exposed evidence of ageing pipelines, missing oil wells and an estimated $10.9 billion decommissioning liability, raising fresh questions over decades of pollution in Nigeria's Niger Delta.
Uganda: Judiciary Sets Strict Rules in Besigye, Lutale Trial
[Nile Post] The Judiciary has issued revised security and access guidelines ahead of the trial involving Dr. Kizza Besigye, Hajji Obeid Lutale and Captain Denis Oola it says are aimed at ensuring orderly proceedings while safeguarding the right to a fair and public hearing.
South Africa: Peanut Butter Price Hike Fears After Import Tax Approved
[Scrolla] Trade officials have backed a new 20% import duty on peanut butter, saying local manufacturers are struggling against cheaper overseas products. Peanut butter is one of South Africa's cheapest sources of protein, but a 400 gram jar already costs between R39 and R55 in many supermarkets.
Malawi: Battery Storage Project Offers Partial Relief for Malawi's Power Woes
[Nyasa Times] Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) has raised expectations for a more stable power supply following the commissioning of a 20MW/40MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), a project the utility hopes will begin addressing the country's chronic electricity shortfalls.
Nigeria: El-Rufai's Doctor Denies Forgery Claims
[Premium Times] In the statement, Mr Abubakar said he does not know the man accused of using the report to depose an affidavit in the former governor's favour.
Africa: Biovac's Cholera Vaccine Test for Africa's Self-Reliance
[Independent (Kampala)] The continental bid to make more of its own vaccines is moving from ambition to production