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MTN Group revenue jumps 23% as West Africa leads growth

🇳🇬 MTN Group revenue jumps 23% as West Africa leads growth

Nigeria telecom +0.75 · 17/03/2026

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss MTN revenue increasing by 23% as West Africa leads growth, Aboyeji believes startup failure is normal, and Lagos and O...

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AfrexInsure appoints Lesley Ndlovu as New Chief Executive Officer

🌍 AfrexInsure appoints Lesley Ndlovu as New Chief Executive Officer

Pan-African finance +0.70 · 17/03/2026

AfrexInsure, the specialized insurance arm of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), has announced a significant leadership transition with the...

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RBA Raises Interest Rates in Back-to-Back Hike

🌍 RBA Raises Interest Rates in Back-to-Back Hike

Pan-African macro -0.60 · 17/03/2026

Australia's Reserve Bank has intensified its battle against persistent inflation with a second consecutive interest rate increase, lifting its cash ra...

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Kenya: Bill Proposes AI Regulator, Sh5mn Fine for Offenders

🇰🇪 Kenya: Bill Proposes AI Regulator, Sh5mn Fine for Offenders

Kenya tech +0.60 · 17/03/2026

Kenya is positioning itself as East Africa's regulatory leader in artificial intelligence governance, with proposed legislation that could reshape how...

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Southern Africa: Opposition Appeals to UN, SADC to Block Constitutional Amendment Extending Mnangagwa's Term

🇿🇼 Southern Africa: Opposition Appeals to UN, SADC to Block Constitutional Amendment Extending Mnangagwa's Term

Zimbabwe macro -0.75 · 17/03/2026

Zimbabwe's government is pursuing a constitutionalAmendment Bill that would extend the tenure of both the presidency and Parliament, triggering a sign...

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Malawi: Cost of Living Drops 4.6 Percent in February

🌍 Malawi: Cost of Living Drops 4.6 Percent in February

Malawi macro +0.60 · 17/03/2026

Malawi's February inflation data revealing a 4.6 percent month-on-month decline in the cost of living presents a paradoxical landscape for European bu...

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Zimbabwe: Citizens 'Pressured to Support' Constitutional Amendment Bill

🇿🇼 Zimbabwe: Citizens 'Pressured to Support' Constitutional Amendment Bill

Zimbabwe macro -0.80 · 17/03/2026

[New Zimbabwe] Local human rights watchdog Zimbabwe Peace Project (ZPP) says growing intimidation and violence are undermining public debate around th...

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Angola: Telecoms Minister Praises Start of Angeo-1 Project for Consolidation of Space Program

🇦🇴 Angola: Telecoms Minister Praises Start of Angeo-1 Project for Consolidation of Space Program

Angola telecom +0.70 · 17/03/2026

Angola's telecommunications sector is entering a transformative phase with the formal commencement of the ANGEO-1 project, a watershed moment that ext...

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Botswana: Industrial Court Deploys New Strategy to Eradicate Case Backlog

🌍 Botswana: Industrial Court Deploys New Strategy to Eradicate Case Backlog

Botswana macro +0.60 · 17/03/2026

Botswana's judicial system is undergoing a significant modernization effort that could reshape the investment landscape for European companies operati...

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Nigeria: Bomb Explosions Rock Maiduguri

🇳🇬 Nigeria: Bomb Explosions Rock Maiduguri

Nigeria macro -0.95 · 17/03/2026

[Premium Times] It is not clear yet what caused the explosions, but residents said they suspected bombs planted by Boko Haram insurgents or suicide bo...

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Malawi: 'Spare Him' - Pressure Mounts As Ailing Kalumo Denied Medical Access in Custody

🌍 Malawi: 'Spare Him' - Pressure Mounts As Ailing Kalumo Denied Medical Access in Custody

Malawi macro -0.75 · 17/03/2026

[Nyasa Times] A storm is brewing over the continued detention of former Immigration chief Brigadier Charles Kalumo, with growing calls for authorities...

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South Africa: Judiciary Fails to Report On Late Judgments

🇿🇦 South Africa: Judiciary Fails to Report On Late Judgments

South Africa macro -0.70 · 17/03/2026

[GroundUp] Most recent list published, October 2025, reflected the status of late judgments from nearly a year ago....

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Top 10 consumer goods companies in Nigeria by sales in FY2025

🇳🇬 Top 10 consumer goods companies in Nigeria by sales in FY2025

Nigeria trade +0.75 · 17/03/2026

The Nigerian consumer goods sector posted impressive sales in 2025, with the top 10 companies generating a combined N7.07 trillion in revenue.  The po...

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FCMB completes N500bn recapitalisation, retains international license

🇳🇬 FCMB completes N500bn recapitalisation, retains international license

Nigeria finance +0.80 · 17/03/2026

First City Monument Bank (FCMB) Group's successful completion of its N500 billion recapitalisation represents a critical inflection point in Nigeria's...

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National Single Window will fail without necessary infrastructure  — Maritime expert

🇳🇬 National Single Window will fail without necessary infrastructure  — Maritime expert

Nigeria trade -0.75 · 17/03/2026

By Providence Ayanfeoluwa Industry expert and Chief Consultant at Global Transport Policy, Dr. Segun Musa, has described the National Single Window, N...

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Maiduguri bombings: Police confirm 23 dead, 108 injured

🇳🇬 Maiduguri bombings: Police confirm 23 dead, 108 injured

Nigeria macro -0.95 · 17/03/2026

The Borno State Police Command has confirmed that at least 23 persons were killed and 108 others injured following multiple suicide bomb attacks in Ma...

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Officers held hostage at KZN police station shaken by incident

🇿🇦 Officers held hostage at KZN police station shaken by incident

South Africa macro -0.60 · 17/03/2026

Officers held hostage at KZN police station shaken by incident Zandile.Khumalo Tue, 03/17/2026 - 08:30 ...

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Morocco Tops Africa and Arab World in Intellectual Property, Ranks 22nd Globally in 2026 - Morocco World News

🇲🇦 Morocco Tops Africa and Arab World in Intellectual Property, Ranks 22nd Globally in 2026 - Morocco World News

Morocco tech +0.80 · 15/03/2026

Morocco Tops Africa and Arab World in Intellectual Property, Ranks 22nd Globally in 2026  Morocco World News...

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Pope Leo XIV to deliver prayers and calls for peace on landmark Africa tour

🌍 Pope Leo XIV to deliver prayers and calls for peace on landmark Africa tour

Algeria General +0.15 · 17/03/2026

The head of the Catholic Church will travel to four countries — Algeria, Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea — delivering seven masses and 11 speec...

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Sri Lanka declares Wednesdays off as Asian countries try to conserve fuel

🇰🇪 Sri Lanka declares Wednesdays off as Asian countries try to conserve fuel

Kenya energy -0.70 · 17/03/2026

Sri Lanka's decision to implement mandatory Wednesday closures represents a critical escalation in Asia's energy crisis, with profound implications fo...

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