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Malawi: How Malawi Leaf Limited Lost Billions

[Nyasa Times] An on-going assessment of operations for the financially -struggling AHL Group has revealed how, one of its once competitive subsidiary, Malawi Leaf Company Limited (MLCL) lost millions of dollars due to unreliable international deals that ended up in exorbitant lawsuits. (AllAfrica)


Zimbabwe: Uproar As Econet Effects 20% Data Prices Increases

[New Zimbabwe] Econet Wireless has torched a major public outcry after it increased its data packages by 20 % effective Thursday. (AllAfrica)


Zimbabwe: Govt Appoints New Board for Troubled Airzim

[New Zimbabwe] Transport minister Felix Mhona has announced a new six-member interim board to the run affairs of the troubled national carrier, Air Zimbabwe (AirZim) following the unceremonious departure of administrator, Reggie Saruchera. (AllAfrica)


Zimbabwe: 'Sluggard' Cuthbert Dube Loses Psmas Shareholding Battle

[New Zimbabwe] Former Premier Service Medical Aid Society (PSMAS) group chief executive Cuthbert Dube's efforts hold on to the company's shareholding hit a snag after the High Court threw out his application Thursday before hitting out at him, describing him as a lazy sluggish person. (AllAfrica)


Zimbabwe: Matsika Suffers Fresh Defeat in Doves Ownership Wrangle

[New Zimbabwe] The case in which Doves Life Assurance Company (Doves) shareholders are embroiled in a nasty ownership wrangle after Farai Matsika allegedly tried to elbow out his partner Phibeon Busangabanye has been struck off the roll by the Supreme Court. (AllAfrica)


Zimbabwe: U.S.$50,000 Cargo Vanishes At National Railways of Zimbabwe

[The Herald] ABOUT 10 National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) employees have been hauled before an internal disciplinary committee after a wagon loaded with brake blocks allegedly disappeared in Gweru prejudicing the company of US$50 000. (AllAfrica)


Zimbabwe: Zimre Holdings Profit Doubles

[The Herald] Business Reporter (AllAfrica)


Zimbabwe: Zimre Declares $30m Dividend

[New Zimbabwe] Zimre Properties has set aside a total of $30 million dividend pay-out for shareholders. (AllAfrica)


Nigeria: As Ibom Air Expands Routes

[This Day] Nigeria's growing domestic carrier, Ibom Air on Monday commenced daily scheduled flights to Port Harcourt with plans to extend its operations to other destinations. (AllAfrica)


Namibia: Calls to Halt Construction of Massive Oilfield in One of Africa's Last Wildernesses

[IPS] Bratislava -- Wildlife and environmental campaigners have called for international action as concerns grow over a project to create a massive oilfield in one of Africa's last wildernesses. (AllAfrica)


Nigeria: Letshego Launches Digital Platform to Celebrate Spirit of Africa

[This Day] Mary Nnah (AllAfrica)


Nigeria: Firm to Deepen Internet Penetration in Northern Nigeria

[This Day] The Chief Executive Officer, Pi Sairtel, a broadband service provider, Mr. Salvation Alibor, has said the firm has concluded plan to distribute free satellite installation kits in the northern states of the country. (AllAfrica)


Nigeria: Osinbajo Extols Entrepreneurial Virtues At Rovingheights Bookstore Tour

[This Day] As part of activities to commemorate 2021's MSME week, Rovingheights Bookstore, one of Nigeria's fastest-growing bookselling brands played host to the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbanjo SAN on Tuesday June 22. The Vice President was accompanied by the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Otunba Niyi Adebayo. (AllAfrica)


Nigeria: Reinforcing Leadership With Ultra-Modern Airplanes

[This Day] Lagos -- When Nigeria's leading airline, Air Peace, in 2018, announced a firm order for 30 brand new Embraer 195-E2 aircraft, some people, especially skeptics and nitpickers, took such announcement with so much grain of salt. (AllAfrica)


Nigeria: Fintech Firm, Tangerine, Launches Pension, Insurance Products

[Premium Times] The company aims to be the number one tech-driven financial technology firm in Africa. (AllAfrica)


Nigeria: We've Complied With Nigerian Tax Laws - MultiChoice

[Premium Times] Nigeria's tax agency accuses the firm of tax evasion. (AllAfrica)


Zimbabwe: Meikles Foundation Donates Us$300 000 for New Child Cancer Home

[New Zimbabwe] LISTED conglomerate, Meikles Limited's Foundation, has donated US$300 000 towards the construction of a children's home which will cater for disadvantaged children suffering from cancer. (AllAfrica)


Malawi: Multichoice Malawi Changes Customer Care Line to Just Three Digits 527

[Nyasa Times] With effect from Thursday, July 8, MultiChoice Malawi will be changing the customer care line number to three simple digits, 527 -- in what the company says is an effort to further optimize their customer service at all key touch points. (AllAfrica)


Namibia: Fishrot-Linked Firm Slapped With N$1,8m Fine

[Namibian] THE Office of the Labour Commissioner at Walvis Bay has slapped ArcticNam Fishing, which was managed by Fishrot-linked Iceland company Samherji, with a N$1,8 million fine to compensate 23 Namibian fishermen who were retrenched in 2018. (AllAfrica)


Rwanda: Chez Lando's Kantengwa Scoops Global Economic Prize

[New Times] The General Manager of the Remera-based Chez Lando Hotel, Anne-Marie Kantengwa, has scooped the 2021 prize for women economic empowerment thanks to her significant contribution as the head of the hotel for the past twenty-five years. (AllAfrica)


Kenya: 748 Air Unveils New CBD Office

[Nairobi News] Renowned aviation company, 748 Air Services has announced the opening of a new office at the heart of Nairobi's Central Business District. (AllAfrica)


Mozambique: Ernst and Young Criticised Over 'Hidden Debts'

[AIM] Maputo -- The South African paper, the "Daily Maverick" has accused the consultancy and audit company Ernst and Young (EY) of a conflict of interest in its role in the scandal of Mozambique's "hidden debts". (AllAfrica)


Zimbabwe: Air Zimbabwe Resuscitation Scandal Explodes

[New Zimbabwe] EFFORTS to resuscitate the troubled national flag carrier, Air Zimbabwe (AirZim), are effectively dead in the water after the exposition by the Office of the President and Cabinet (OPC) of a systematic plot to frustrate its revival involving senior government officials and players in the dog-eat-dog aviation industry, fresh details show. (AllAfrica)


Kenya: Nakumatt, Tuskys Collapse Sink Biscuit Maker Britania

[Nation] The collapse of two of East Africa's largest retail chains in quick succession, coupled with the biting impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, have created the perfect concoction for failure at biscuit maker Britania, which is facing an insolvency petition under the weight of a Sh17.3 million debt. (AllAfrica)


Kenya: Kirubi's Son-in-Law Takes Board Seat at Centum Real Estate

[Nation] A son-in-law to the late billionaire businessman Chris Kirubi has been appointed to the board of Centum Real Estate, pointing to a possible ongoing re-organisation of the deceased tycoon's empire. (AllAfrica)


Zimbabwe: Dairibord Liquid Milk Growth Up 18 Percent Despite Constrained Supplies

[New Zimbabwe] DAIRIBORD Zimbabwe Limited (DZL) has recorded an 18% increase in liquid milk sales volumes for May despite constrained supplies. (AllAfrica)


Swaziland: Letter to MTN Group President and CEO - Violation of Freedom of Expression in Eswatini

[SALC] On 7 July 2021, SALC wrote a letter to the Group President and CEO of MTN group regarding the violation of freedom of expression in Eswatini in light of recent internet shutdown. (AllAfrica)


Zimbabwe: Bnc On Growth Trajectory

[The Herald] Resources group, Bindura Nickel Corporation (BNC), is pursuing its goal of producing 10 000 tonnes of nickel per annum backed by a huge resource base at its Trojan Nickel Mine and other mines across the country. (AllAfrica)


Zimbabwe: CFI Battles to Rescue Victoria Foods From Judicial Management

[New Zimbabwe] AGRO-industrial firm, CFI Holdings Limited is battling to rescue its subsidiary, Victoria Foods Limited (VFL) from judicial management with plans to recapitalise the unit thereafter. (AllAfrica)


Nigeria: Supreme Court to Hear CBN's Motion to Appeal U.S.$15 Billion Judgement

[This Day] Alex Enumah (AllAfrica)


Tanzania: TBL, WFP Project to Benefit Over 4,000 Farmers

[Daily News] TANZANIA Breweries Limited (TBL Plc) has partnered with the World Food Programme (WFP) for the 2021 sorghum season and over 4,000 farmers are set to benefit from the project. (AllAfrica)