Africa-Press - Zimbabwe. SOFT drinks giant Coca-Cola Company is capitalising on the Share a Coke campaign, recording an increase in sales among the younger demographic.
Share a Coke is a global marketing campaign that replaces the traditional Coca-Cola logo on bottles and cans with popular first...
Coca-Cola records increased sales from campaign
Bank of Namibia Defends Outere Coin Post
Africa-Press - Namibia. The Bank of Namibia (BoN) recently found itself in hot water after referring to the new N$1 coin as the ‘Outere dollar’ in a social media post.
The post, published on Friday, read: “So they’re calling it the Outere Dollar? We see you, Namibia!”
In the post,...
Foreign Remittance Flows to Uganda Reach $1.42 Billion
Africa-Press - Uganda. Uganda’s foreign remittance inflows reached \$1.42 billion in 2024, a record milestone that has drawn attention to the untapped potential of the diaspora in national development.
At the 2025 Annual Bankers Conference in Kampala, financial experts, policymakers, and banking...
Angola Benefits from 15% Tariffs Reduction on Exports to United States
Africa-Press - Angola. As part of the new trade strategy adopted by the administration of US President Donald Trump, Angola will pay a 15% tariff on exports to the United States, down from the initial tariff of 32%, effective August 7.
Angola exports products such as oil, natural gas, and...
Gov'T Partners to Position Ghana as Africa'S Digital Hub
Africa-Press - Ghana. Mr. Julius Debrah, the Chief of Staff, says the government is fully committed to working with both public and private institutions to build a Ghana that is “digitally sovereign, economically empowered, and globally competitive”.
In that regard, he said, the Government...
Ncube admits economy chaos
Africa-Press - Zimbabwe. THE government has admitted that companies in Zimbabwe make more money on the wrong side of the law than when complying with it, exposing a regulatory system that punishes honesty and rewards evasion — even as it vows to aggressively expand the tax base.
Last week’s...
Illovo sugar exports drop
Africa-Press - Malawi. Illovo Sugar Malawi plc has reported that an abnormal surge in domestic sugar demand has severely impacted its export capacity, with overseas sales plummeting to just 6 percent of total production in 2025, down from 46 percent in 2020.
The company has attributed the drop...
Ethiopia Plants 714.7 Million Saplings in 12 Hours
Africa-Press - Ethiopia. Ethiopia’s Agriculture Minister Girma Amente confirmed that a record-breaking 714.7 million tree seedlings were planted in a single day across Ethiopia.
This success has propelled Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Initiative to new heights, reinforcing the country’s...
Abiodun Commissions Renovated Olumo Rock Complex
Africa-Press - Nigeria. As part of efforts aimed at boosting and promoting the growth and development of tourism and culture in Ogun State, the famous Olumo Rock Tourist Centre in Abeokuta will be opened to members of the public free of charge from now until the end of September this...
Illegal mining fueling insecurity in Plateau – Gov Mutfwang
Africa-Press - Nigeria. Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang, has attributed illegal mining as one of the key factors fueling insecurity in the state, which was the reason he signed an Executive Order suspending mining activities.
Gov. Mutfwang, who made the assertion when he hosted...
Government wants 40%Stake in Mines
Africa-Press - Malawi. State-owned Malawi Mining Investment Company (Mamico) has disclosed its desire to secure at least 40 percent shareholding in all mining ventures to maximise the country’s benefits from the minerals.
However, Mamico Chief Executive Officer Leonard Kalindekafe was quick to...
President Mahama Unveils National Agribusiness Policy
Africa-Press - Ghana. President John Dramani Mahama has announced the development of a National Agribusiness Policy to provide strategic direction for investment and coordination across the agribusiness ecosystem.
The Policy, he said, would focus on value addition, competitiveness, processing...
Haimwe Announces Nearly $500 Million Investment Deal
Africa-Press - Zambia. Zambia continues to rise on the global stage, with Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Mulambo Haimbe SC, MP, revealing that President Hakainde Hichilema’s recent State Visit to Egypt has attracted investment pledges worth close to 500 million US...
UK boost for landmine clearance in Zimbabwe
Africa-Press - Zimbabwe. ZIMBABWE’S efforts to remove landmines planted during the country’s liberation struggle have received a major boost with the United Kingdom handing over 20 Minelab F3 mine detectors worth US$33 million.
The mine detectors handed over to the Zimbabwe Defence Forces...
Airtel Africa Reports Strong Q1 2026 Profit Surge
Africa-Press - Zambia. Airtel Africa Delivers Strong Q1 2026 Results, Profit Jumps Over 400%
Airtel Africa plc has posted a stellar performance for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, with profit after tax surging by 408% to $156 million, up from $31 million in the same period last year. The...
Cargo Movements at Angolan Ports Worth USD 1.32 Trillion
Africa-Press - Angola. Cargo movements at Angolan ports represent between 15 and 20% of Sub-Saharan Africa's total port freight share, worth approximately 1.32 trillion US dollars, according to data presented Monday in Luanda by the Angolan Ports Association (APANG).
Nazareth Neto, the Angolan...
Ministerial Conference Advocates Investment in Africa
Africa-Press - Cape verde. The new proposal for the National List of Medications, presented today during the meeting of the National Medication Council, foresees the introduction of more than 300 new pharmaceutical forms and more than 500 dosages with special attention to pediatric needs and...
AEDC gives reason for blackout in parts of Abuja
Africa-Press - Nigeria. The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company, AEDC, has explained that the blackout being experienced in parts of the nation’s capital is due to a technical fault.
AEDC made this known in a notice on Saturday on its X account.
The Disco said the outage affected several...
Uganda Deepens Energy and Mining Partnership with UK Ahead of COP 2025
Africa-Press - Uganda. Uganda is strengthening its partnership with the United Kingdom to fast-track its energy transition, upgrade electricity infrastructure, and unlock the potential of its mineral wealth, officials announced following a high-level meeting at Petroleum House in Entebbe.
The...
AG exposes chaos in govt ministries, depts
Africa-Press - Zimbabwe. A DAMNING report prepared by the Auditor-General tabled in Parliament this week has revealed deep-seated financial mismanagement and systemic weaknesses in the operations of government ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) for the 2024 financial year.
This was...