Business News That Hits Home
News that affects your business, your money, and your next move.
Kenya M-Pesa VAT: 16% Tax On Mobile Money Hits July 1
Kenya's Finance Bill 2026 would put 16% VAT on M-Pesa and Airtel Money fees from July 1, stacking on top of the 20% excise. Here is what it means for shops.
Kenya Diesel Cut: What the PSV Deal Means for Shops
Ruto agreed to a KSh10 diesel cut and matatu operators called off the strike. Here is what the new Kenya fuel deal means for shop owners and stock costs.
Senegal Sacks PM Sonko: Fuel Subsidy Cliff Hits Shops
Senegal's president fired PM Sonko on May 22, 2026 as the fuel subsidy bill threatens a $2bn overrun. Five ways this hits your shop, plus an action plan.
Zimbabwe SME Export Finance: $15M Afreximbank Loan
Afreximbank is putting $15M behind Zimbabwe SMEs through Ecobank. See how the cash flows, which sectors get priority, and what shop owners should do.
South Africa SMME Budget: R3bn for Township Shops
South Africa just tripled TREP loans to R3 million, lifted the VAT threshold to R2.3m, and added R1bn in credit guarantees. What it means for shops.
Africa Fertilizer Crisis: How It Will Hit Your Shop
Hormuz disruption sent urea up 80% since February. African leaders met May 20-22 in Addis Ababa. Here is what it means for your shop shelves.
Kenya Cuts Hustler Fund to Zero: What It Means for Shops
Kenya's 2026/27 budget allocates zero shillings to the Hustler Fund. Here is what it means for shop owners and small traders relying on its loans.
Starlink Licensed in Uganda: What It Costs Your Shop
Uganda licensed Starlink on May 15, 2026. See what shop owners pay for the kit, monthly plans, and what it changes for rural connectivity.
Kenya Ends EAC Tax Break on Furniture, Paper, Plastics
Kenya's Finance Bill 2026 strips EAC excise exemptions on furniture, paper, plastics, glass and ceramics. Shop input costs could jump 15-35% from July 1.
Ghana Halves Foreign Trader Capital Floor to $500K
Ghana just halved the cash bar foreign traders need to enter the local retail market. What every shop and market seller in Accra and Kumasi should know.
Nigeria's Naira-Only Remittance: What Shops Lose Now
Nigeria's new naira-only diaspora remittance rule took effect May 1. Here is what shop owners need to know about delays, BMatch rate and customer spending.
Rwanda Digital VAT 2026: What Shop Owners Will Pay
Rwanda just put 18% VAT on Google Ads, cloud tools, ride-hailing apps, and online courses from April 30, 2026. Here is what shop owners need to know now.