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Sudan Just Banned 40 Imports. Here's What Traders Lose
Sudan banned over 40 import categories on April 28, 2026 to defend the pound. What shop owners and cross-border traders need to know about the new rules.
Ghana-Nigeria Onion Trade Dispute: What Shops Should Know
Nigerian traders halted onion exports to Ghana for 5 days after truck seizures in Accra. Here is what the dispute means for West African shop owners now.
South Africa Xenophobia Forces Foreign Shop Closures
Foreign shops are closing across South Africa as xenophobic attacks spread. Nigeria has told its citizens to shut down. Here is what shop owners need to do.
SA Fuel Levy Cut Ends May 6. Diesel Could Jump R7
South Africa's R3 fuel levy cut expires May 6, 2026. If Treasury does not extend it, diesel could rise over R7 a litre. Here is what shops should do.
Shoprite Just Bought the POS Network in Your Spaza Shop
Shoprite acquired R&A Cellular, the POS network sitting on the counter of thousands of South African spaza shops. Here's what changes for informal retailers.
Ghana Cocoa Crisis: Farmers Unpaid 6 Months in 2026
Ghana cocoa farmers say 6-month payment delays are leaving pods to rot on trees. Here is what the cash crunch means for shops in cocoa-growing regions.
Moniepoint Is Now in Kenya. What It Means for Your Shop
Nigeria's fintech giant Moniepoint has entered Kenya. Kenyan shop owners can now access credit, POS tools, and business banking via a licensed bank.
Uganda Merchant Mobile Money: One Code for Airtel and MTN
Uganda is updating how shop owners accept mobile money. One code for Airtel and MTN, dedicated merchant wallets, and QR codes. Here's what changed.
WhatsApp Payments Nigeria: How Payaza Chat & Pay Works
Payaza's Chat & Pay lets Nigerian businesses receive payments inside WhatsApp. No app-switching, real-time verification. Here's what it means for your shop.
SA Shops: Get Up to R5M Business Funding Through Ozow
Ozow and Lula have teamed up to give South African small businesses faster access to loans, with up to R5M approved in 24 hours through your payment platform.
Africa Cross-Border Payments Without Dollars: Kenya Update
Kenya's banks and fintechs now connect to PAPSS for Africa cross-border payments. Pay suppliers in 19 countries in local currencies, no dollar conversion.
Nigeria Exports Fuel for First Time. What Shops Need to Know
Nigeria's Dangote Refinery made the country a net petrol exporter for the first time in 66 years. Here's what the supply shift means for shops across Africa.