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Kenya's New Plan to Protect Traders and Modernise Markets
Kenya's Trade CS Lee Kinyanjui unveiled a plan to protect traders, reposition KNTC as a price stabiliser, and modernise wholesale markets nationwide.
Ethiopia Replaced $14.5B in Imports. Shop Owners Take Note.
PM Abiy Ahmed says Ethiopia replaced $14.5 billion in imports over four years. Here is what the Made in Ethiopia push means for shop owners across Africa.
Malawi EIS Tax Rollout: Why Shops Shut Across Six Cities
Malawi's MRA rolled out the EIS on May 1, 2026. Traders shut shops in Blantyre, Lilongwe, Mzuzu and Zomba. Here is what shop owners must know now.
Tanzania M-Pesa Now Pays Uganda and China in Real Time
Vodacom Tanzania just turned M-Pesa into a cross-border wallet. Pay Uganda and China merchants from your phone, no bank, no broker, no waiting around.
Zimbabwe Tuckshops Brace for New Retail Policy 2026
Zimbabwe is fast-tracking a new wholesale and retail policy in 2026 while raids hit tuckshops. Here is what every shop owner needs to do this month.
South Africa Diesel Just Jumped R6. Here's What Shops Pay
South Africa's diesel jumped R6.19 a litre and petrol R3.27 on May 6, 2026. Spaza shops, food sellers, and transporters face sharp cost rises now.
Spaza Shop Fund: Only 387 of 3,269 Got Paid Out in SA
South Africa's R500m Spaza Shop Fund has processed just 387 of 3,269 applications and paid only R6m. SASTA and TECSA now demand a public account from dtic.
Nigeria CBN New Bank Charges 2026: What Shops Pay Now
Nigeria's CBN changed every bank fee on May 1, 2026. See what Nigerian shop owners now pay on POS sales, transfers, ATM cards, SMS alerts and accounts.
Kenya's New Mitumba Tax: 5% Hit Under 2026 Finance Bill
Kenya's Finance Bill 2026 proposes a 5% tax on imported mitumba. Here is what the new tax means for traders, shop owners, and your customers.
Kenya Tanzania Trade Deal 2026: What Traders Get
Kenya and Tanzania convened a 2-day trade summit May 4-5 and set a June 2026 deadline to clear border barriers. Here's the full list and a 5-step action plan.
Zambia Lifts Maize Export Ban: What Shops Need to Know
Zambia lifted its maize and mealie meal export ban in April 2026. Here is what shop owners in the DRC, Malawi, Zimbabwe, and Zambia need to do now.
Nigeria MSME Grant 2026: Apply for ₦1 Billion by May 7
Nigeria's federal government just opened over ₦1 billion in MSME grants. 100 winners share the pool. Apply by May 7, 2026. Here is the full guide.