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Zimbabwe COBE Act Deadline: Re-Register Your Business by April 20
Every Zimbabwean company registered before 2024 must re-register under the COBE Act by April 20, 2026. Miss it and your business faces automatic deregistration.
Flutterwave Gets Banking License: What Nigerian SMEs Gain
Flutterwave now holds a microfinance banking license in Nigeria. Here's what faster settlements, direct loans, and business accounts mean for your shop.
South Africa's 92,000 Power Cuts: Cost to Small Business
Eskom declared load shedding over. But South Africa logged 92,000 unplanned power cuts in 2025, averaging 12 hours each. Here's the real cost for shop owners.
US Tariffs on Africa: Factories Closing, Jobs Gone
US tariffs of up to 50% on African goods have shut down factories in Lesotho and squeezed exporters. Here's what it means for your shop and customers.
China's Import Flood Into Africa: What Shop Owners Must Know
Chinese exports to Africa surged 25.8% in 2025 as the US-China trade war intensifies. Here's what the flood of cheap goods means for your shop.
West Africa Mobile Money Taxes: What It Costs Your Shop
Senegal, Cameroon, and Mali are taxing mobile money transfers. See what these transaction levies mean for your daily business payments and costs.
China Zero Tariff Africa 2026: What Traders Should Know
China dropped all tariffs on goods from 53 African countries starting May 1, 2026. Here is what farmers, traders, and African shop owners must know now.
Africa Fertilizer Shortage 2026: Food Costs Rising Fast
Urea prices jumped 59% in one month. Africa imports over 80% of its fertilizer. Here is what rising fertilizer costs mean for food prices and your shop.
Kenya-Somalia Border Reopens: What Traders Need to Know
Kenya reopens the Mandera border with Somalia after 15 years. What it means for cross-border traders, commodity prices, and businesses in border towns.
South Africa Raises VAT Threshold to R2.3M in 2026
South Africa's VAT registration threshold rose to R2.3 million on April 1, 2026. What small business owners need to know before deregistering.
African SME Shipping Costs Are Eating Your Margins
A March 2026 study by Kenya's manufacturers association found freight costs can wipe out half the value of goods for small African exporters. Here's why.
Nigeria Opens ₦1bn MSME Grants: How to Apply in 2026
Nigeria's FG is sharing ₦1 billion among 100 small businesses. Applications open April 7, close May 7, 2026. Find out who qualifies and how to apply.