Dangote Refinery has set a minimum subscription threshold for its planned $1.6 billion initial public offering, according to Premium Times Nigeria. Aliko Dangote, Africa's richest man and owner of the 700,000 barrel-per-day plant, led the sign-off ceremony in Lagos on Monday. The IPO marks a major step toward listing the refinery, one of the largest single-train refining facilities in the world, on the public market.

A fleet of boat ambulances operating on Lakes Victoria, Albert and Kyoga is delivering life-saving healthcare to remote island communities in Uganda, according to a report by John Musenze. Funded by Gavi, the vessels provide emergency evacuations and outreach vaccination services, reaching residents who would otherwise lack access to medical care. The report highlights operations on Koome Island, where the boats have become a critical lifeline for islanders in need of urgent treatment and routine immunisation.

Ugandan golfer Rugumayo has won the Johnnie Walker Uganda Golf Open at Uganda Golf Club, becoming the first Ugandan to claim the title since 2014, according to The Independent Uganda. His victory, described as a putting masterclass, ended a long winless streak for home players. The report notes the win came as the Toro Kingdom mourns the passing of its king, adding emotional weight to the triumph by the 'son of Toro' in Kampala.

Uganda's Capital Markets Authority on Tuesday launched its year-long 30th anniversary programme at a press conference held at the Uganda Media Centre. Finance Minister Henry Musasizi attended the event and called on the regulator to take on a bigger role in driving the country's economic growth, according to Business Times. The celebrations will run throughout the year as the authority marks three decades of overseeing Uganda's capital markets.

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) says it is collaborating with importers and other stakeholders to ensure faster and smoother cargo clearance following the introduction of new import rule requirements. According to Capital FM Business, the move announced in Nairobi on September 7, 2026, aims to address delays affecting cargo clearance at entry points as traders adjust to the updated regulations. The tax agency indicated that engagement with stakeholders is central to easing the transition and minimizing disruption to trade.

The Arusha regional police force honoured prominent government leaders and well-known Tanzanians who studied at Arusha Primary School, popularly known as Arusha School, by planting fruit and shade trees on the school grounds. According to Habari Leo, police described the exercise as a way of paying tribute to leaders and other individuals who received their education at the school, linking environmental conservation with recognition of the institution's alumni.