Cashew News All Africa NewsNigeria: Manufacturing Sector's Tax Contribution Rises to N1.17trn, Spurs Demand for Fiscal Support May 1, 2026[Leadership] The manufacturing sector's contribution to tax revenue collections in Nigeria maintained an upward trend in 2025, contributing a total of N1.17 trillion in Value Added Tax (VAT), an increase of 45.61 per cent over the N803.53 billion in 2024.Kenya: Safaricom Boosts Home Fibre Speeds By Up to 2.5 Times May 1, 2026[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Safaricom has increased Home Fibre internet speeds by up to 2.5 times across all packages at no extra cost to customers.Kenya: Atwoli Warns IEBC Over Rising Political Rallies, Cautions Against Pre-Election Tensions May 1, 2026[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary General Francis Atwoli has urged the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to move swiftly to curb what he described as escalating premature political rallies.South Africa: Govt Pays Tribute to Workers Across the Nation May 1, 2026[SAnews.gov.za] Government has extended its appreciation to workers across the nation as the country commemorates Workers' Day on 1 May 2026.South Africa: Workers the 'Heartbeat of the Economy' May 1, 2026[SAnews.gov.za] Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth has outlined government's plans to expand economic opportunities, particularly for young people, as South Africa marks International Workers' Day.Nigeria: Oil Workers Face Mounting Pressure As NUPENG Promises Lifeline On May Day May 1, 2026[Vanguard] The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, has assured oil and gas workers of renewed attention to their welfare, safer working conditions, and stronger representation as the sector continues to face rising operational and economic pressures.Tanzania: Huge Budget Approved for Expanding Building Better Tomorrow Programme May 1, 2026[Daily News] Dodoma -- NATIONAL Assembly has approved a 1.105tri/- budget for the Ministry of Agriculture for the 2026/27 financial year, setting the stage for nationwide expansion of the Building a Better Tomorrow (BBT) programme, aimed at tackling youth unemployment through commercial agriculture.Liberia: As Environmental Protection Agency to Release Report On Latest Fish Die Off Near Bea Mountain Mine Expert Warns of Long Term Contamination May 1, 2026[FrontPageAfrica] WANGEKOR TOWN -- Summary:Liberia: GOL Paves the Way for Planet One Takeover to Unlock Putu Iron Ore Deposit, Create Jobs, and Long-Stalled Mining Production May 1, 2026[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Government of Liberia has granted its explicit consent for the Change of Control of the long-delayed Putu Iron Ore Project, clearing the way for Planet One Natural Resources Holdings PTE. Ltd. to assume ownership of one of the country's most significant untapped mineral assets, according to official correspondence from the Ministry […]Tanzania: Mbeya Electrification Project Nears Completion May 1, 2026[Daily News] Mbeya -- THE project to connect 105 hamlets to electricity in Mbeya Region has reached 93 per cent completion, raising fresh hope for more than 3,400 residents set to benefit from the vital energy service.Tanzania: Regional Oil Refinery - Why It Matters for Tanzania May 1, 2026[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA has expressed readiness to host the envisaged oil refinery plant in Tanga, a project expected to boost fuel supply in East Africa, enhance energy security and strengthen regional integration.Zimbabwe: International Workers' Day - CWGH Calls for Urgent Health Investment, Warns of Rising Diseases and Worker Risks May 1, 2026[New Zimbabwe] The Community Working Group on Health (CWGH) has warned that Zimbabwe is sitting on a "growing powder keg" of disease and a failing public health system, calling for urgent investment in healthcare and stronger protections for workers.Liberia: EPA Shuts Down Illegal Gold Mine in Gbarpolu May 1, 2026[Liberian Observer] The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has shut down a large-scale gold mining operation run by Nugget Era Mining Company in Gbelee Town, Gbarpolu County, after finding the company was operating across 32 claims without a valid environmental permit. Kenya: Nairobi Expressway Waives Tolls On Select Exits After Flooding Causes Major Traffic Snarl-Up May 1, 2026[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Motorists travelling from Mlolongo towards Nairobi's city centre will temporarily enjoy free passage on select Nairobi Expressway exits after severe waterlogging along the A8 corridor triggered heavy traffic congestion.Nigeria: Workers' Day - FCT Residents Decry Rising Cost of Living May 1, 2026[Daily Trust] As Nigeria marks Workers' Day, some residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have lamented the rising cost of living, saying it is becoming increasingly difficult to survive despite their continued commitment to work.Zimbabwe: Soldiers Help Chinese Gold Miners Invade Chimanimani As Conflict With Mozambicans Beckons May 1, 2026[New Zimbabwe] Discover moreNews Archive AccessBusiness Risk ProtectionAfrica World NewsA GROUP of Chinese nationals-whose identities are yet to be established-has embarked on large-scale illegal riverbed gold mining in Chimanimani, with the evident support of the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) and 26-year-old Chief Peter Ngorima.Liberia: Liberia Seals Strategic Tourism Deals in Malta, Unlocking Jobs, Skills and Investment Pipeline May 1, 2026[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia / Valletta -- Liberia has recorded a major breakthrough in its effort to reposition tourism as a driver of economic growth, following a high-level four-day mission to Malta by the Director General of the Liberia National Tourism Authority (LNTA), Madam Princess Eva Cooper.Ethiopia: Ethiopian Group CEO Says Airlines Will Continue Advancing Ethiopia's Dev't Goals May 1, 2026[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopian Airlines has successfully navigated challenging periods over the past eight decades while continuing to promote global connectivity, advance Ethiopia's development agenda, boost tourism, and serve as a hub for international institutions, Group CEO of Ethiopian Airlines, Mesfin Tasew, said.Kenya: Gachagua - Workers Have Nothing to Celebrate This Labour Day May 1, 2026[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has launched a scathing critique of the government,in his Labor Day message, saying Kenyan workers have little to celebrate as they grapple with shrinking incomes, rising taxes, and a deteriorating economy.South Africa: On May Day, Unions Warn Salaries Don't Cover Basic Needs May 1, 2026[Scrolla] Cosatu says electricity prices shot up by 68% over five years, forcing working-class households deep into debt this Workers' Day. 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