1. Starting January 1, 2026, Nigeria will limit ATM withdrawals to $69 per person per day, $345 per week, and $3,450 per business account to encourage the adoption of digital payments.
2. Microsoft currently has over 117 million users in Africa.
1. The U.S. Embassy in Tanzania issued a new security warning: unrest may occur in Dar es Salaam in the coming weeks. In the event of unrest, avoid demonstrations. Stockpile water, food, medicine, fuel, and cash before December 5th, and confirm your updated personal security plan, including confirming your personal flights in advance.
2. Nigeria today lifted the 15% tariff on imported oil.
1. Nigerian President Bolsonaro declared a nationwide security emergency and announced the recruitment of 20,000 additional police officers, bringing the total police force to 50,000.
2. Namibia's public utility company, NamPower, launched a tender for a 120 MW solar photovoltaic project, with a deadline of January 13, 2026. Namibia's current installed solar capacity is 377.8 MW.