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  • Uganda: Bobi Wine Pledges Fair Wages for Factory and Plantation Workers in Buikwe
    on November 28, 2025 at 3:16 pm

    [Nile Post] National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has vowed to champion new labour laws aimed at ensuring fair pay for factory and plantation workers, saying many labourers in Buikwe District are enduring rampant exploitation.

  • Africa: Kiira Motors' 13,000km Electric Journey Hits Dodoma,
    on November 28, 2025 at 3:16 pm

    [Nile Post] Kiira Motors' groundbreaking 13,000-kilometre electric mobility expedition from Uganda to South Africa has reached the heart of Tanzania, showcasing the potential of African-made clean transport and marking a major milestone in the continent's sustainable mobility movement.

  • Africa: Why Context-Specific Solutions Are Key to African EdTech Success
    by info@allafrica.com (allAfrica) on November 28, 2025 at 1:13 pm

    [allAfrica] Accra, Ghana -- Africa has the world's youngest population. More than 60% of its 1.4 billion people are under the age of 25. By 2055, the global population is expected to reach 10 billion. Most of that growth, 95%, will happen in low-and middle-income countries. Africa alone will account for 57%. By 2050, over 60% of Africans will still be under 25, and the continent will hold the largest share of the global workforce, with 22 million young people entering the job market each year.

  • Kenya: 15,000 Youth to Get Jobs in Sh170bn Nairobi-Nakuru-Mau Summit Highway Project - Ruto
    on November 28, 2025 at 1:10 pm

    [Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto says 15,000 young Kenyans will benefit from new employment opportunities through the construction of the Nairobi-Nakuru-Mau Summit and Nairobi-Maai Mahiu-Naivasha highways, describing the venture as a national turning point in infrastructure and economic development.

  • Kenya: Ruto Declares 'New Era' As Kenya Launches Sh170bn Nairobi-Nakuru-Mau Summit Highway
    on November 28, 2025 at 1:07 pm

    [Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has described the launch of the Nairobi-Nakuru-Mau Summit and Nairobi-Maai Mahiu-Naivasha highways as the dawn of a new era for Kenya.

  • Africa: Afreximbank Mourns the Passing of Intra-Africa Trade Champion, Olusegun Awolowo
    by mail@afreximbank.com (Afreximbank) on November 28, 2025 at 12:52 pm

    [Afreximbank] Cairo, 28 November 2025: - African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) joins the people of Nigeria, the continent and global community in mourning the passing of Mr. Olusegun Awolowo "Segun" on 20 November 2025 after a protracted illness.

  • Africa: Edun Calls for Intra-African Investment to Cushion Shrinking Global Aid
    on November 28, 2025 at 10:42 am

    [Leadership] The minister of finance and coordinating minister of the economy, Wale Edun, has called for deeper intra-African investment and trade as a strategic response to the sharp decline in global development aid to the continent.

  • Nigeria: Ogun Advocates Temporary Ban On Exportation of Lead Ingot
    on November 28, 2025 at 10:41 am

    [Premium Times] The call was made during an inspection carried out in Ogijo, in Sagamu Local Government Area of the state following a trending video in circulation over alleged lead poisoning in the Ogijo environment.

  • Africa: Broken Promises By Wealthy Nations - Africa Needs to Finance Its Energy Addition Then Transition
    by editor@liberianobserver.com (Liberian Observer) on November 28, 2025 at 10:31 am

    [Liberian Observer] Nj Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber

  • Liberia: 2nd National Tvet Job Fair Offers 85 Job Vacancies for Skilled Liberian Youth
    by editor@liberianobserver.com (Liberian Observer) on November 28, 2025 at 10:26 am

    [Liberian Observer] The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Youth and Sports, in collaboration with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the European Union (EU), on Thursday officially opened the Second Annual National Technical, Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Job Fair and Expo 2025 at the Invincible Sports Park in Monrovia, reaffirming national and international commitment to youth employment, skills development and private sector growth.

  • Liberia: Deputy Finance Minister Explains U.S.$1.211b Budget
    by editor@liberianobserver.com (Liberian Observer) on November 28, 2025 at 10:24 am

    [Liberian Observer] Deputy Minister for Economic Management, Hon. Dehpue Y. Zuo, provided an in-depth explanation of Liberia's FY 2026 Draft National Budget during a live discussion on Prime Morning Drive (105.5 FM) on Thursday, November 27, 2025, highlighting the country's historic domestic revenue achievements and the alignment of the budget with the government's ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development.

  • Liberia: Lawmakers Warn Fy2026 Budget Risks Becoming 'Not Achievable'
    on November 28, 2025 at 10:22 am

    [Liberian Investigator] The House of Representatives has summoned all State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) to appear before the full Plenary next Tuesday, following a blistering preliminary report from the Ways, Means, and Finance (WMF) Committee that revealed inconsistent reporting, unrealistic revenue forecasts, and chronic underperformance among key institutions responsible for funding Liberia's Draft FY2026 National Budget.

  • Liberia: Sen. Bartekwa Pushes LEC, Lerc to Cut Power Tariff for Businesses
    on November 28, 2025 at 10:22 am

    [Liberian Investigator] Grand Kru County Senator Numene T. H. Bartekwa is urging the Liberian Senate to intervene swiftly by engaging the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) and the Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) to reduce the cost of electricity for industries and major businesses from 20 cents to 15 cents per kilowatt-hour.

  • Ethiopia: Ethio Telecom Continues Leading Role in Nation's Green Economy Drive - CEO
    on November 28, 2025 at 10:19 am

    [ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethio telecom Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Frehiwot Tamru said the company will intensify efforts to expand EV charging stations nationwide as part of Ethiopia's green economy initiative.

  • Tunisia: President Saied On Salary Increases - 'The 2026 Finance Law Is Not an Isolated Case'
    on November 28, 2025 at 10:16 am

    [Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- President Kais Saied met on Thursday, at Carthage Palace with Minister of Social Affairs Issam Lahmar.

  • Nigeria: Governor Makinde Woos Investors for Development of Circular Road Corridor
    on November 28, 2025 at 10:13 am

    [Leadership] Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, has wooed investors to join in transforming the first segment of the Senator Rashidi Ladoja Circular Road corridor, beginning from the Tech U axis in Ibadan.

  • Nigeria: Equities Market Rebounds By N111bn On Renewed Investor Optimism
    on November 28, 2025 at 10:12 am

    [Leadership] The Nigerian equities market closed on a positive note yesterday, with a gain of N111 billion, following share price appreciation in MTN Nigeria Communications (MTNN) Plc and 32 others.

  • Kenya: Tenders for Kiambu Road, Northern Bypass Dualling Set for Early 2026
    on November 28, 2025 at 10:03 am

    [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Tenders for the expansion of Kiambu Road and the Northern Bypass will be issued in January and February next year, President William Ruto has announced.

  • Nigeria: Nigeria Risks Economic Setback Without Protected Workforce - - Nsitf
    on November 28, 2025 at 10:02 am

    [Vanguard] The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, NSITF, on Wednesday took its campaign for stronger workplace protection to the 2025 Nigeria International Trade Fair, Lagos, declaring that Nigeria's economic transformation depends on safeguarding its workforce.

  • Nigeria: Apo-Karshi Road - FCTA Terminates Kakatar Ltd Contract, Mobilises Scc to Site
    on November 28, 2025 at 10:01 am

    [Vanguard] The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has revoked the 13-kilometre Apo to Karshi road awarded to Kakatar Engineering Ltd. Since 2011.

  • Kenya: Ruto Flags Off Dualling of Rironi-Nakuru-Mau Summit Road, Promising Relief for Congested Corridor
    on November 28, 2025 at 10:00 am

    [Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has launched the long-awaited dualling of the Rironi-Nakuru-Mau Summit Road, kicking off construction of a critical upgrade of the 170-kilometre stretch linking Nairobi to the Rift Valley and western region.

  • Nigeria: Participants At Senate Hearing Divided Over Proposal to Increase Tax On Sugar-Sweetened Beverages
    on November 28, 2025 at 9:52 am

    [Premium Times] The amendment to Section 21(3) of the Customs and Excise Tariff (Consolidation) Act seeks to raise the Sugar-Sweetened Beverage (SSB) excise tax from ₦10 per litre to ₦130 per litre.

  • Africa: Costly Lending Rules Stifle Africa's Clean Energy Push, Investors Warn
    on November 28, 2025 at 9:41 am

    [New Times] Africa's efforts to scale up clean energy are being held back by financing rules that do not align with the needs of mid-sized renewable projects, according to investors and developers.

  • Nigeria: International Airshow Debuts in Nigeria As Arik Air Sets to Exhibit
    on November 28, 2025 at 9:36 am

    [Leadership] Arik Air will be among the key exhibitors at the inaugural Nigeria International Airshow scheduled to take place from December 2 - 4, 2025 in Abuja.

  • Nigeria: Can Aiyedatiwa's N492.8bn 2025 Budget Sustain Ondo's Fiscal Rebirth?
    on November 28, 2025 at 9:36 am

    [This Day] In this report, Fidelis David critically dissects the 2026 budget proposal recently presented by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to Ondo State House of Assembly, probing a crucial question: will the fiscal plan make a tangible impact on the lives of the average resident of the Sunshine State?

  • Kenya: KQ Expects Profit to Drop By At Least 25% On Grounded Planes
    on November 28, 2025 at 9:35 am

    [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya Airways (KQ) has issued a profit warning for the year ending December 31, 2025, projecting that its earnings will drop by at least 25 percent compared to 2024, as grounded aircraft and acute shortages of engine parts continue to strain operations.

  • South Africa: Police Urge Vigilance for Black Friday Shopping - South African News Briefs - November 28, 2025
    by info@allafrica.com (allAfrica) on November 28, 2025 at 5:28 am

    [allAfrica]

  • Nigeria: Reps Summon Finance Ministry, Auditor-General, Budget Office, Others Over Power Probe Evasion
    on November 28, 2025 at 5:13 am

    [Premium Times] The lawmakers expressed deep frustration over the repeated failure of the ministries and agencies to respond to official correspondence or submit documents crucial to the probe.

  • Nigeria: Economic Activities Expand for 12th Consecutive Month in November - CBN
    on November 28, 2025 at 5:13 am

    [Vanguard] Economic activities in Nigeria continued their growth streak, expanding for the 12th consecutive month in November 2025, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

  • Nigeria: FAAN Unveils Plans to Make Nigeria Cargo Hub for West Africa
    on November 28, 2025 at 4:41 am

    [This Day] The Managing Director and Chief Executive of Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs Olubunmi Kuku has assured that Nigeria would become a dominant hub, a beacon of efficiency, and a catalyst for economic prosperity across Africa.

African Infrastructure – Industry News

  • Africa Opts for Transport Projects To Grow TradeFebruary 6, 2018 - 12:00 pm
  • African Economic Outlook 2018 Unveiled At AU Summit in Addis AbabaJanuary 31, 2018 - 12:00 pm
  • AfDB Calls for Investment in Infrastructure To Drive Inclusive Growth in AfricaJanuary 27, 2018 - 12:00 pm
  • Africa Needs $130BN for Infrastructure Development Annually – AFDBJanuary 18, 2018 - 12:00 pm
  • Business Aviation Taking Off in Asia, But Infrastructure May Stymie GrowthJanuary 6, 2018 - 12:00 pm
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