[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- MTN Uganda Foundation has committed Shs500 million to support 25 community-led initiatives across Uganda, with each beneficiary set to receive in-kind assistance worth Shs20 million under the fourth phase of its Changemakers programme.

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The delayed start of commercial oil production is complicating the country's efforts to rebuild foreign-exchange reserves and ease pressure on the balance of payments.

[New Zimbabwe] ZANU PF Chief Whip and Gutu South legislator Pupurai Togarepi has called for an investigation into the high cost of cement and fertiliser in Zimbabwe, saying local consumers are paying almost double the prices charged in neighbouring countries.

[New Times] Rwanda Energy Group (REG) has recorded 190 cases of electricity infrastructure theft and vandalism over the past three years, resulting in estimated financial losses of Rwf298.98 million.

[allAfrica] Africa is in a difficult financial situation regarding climate change. The continent accounts for less than 4% of global greenhouse gas emissions yet is one of the most climate change-exposed regions in the world. Droughts, floods, and increasingly erratic rainfall are all having a major impact on people, their livelihoods, and their economies. At the same time, there are massive climate investment opportunities on the continent, such as renewables, clean cooking, forest conservation, land

[RFI] Antalya, Turkey - African countries' proposal to triple adaptation finance has been left off the agenda at the UN climate summit, Cop31, under way in Antalya, Turkey. Wealthy nations pushed back against efforts to make it a formal, binding agenda item.

[Scrolla] Nersa conceded its 2025/26 tariff approvals for five municipalities were unlawful. Who should receive credits, and how the corrections would work, remains contested.

[This Day] The High Commission of Malaysia in Nigeria has begun to advocate a transformative economic agenda at the 2026 Lagos International Trade Fair. Positioned under the theme, "Malaysia, Your Halal Gateway," the showcase will present a collaborative framework to help Nigeria transition into an African halal powerhouse.

[This Day] The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has approved 595 well re-entries, 145 new well-drilling operations and 39 Field Development Plans (FDPs) year-to-date in 2026, as Nigeria's total rig count rises to 100, with 46 currently active.

[Leadership] The federal government is strengthening national electricity grid resilience with the provision of additional transmission capacity of at least 19,000 megawatts.

[Nile Post] Mityana District leaders have warned that rising fuel prices could disrupt planned government activities, particularly road construction and maintenance, as well as the delivery of other essential public services.

[Daily Trust] The authorised biography of late President Muhammadu Buhari will be presented to the public on November 19 in Abuja, offering a three-volume account of his life, military career, political journey and eight-year presidency.

[Nyasa Times] Frustrated Malawians are preparing to take to the streets in nationwide demonstrations on 17 November 2026, piling pressure on the government over worsening economic hardships and failing public services.

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[Daily Trust] South Africa's unemployment rate rose to 33.7 per cent in the third quarter of 2026, with the number of unemployed people increasing to 8.6 million.

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[New Zimbabwe] Delta Corporation's tax dispute with the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA), involving assessments totalling approximately US$97 million, is now before the Special Court for Income Tax Appeals.

[New Zimbabwe] Opposition legislator Edwin Mushoriwa has dismissed the government's economic growth projections as a fallacy, arguing that the reported gains have yet to translate into improved living standards for ordinary Zimbabweans.

[Premium Times] Ms Awani said combining finance with practical support will help businesses prepare for export markets and connect with buyers across Africa and beyond.

[This Day] · Defence cooperation expands to military training, attack helicopters, drones

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has urged European countries to increase investment in Kenya, create more jobs and support local industries as Nairobi and the European Union mark 50 years of diplomatic relations.

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called on governments to tax windfall profits of major fossil fuel companies and channel the proceeds into climate recovery efforts.

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Chairman of the American Bankers Association (ABA) and Detroit-based First Independence Bank Chairman and CEO, Kenneth Kelly hailed Ethiopia's rising potential to attract foreign capital and financial sector transformation.

[Nile Post] President Museveni has mourned the late Ignatius Kagawa, Mayor of Bukoova Town Council in Luuka District, describing him as a nationalist and patriot who contributed to Uganda's development.

[Capital FM] Nirobi -- Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson has ordered sweeping reforms in the inspection of liquor and entertainment establishments, warning rogue County officers and impostors against harassing business owners and disrupting legitimate businesses.

[263Chat] The Zimbabwe Union of Residents and Ratepayers Associations (ZURRA) has raised concern over the alleged exclusion of residents' representatives from the 2026 Epworth Local Board budget consultations, saying communities should have a say in decisions that affect them.

[Daily Trust] Governorship Candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Kwara State, Prof. Abdulmumin Yinka Ajia, has promised to increase the monthly minimum wage for civil servants from N70,000 to N120,000 if elected governor in 2027.

[Nile Post] Uganda's oil and gas sector has attracted investments exceeding Shs57.4 trillion (US$14 billion), strengthening its position as a major driver of economic activity, employment creation and local enterprise development as the country prepares to commence commercial oil production.

[African Development Bank (AfDB)] WHAT: The Africa Day High-Level Side Event, at the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). THEME: "Securing Africa's Water: Unlocking the Continent's Climate Resilience Goals" WHEN/VENUE: Thursday 12 November 2026 (High Level Segment) _Africa Pavilion, Time: 14:00-16:30, and Saturday 14 November 2026 Blue Zone - (Ministerial Segment), Side event room 4 - AÅŸik Veysel, Time: 13:15 - 14:45 WHERE: Antalya, Türkiye - At the

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Sudan has lifted a 20-month ban on Kenyan tea imports following talks between President William Ruto and Prime Minister Kamil Idris, reopening an important export market for Kenyan traders.