[Ghanaian Times] THE decision by workers of the Judicial Service Association of Ghana (JUSAG) to embark on an indefinite nationwide strike is a matter of serious concern.

[New Dawn] From jobs and expanded infrastructure to opportunities for other mining investors, the company's operations are increasingly tied to Liberia's ambitions for economic growth.

[Independent (Kampala)] Uganda Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative highlighted persistent gaps in gold production and export data.

[Scrolla] Purchases below 20 litres rose from 25% of transactions in 2025 to about 36% in 2026 among Discovery Insure clients. Average monthly fuel spending climbed from roughly R1,750 in early 2025 to R2,500-R2,700 by mid-2026.

[Scrolla] US President Donald Trump has given notice that he intends to remove South Africa from AGOA from 1 January 2027. Trade Minister Parks Tau says Pretoria will keep negotiating, while government assesses the possible impact on exporters, workers and businesses.

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[Vanguard] Currency held outside the banking system by Nigerians rose by 103.8 per cent to N4.923 trillion in September 2026 from N2.416 trillion in September 2023, highlighting the persistent demand for physical cash despite the expansion of electronic payment channels in the country.

[Vanguard] Many small businesses in Nigeria are missing out on Federal Government contracts due to inadequate knowledge of public procurement procedures, Minister of State for Industry, Senator John Enoh, has said.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho has restricted fireworks displays during this year's Diwali celebrations to a four-hour window, warning organisers that they must obtain permits and adhere to safety regulations.

[Daily Trust] Workers in tertiary institutions owned by the Kaduna State Government have threatened to embark on an indefinite strike if the government fails to address their outstanding welfare demands within 15 days.

[DW] The Trump administration has said South Africa and Rwanda are breaking the rules of the AGOA free trade initiative, a centerpiece of US economic engagement with sub-Saharan Africa.

[DW] Ethiopia's economy is growing strongly. But renewed fighting in the north of the BRICS member state could deter investment, strain public finances and push up the cost of living.

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[Liberian Investigator] MONROVIA -- Liberia's economy grew 5.1 percent in 2025, driven largely by a 17 percent jump in mining, but the World Bank Group said Monday that more and better jobs are needed for that growth to reduce poverty.

[Premium Times] Hosting CANEX WKND provides Nigeria with an opportunity to demonstrate its creative capacity and strengthen its position as a meeting point for African commerce and culture.

[Nyasa Times] Coalition sets November 17 demonstrations in Lilongwe, Zomba and Mzuzu, accusing minister of breaking promise to fix shortages by October 20

[New Times] President Paul Kagame has called for a shift in how investors assess opportunities in developing countries, saying the perception that markets in the Global South are riskier than those in developed economies needs to change.

[Daily Maverick] South Africa's graduation out of Agoa doesn't mean the country won't have any access to the US market. It will have access, but with slightly higher tariffs.

[Daily News] Dodoma -- PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has urged the Commission for Mediation and Arbitration (CMA) to uphold the law and ensure fairness to both employers and employees without bias, hostility or manipulation in its decisions.

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Chairperson of the Emirates Businesswomen Council Aisha Mohammed Saeed Al Mulla has praised Ethiopia's growing business potential.

[ENA] The final week of October 2026 underscored the increasingly interconnected nature of global affairs, as geopolitical rivalries, diplomatic efforts to contain conflicts, economic uncertainty and escalating climate risks continued to shape the international agenda.

[263Chat] A new oil processing plant in Bulawayo is nearing completion with the project expected to create up to 400 direct jobs and provide business opportunities for local farmers, transport operators and small-scale entrepreneurs.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The University of Nairobi has resumed teaching, examinations and other academic activities following the end of a nationwide lecturers' strike that disrupted learning in public universities for nearly a month.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A phone number, a banking password or access to a mobile-money account may appear to be ordinary pieces of personal information, but in Kenya's expanding digital economy, they can also become valuable assets in an increasingly organised world of cybercrime.

[New Times] The government has stepped up efforts to combat illegal trade in environmentally harmful refrigerants, as Rwanda works to enforce international commitments aimed at protecting the ozone layer and combating climate change.

[Daily Maverick] South Africa will, from next year, be removed from the duty-free benefits of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa), the US government announced. This was after the SA government had "constructively responded" to US concerns.

[Daily Maverick] There is a familiar rhythm to South Africa's public conversation: a serious development becomes a looming catastrophe before we have even established precisely what is changing, who will be affected and what can be done.

[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- On board the Amerigo Vespucci, the Italian Navy's famous three-masted ship, maritime history meets international cooperation. Docked at La Goulette port since October 31, this training ship - which is celebrating its 95th anniversary this year - is a tangible example of the cooperation relations between Tunisia and Italy, particularly in the maritime training, naval diplomacy and the protection of the marine environment fields, said Italian Ambassador to Tunisia Alessandro Prunas.

[Premium Times] With the right policies, Nigeria could boost economic growth, create jobs, and improve rural livelihoods. But in the rush to exploit its reserves, local communities may also pay a price through environmental pollution, land degradation, and insecurity that often accompany poorly regulated resource extraction.

[AIM] Maputo -- The Irish company Kenmare Resources, which has been mining the heavy mineral sands in Moma and Larde districts, in the northern Mozambican province of Nampula, has announced that the Council of Ministers (cabinet) has approved a 20-year extension for its operations in the country.