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- Kenya: Kenya Power Announces Scheduled Interruptions in 10 Counties On Wednesdayon December 3, 2025 at 6:23 am
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya Power has announced extensive power interruptions scheduled for December 3, 2025 across ten counties to allow for essential maintenance works.
- South Africa: Eskom Rolls Out Plan to Scrap Load Reduction - South African News Briefs - December 3, 2025by info@allafrica.com (allAfrica) on December 3, 2025 at 5:22 am
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- Nigeria: Minister Outlines Reforms Executed in Nigeria's Power Sectoron December 3, 2025 at 5:00 am
[Premium Times] According to the Minister, Nigeria now has excess generation capacity, producing only about 6,000 megawatts while capable of generating an additional 8,000 megawatts.
- Nigeria: Indigenous Contractors Barricade Finance, Ministry, Protest Unpaid N500bn Debton December 3, 2025 at 5:00 am
[This Day] Abuja -- About three months after their last protest, hundreds of protesting contractors under the aegis of Indigenous Contractors Association of Nigeria (ICAN), again besieged the Ministry of Finance headquarters in Abuja, Tuesday over the non-payment contract fees in excess of N500 billion for federal projects completed in 2024.
- Namibia: N$752m Earmarked for Local Authorities Road Maintenance in 2026by info@namibian.com.na (Namibian) on December 3, 2025 at 4:50 am
[Namibian] The Road Fund Administration (RFA) has earmarked N$752 million to support road maintenance for local authorities in the upcoming 2026/27 financial year.
- Rwanda: Why Rwanda Is Betting On Nuclear Energy for Socioeconomic Growthon December 3, 2025 at 4:49 am
[New Times] For the past few months, I have immersed myself in the world of nuclear energy and I can truly say that while the science of atoms, isotopes, reactors, and radiation initially seemed intimidating, it has revealed a fascinating realm of possibilities in driving socioeconomic growth - especially, in a country emerging as a tech and industrial hub.
- Nigeria: Keyamo Apologises Over Poor Outing At Maiden Nigeria International Airshowon December 3, 2025 at 4:49 am
[Leadership] The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, has apologised for the poor outcome of the first Nigeria Airshow, promising that it would become better in the future.
- Uganda: Parliament Recalled for Urgent Business As Budget Deadlines Loomon December 3, 2025 at 4:49 am
[Nile Post] Parliament has been recalled from adjournment to handle urgent national business ahead of critical budget deadlines, according to a message shared by Speaker Anita Annet Among on her X account.
- Ethiopia: Capital Markets Becoming Central Pillar in Financing Ethiopia's Future - Finance Ministeron December 3, 2025 at 4:49 am
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Capital markets are becoming a central pillar in financing Ethiopia's future and strengthening the country's integration into the global financial system, Finance Minister Ahmed Shide said.
- Ethiopia: Ethiopian Journalists Triumph At IGAD Media Awards Marks Growing Media Excellenceon December 3, 2025 at 4:49 am
[ENA] The three Ethiopian Journalists shine at the IGAD Media Awards 2025, marking the country's growing excellence in media across the region.
- Nigeria: NHRC Seeks Stronger Media Partnership to Tackle Rising Digital Violenceon December 3, 2025 at 4:49 am
[Leadership] The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called on the media to intensify public awareness on digital violence, warning that the country was witnessing a disturbing rise in technology-facilitated abuses, especially against women and girls.
- Uganda: Uganda-Built Electric Bus Reaches Botswana, Welcomed By Uganda's Ambassadoron December 3, 2025 at 4:49 am
[Independent (Kampala)] Francistown, Botswana -- Kiira Motors Corporation (KMC) and its partners today, Dec. 2, announced that the "Made in Uganda Grand Trans-Africa Electric Expedition" has successfully reached Botswana, marking a historic milestone in Uganda's push to showcase locally made electric mobility solutions on the continental stage.
- Namibia: Former Civil Aviation Boss Simana Diesby info@namibian.com.na (Namibian) on December 3, 2025 at 4:49 am
[Namibian] Former Namibia Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) director Angeline Simana died on Sunday after a short illness.
- East Africa: Kindiki Challenges EAC Judiciary to Hasten Justice Delivery for Socio-Economic Growthon December 3, 2025 at 4:47 am
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has challenged to judges and magistrates across the East African region, calling for the expedited delivery of justice, which he described as critical for the region's socio-economic advancement.
- Zimbabwe: Harare's 2026 Budget - a Tale of Two Citieson December 3, 2025 at 4:43 am
[263Chat] As a development practitioner, looking at the Harare City Council proposed budget is like reading a document that lays bare the city's challenges, ambitions and its underlying social contract.
- Nigeria: How CBN Is Leveraging Reserves to Provide Over 10-Month Import Coveron December 3, 2025 at 4:32 am
[This Day] The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has disclosed that at $46.7 billion, the foreign reserves have the capacity to provide over 10-month of import cover for the economy. The reserves also signal significant boost to the foreign currency buffer for the country. With the drop in inflation rate to 16.05 per cent in October, the economic indicators have the potential to lift businesses and provide more buffer for sustainable economic growth.
- Rwanda: Real-Time Bus Tracking System Set for Rollout in 2026on December 3, 2025 at 4:29 am
[New Times] The government plans to introduce a real-time monitoring system for public buses by February 2026, a move the Ministry of Infrastructure says will improve reliability and enhance commuter experience.
- South Africa: We Rode Metrorail in Cape Town to See If It Has Improvedby info@groundup.org.za (GroundUp) on December 3, 2025 at 4:26 am
[GroundUp] While there are still problems, the service is much more reliable than a few years ago. And it's much cheaper than any other commuter transport.
- Uganda: Museveni Announces International Airport Construction in Mbarara With China and Brazilon December 2, 2025 at 3:32 pm
[Nile Post] President Yoweri Museveni has unveiled final plans for the construction of an international airport at Nyakisharara in Mbarara city.
- Nigeria: SSS Arraigns Sowore, Facebook, X for Cybercrime Over Posts Calling Tinubu Criminalon December 2, 2025 at 3:25 pm
[Premium Times] The State Security Service (SSS) on Tuesday arraigned Omoyele Sowore, human rights activist and publisher of Sahara Reporters, at the Federal High Court in Abuja for allegedly cyberbullying President Bola Tinubu by calling him a criminal.
- Africa: Shaping the Future of Technology Ethics From Africaon December 2, 2025 at 1:55 pm
[UCT] The EthicsLab at the University of Cape Town (UCT) is inviting scholars, artists, and practitioners to join a growing community of practice and inquiry that explores the ethical questions posed by emerging health technologies from African perspectives.
- South Africa: UCT Researchers Map Real Impact of GenAI in Teaching, Learningon December 2, 2025 at 1:55 pm
[UCT] Researchers from the University of Cape Town's (UCT) Centre for Innovation in Learning and Teaching (CILT) have shared early insights from their emerging research into how staff and students develop the literacies needed to use generative AI (GenAI) ethically, critically and constructively in teaching, learning and assessment.
- Kenya: Industry Players Push for Safer, Standardized Elevators Amid Nairobi's Vertical Growthon December 2, 2025 at 1:39 pm
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Industry stakeholders are urging stronger safety and compliance measures for elevators and escalators as Nairobi and other cities build taller, denser structures.
- Rwanda: Govt to Pitch New Investment Opportunities As Mining Week Kicks Offon December 2, 2025 at 12:27 pm
[New Times] Rwanda is set to launch the mining investment pitch book during the 8th edition of Rwanda Mining Week, targeting to lure investors in different mining activities, according to the Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board (RMB).
- South Africa: Eskom Starts Environmental Assessment for a Third Nuclear Power Stationby info@groundup.org.za (GroundUp) on December 2, 2025 at 12:27 pm
[GroundUp] Thyspunt in the Eastern Cape and Bantamsklip in the Overberg are proposed sites
- Kenya: Kenya Power Moves Electricity Connection Process Online Amid Expansion Driveon December 2, 2025 at 11:52 am
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya Power has announced that all new electricity connection applications will now be submitted exclusively through its online platform, marking a shift towards digital service delivery.
- Kenya: Galana Kulalu Set to Become Kenya's First Agricultural Special Economic Zoneon December 2, 2025 at 11:50 am
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The government is set to transform Galana Kulalu into a Special Economic Zone (SEZ), Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has announced.
- Tanzania: TBs Drives Standards for Transport Innovatorson December 2, 2025 at 11:03 am
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) stated that it is leading efforts to help innovators in the transport sector comply with required standards, thereby accelerating their path toward achieving recognised quality ratings and enhancing the competitiveness of their products.
- South Africa: Union Breaks From Politicians to Fight for Poor Workersby newsdesk@scrolla.africa (Scrolla) on December 2, 2025 at 10:58 am
[Scrolla] MAWUSA says Public Employment Programmes trap workers in poverty and pay less than R1,100 a month while government officials earn millions. The union now rejects all political parties and promises to "shut the country down" if the government ignores their demands for fair wages and basic rights.
- Nigeria: Kaduna Governor Proposes ₦985.9bn 2026 Budget, Seeks Accelerated Passageon December 2, 2025 at 10:58 am
[Premium Times] The draft budget comprises ₦734.2 billion recurrent revenue and ₦251.6 billion capital receipts, with capital expenditure accounting for 71 per cent of the proposals


