[New Era] Justice minister Fillemon Wise Immanuel has expressed concern over delays in reforming Namibia's labour laws.

[Bird Story Agency] Visionary creators, including Charlemagne Andoche Amoussou, founder of the Lolo Andoche brand, are giving the traditional Beninese Kanvô cloth new uses in fashion and interiors. Once associated with the royal court of Abomey, the handwoven textile is reaching contemporary wardrobes as designers turn cultural heritage into local economic opportunity.

[Nyasa Times] Malawi is in the grip of a nationwide fuel supply crisis, and the Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has threatened countrywide demonstrations to force the resignation or dismissal of Energy Minister Jean Chifuniro Mathanga.

[New Era] Walvis Bay -- Namibians could see a significant reduction in fuel prices when the Dangote Namibia Tank Farm and Regional Pipeline project becomes operational.

[U.S. Congress] Washington, DC -- Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Senator Jeanne Shaheen, Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the following statement on the Trump administration's intent to terminate South Africa from the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) trade program:

[Africapractice] Africa Made It, the continental movement driving Africa's industrial sovereignty, today officially launched its campaign, "Power, Protect and Purchase," at the CANEX weekend in Lagos, Nigeria. Aimed at unlocking USD 34 billion in annual GDP contribution through a structural transition from unprocessed raw cotton exports to end-to-end local garment processing, the initiative seeks to turn Africa's vast natural wealth into sovereign, self-sustaining economic power.

[Bird Story Agency] Africa needs more climate finance -- and greater accountability for the capital already at work. Just Share executive director Nicole Martens argues that banks, investors and pension funds must turn climate commitments into measurable changes in what they finance, backed by stronger regulation and scrutiny.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has called on African governments, regulators and industry players to strengthen cooperation in tackling cyber threats as the continent's digital systems face growing security risks.

[Premium Times] The NJC received notices of six retirements and nine deaths of judges from various courts at the federal and state levels.

[263Chat] The Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) has called on Government and local authorities to adopt a humane approach to demolitions of illegal structures warning that the destruction of homes can leave families facing severe financial hardship, emotional distress and displacement.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- School heads, teachers and education managers will receive training in digital learning tools and learner assessment under a three-year partnership between the Kenya Education Management Institute (KEMI) and education technology organisation EIDU.

[Nyasa Times] Antigua launched a new era of Commonwealth investment diplomacy. Malawi, with mines entering production, reforms gaining traction and Commonwealth partners on every route to the sea, can show it how to deliver.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Almost half of cigarettes consumed in Kenya are illicit, with the trade costing the Government an estimated Sh47 billion in lost excise duty and VAT between 2021 and 2025, according to a Kantar study commissioned by BAT Kenya.

[This Day] Abuja -- Bank of Industry (BoI) has secured a $50 million loan from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to expand long-term financing for Micro, Small and medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) in Nigeria, with women-owned businesses billed to receive at least a quarter of the facility.

[Premium Times] The governor said the reconstruction was part of his administration's commitment to upgrading infrastructure and giving Abeokuta, the state capital, a befitting facelift.

[Daily Maverick] A family-run tech company brings Silicon Valley-style work to the Eastern Cape Karoo, offering professionals quality careers, affordable living and mountain views.

[Nyasa Times] A majority of Malawians believe the country is heading in the wrong direction as families struggle with food insecurity, shortages of income and a rising cost of living, a new Afrobarometer survey has found.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenyan manufacturers have urged the government to reduce the cost of doing business through lower electricity prices, predictable tax policies and the removal of multiple licences and levies that increase production costs.

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[Vanguard] Nigeria has called for stronger international partnerships and increased investment in its petroleum industry as part of efforts to strengthen energy security, boost industrialisation and accelerate economic growth.

[Premium Times] According to the Consulate, the American market offers Nigerian designers an opportunity to expand their businesses, while US retailers could use Nigeria as a gateway to the African market.

[Premium Times] The state-owned airline also announced that bookings for the new route are now open, with intending passengers able to make reservations through its online booking portal

[Premium Times] Atiku Abubakar's campaign says the turnout at its Sokoto launch reflects frustration over living costs, while Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II credits President Bola Tinubu with improving Nigeria's economic indicators despite persistent hardship.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has renewed his administration's commitment to increase manufacturing's contribution to Kenya's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to 20 per cent by 2030, targeting the creation of one million jobs through expanded local production and value addition.

[AIM] Maputo, 05 (AIM) - Mozambican President Daniel Chapo has announced that the government is considering exempting young people from business registration fees and introducing a specific tax regime for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

[Nile Post] Traders at Mityana Central Market are struggling to sustain their businesses as rising commodity prices increase the cost of restocking, while customers cut down on purchases amid shrinking household incomes.

[Leadership] ... Akpabio Says Fresh Request Supersedes Earlier $20.3bn Proposal

[Leadership] The National President of the Nigeria Union of Mining Workers (NUMW), Comrade Musa Adamu Nasiru, has disclosed that six of the miners who died in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State were registered members of the union.

[RFI] Corruption is costing Kenya billions of dollars each year in lost revenue, inflated business costs, and lost earnings for workers, while taking a huge toll on investment and economic growth, the World Bank said in a report published Wednesday.

[Mozambique News Reports And Clippings] Two large companies with a long history in Mozambique are in court battles with the government, challenging Frelimo attempts to ensure foreign trade goes through party oligarchs and their allies. Both involve apparently illegal actions by government. The latest action in both cases was 10 days ago, on 22 October.