[Namibian] Popular Democratic Movement president McHenry Venaani has proposed that between 2% and 5% of mining royalties could be channelled directly to communities living around mining operations through community trusts.

[Namibian] Fishermen facing the termination of the Government Employment Redress Programme say they are uncertain about their futures.

[Namibian] Deputy minister of industries, mines and energy Gaudentia Kröhne urges rural communities not to view solar electricity as a second-class solution, as it can power their houses the same as grid electricity.

[Independent (Kampala)] As Uganda marks 64 years of independence, cotton remains one of the country's traditional cash crops, but production and export earnings have fallen far short of its former position in the economy.

[Premium Times] He said the decisions concerning the Ondo section were based on sound engineering considerations and aimed at ensuring the successful delivery of the project.

[Botswana Daily News] Palapye -- The Minister of Trade and Industry, Mr Tiroeaone Ntsima, has challenged local businesses to utilise domestic market as a testing ground to refine their products before venturing into the highly competitive global arena. Speaking at the inaugural Made in BW - Sold to the World Expo 2026 which was held at the Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST) in Palapye on Thursday, Minister Ntsima emphasised that becoming an exporting nation required practical business structures that

[Capital FM] NAIROBI -- The Digital Health Agency (DHA) says it is working to connect hospitals, health insurers, patients and medicine suppliers through digital systems to improve the sharing of medical records, protect patient information and reduce administrative delays.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The ongoing lecturers' strike in public universities is set to intensify after negotiations between university workers and the government collapsed on Monday raising the prospect of further disruption to learning.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) collected Sh90.05 billion in customs revenue in September 2026, up 5.8 percent from Sh85.15 billion collected in the same month last year.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) is at the centre of investigations after a helicopter operated by the agency crashed at Kericho Golf Club in Kericho County, with all five occupants reported to have escaped without serious injuries.

[Capital FM] KFC is bringing its Kentucky Town experience to Kenya for the first time, marking the platform's East African debut with a menu, merchandise collection and series of pop-up events shaped by Kenyan culture.

[allAfrica] Before school, Dr Chinonso Egemba sold pap at a junction in Aguda, Surulere, where he had seconds to catch a passer-by's attention. Today, as an Aproko Doctor, he uses that same skill online, making health information as easy to share as gossip.

[Daily Maverick] Gold is often viewed as the ultimate safe-haven asset, expected to rally whenever geopolitical tensions rise. For South African investors, however, the outcome is shaped by two variables: the international gold price and the rand-US dollar exchange rate. Rand weakness can enhance local currency returns even when the dollar gold price is subdued, while rand strength can offset gains in bullion.

[Bird Story Agency] Cotton farmers in Togo are rebuilding their soils, reporting higher yields and reducing pesticide applications as regenerative practices take root. Farmer field schools are spreading the skills, helping growers strengthen cotton production and support the food crops their households depend on.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has announced plans for Kenya to explore becoming a sovereign client of Africa's newly launched credit rating agency, while pushing for Nairobi to host a secondary jurisdiction of the institution in a move aimed at strengthening the continent's influence over how its economies are assessed by global investors.

[New Zimbabwe] PROSPECT Lithium Zimbabwe (PLZ) says it has paid more than US$100 million in taxes to government since starting operations, but is calling for changes to the tax regime. The company argues that treating export taxes and levies as non-deductible expenses creates a double taxation burden for the lithium sector.

[New Dawn] MONROVIA -- Foreign Minister Sara Beysolow Nyanti and Special Envoy for U.S. Trade and Investment Isaac E. Taggart Jr. have concluded discussions on Liberia's investment roadshow, aimed at attracting American investors and strengthening economic cooperation between the two countries.

[Daily Trust] Residents seeking healthcare in public hospitals across satellite towns of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have alleged persistent cash-only payment practices.

[New Republic] Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) Commissioner General James Dorbor Jallah has disclosed that the country's mining sector has contributed approximately US$432 million to domestic revenue, underscoring the sector's importance to the government's revenue mobilization efforts.

[New Republic] Liberia's Minister of Mines and Energy, Hon. R. Matenokay Tingban, has called for stronger environmental protection measures and responsible mining practices to safeguard communities from the harmful effects of irresponsible mining activities.

[New Republic] TUBMANBURG, Bomi County -- Bomi County Acting Superintendent Hon. Alphonso Sherman has called for greater transparency, accountability, and community participation in Liberia's mining sector, stressing that the country's mineral wealth must translate into tangible development for communities hosting mining operations.

[SNA] Khartoum -- Prime Minister Dr. Kamil Idris held an emergency meeting with members of the Government of Hope, attended by ministers, state ministers and a number of undersecretaries, following the conclusion of the Strategic Hope Forum, which was hosted in Khartoum over the past three days and ended on Sunday.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- One in four Kenyans continues to experience multidimensional poverty, with millions more at risk of falling into deprivation, highlighting the challenges facing the country despite performing better than the Sub-Saharan African average, according to the 2026 Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI).

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- As coastal communities grapple with the challenge of sustaining livelihoods while protecting fragile marine ecosystems, fisherfolk in Lamu County are being encouraged to acquire professional skills and explore overseas employment opportunities, with the Kenyan diaspora identified as a potential source of expertise and knowledge.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The African Union (AU) will push for reforms to the global financial system, improved debt resolution mechanisms and stronger financial independence for the continent during the 2026 International Monetary Fund (IMF)-World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok, Thailand.

[New Republic] TUBMANBURG, Bomi County -- The Government of Liberia has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening oversight of the mining sector, curbing illegal mining, promoting local mineral processing, and ensuring that the country's natural resources contribute more significantly to national revenue and economic development.

[This Day] President Bola Tinubu yesterday defended his administration's economic reforms, citing stronger economic growth, rising foreign reserves and increased revenues to states, and welcomed last week's World Bank report indicating Nigeria's steady economic growth.

[Leadership] The World Bank has identified a $12.4 billion unexplained gap in Nigeria's external accounts in the first half of 2026, warning that it may partly reflect oil export earnings that were not repatriated to the country.

[allAfrica]