[Botswana Daily News] Kanye -- Acting Minister of Lands and Agriculture Dr Edwin Dikoloti has stated that agro-industrial clusters are more than economic engines but also catalysts for social inclusion as well as gender empowerment that could lift rural communities towards prosperity.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Mauritius-based telecommunications firm Axian Telecom has acquired a 99.63 percent stake in Wananchi Group Holdings Ltd, the parent company of Zuku and Simbanet, for an undisclosed amount, marking one of the biggest takeovers in East Africa's broadband market this year.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The seven-week strike by university lecturers has ended after the Universities Academic Staff Union (UASU) and the Inter-Public Universities Councils' Consultative Forum (IPUCCF) signed a Return-to-Work Formula (RTWF) on Wednesday, restoring normal operations across all public universities and constituent colleges.

[Capital FM] The deal provides for the payment of the funds in two tranches -- in November 2025 and July 2026.

[RFI] An ongoing fuel blockade initiated by the JNIM jihadist group in Mali has brought the landlocked Sahel nation's economy to a near standstill. In an effort to isolate the capital, Bamako, and exert pressure on the ruling junta, the militants have intensified their attacks on fuel tankers, prompting Western governments to urge their citizens to leave the country.

[IPS] Dar es Salaam, Tanzania -- At dawn in Manzese, a dusty township on the outskirts of Dar es Salaam, silence hangs where the sounds of commerce once roared. The township, usually crowded with street cooks, vegetable vendors, mechanics, and motorcycle taxis snaking through the morning rush, stood eerily empty. Shutters are pulled down, wooden stalls abandoned, and the air is heavy with the smell of burnt rubber. For five days, the township's bustling economic life has been paralyzed--leaving residents unable to buy food or access

[Liberian Observer] The Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA), in partnership with national and international stakeholders, has officially launched the country's second Time Release Study (TRS) -- a critical initiative aimed at measuring and improving the speed and efficiency of goods clearance at ports, airports, and land borders.

[Liberian Observer] The Director-General of the Civil Service Agency (CSA) of Liberia, Josiah F. Joekai, Jr., has inspired graduates of Adler University's Class of 2025 to lead with courage, empathy, and purpose, reminding them that true leadership is measured not by status but by service to humanity.

[Liberian Observer] A recent report published by the World Bank says Liberia's economy grew by 4.0 percent in 2024 with the agricultural sector accounting for 3.4 percent, a notable improvement from 1.4 percent in 2023.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Attorney General (AG) and the Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK) have urged the High Court to first hear and determine their application seeking to lift the suspension of sections of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, before considering the consolidation of six petitions challenging the law.

[Nyasa Times] FDH Bank plc has stepped forward with a K150 million donation to support the Malawi Government's national food response programme, aimed at assisting millions facing hunger across the country.

[Nyasa Times] Malawi has ground to a halt. From Blantyre to Karonga, long, winding queues of vehicles at fuel stations have become the new national landmark -- a symbol of frustration, economic pain, and leadership paralysis.

[Leadership] In a major shake-up at the Department of State Services (DSS), a total of 115 personnel have been sacked from various commands across the country.

[New Times] The Ministry of Trade and Industry has laid out a plan that will see the country prioritise key export commodities under the national African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) implementation strategy.

[Ghanaian Times] GHANA has renewed its commitment to promoting digital literacy, integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI), and strengthening foundational learning as part of efforts to transform its education system into a leading hub of academic excellence in Africa.

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Executive Branch of the Government of Liberia (GoL) has formally informed Liberians through the Legislature that the submission of the 2026 National Budget will be delayed for another one week because it needs time for additional consultations with key national and international partners to ensure a credible and comprehensive financial framework.

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) has cleared two senior officials of the Lofa County University -- Dr. Morlu Korsor, Vice President for Academic Affairs, and Beyan M.M. Kamara, Human Resource Officer -- of allegations linking them to payroll padding and illegal disbursements totaling over US$337,000 and L$13 million.

[FrontPageAfrica] Capitol Hill, Monrovia -- The Joint Committee on Hydrocarbon, Investment and Concession, Judiciary, and Contracts and Monopolies of the House of Representatives has requested additional time from plenary to complete its review of eight newly signed oil contracts between the Government of Liberia (GoL) and two international petroleum companies.

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Senator Amara Konneh of Gbarpolu County has cautioned the Liberian Senate against rushing to ratify the proposed toll road concession agreement between the Government of Liberia (GoL) and Pavifort AL Associates Ltd., warning that while the project is "directionally sound," it is "procedurally premature" and could expose the country to significant fiscal and legal risks if not properly reviewed.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Employment and Labour Relations Court has ordered the Nairobi County Assembly and its Speaker to jointly pay Sh7 million in damages to a former nominee for the position of County Chief Officer for Housing and Urban Renewal after finding that his constitutional rights were violated through an aborted vetting process.

[New Zimbabwe] For the past few years, many Zimbabweans have continued to relocate to South Africa in search of greener pastures, and some have settled as domestic workers.

[SAnews.gov.za] The Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, has appointed Lebogang Paul Mogashoa as the Pension Funds Adjudicator for the Office of the Pension Funds Adjudicator (OPFA) for a period of three years, effective 8 December 2025.

[Nyasa Times] Malawi's fuel crisis has entered another painful chapter -- and motorists say enough is enough. Across the country, long queues of frustrated drivers snake through streets, turning fuel stations into scenes of anger, exhaustion, and desperation.

[Nyasa Times] Mount Mulanje -- Malawi's newly declared UNESCO World Heritage Site and a lifeline for over a million people -- is under threat. A mining company wants to dig into its heart for bauxite and rare earths, but furious traditional chiefs, environmentalists, and residents are rising up, calling it a betrayal of Malawi's soul. "This is a sacred mountain, a living being to our people. We say no to mining -- a big, loud no!" thundered Traditional Authority Chikumbu, a senior chief representing 147 villages around

[Leadership] Indigenous solar panel manufacturer LPV Technologies has announced plans to ramp up production of its TÜV-certified solar panels in Nigeria to meet growing local demand and eliminate delays associated with imported solar panels.

[Leadership] President Bola Tinubu has requested the approval of the National Assembly for a fresh N1.15 trillion borrowing from the domestic debt market to help finance the deficit in the 2025 budget.

[Premium Times] The strike, which began on 1 November, followed what NARD described as years of unmet demands and broken promises by the federal government.

[allAfrica]

[Daily Trust] The recent threat by President Donald trump to intervene in Nigeria in response to the alleged 'killing of Christians' has serious implications for Nigeria-Us relations, especially in terms of its drawbacks to the current economic reforms, the recent 15% import duty on petroleum and diesel import and the possibility of boosting the economic relationship between Nigeria and China.

[Afreximbank] Chairman of the General Meeting of Shareholders, Hon Wale Edun, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Federal Republic of Nigeria