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  • Kenya: Transporters Warn Alcohol Bill Could Put Sh14.6bn Freight Revenue At Risk
    on November 13, 2026 at 12:15 pm

    [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Proposed restrictions on the transportation of alcoholic beverages could put up to Sh14.6 billion in annual freight revenue at risk, with transporters warning that the measures could disrupt supply chains, increase logistics costs and threaten thousands of jobs.

  • Botswana: Duma Boko Doubles Down On Diamonds
    on November 13, 2026 at 12:15 pm

    [ISS] Despite advice to diversify Botswana's economy, President Boko has doubled the country's stake in De Beers.

  • Liberia: Ministry of Mines & Energy Accused of Aiding Illicit Mining
    on November 13, 2026 at 12:14 pm

    [Liberian Investigator] MONROVIA -- President Joseph Nyuma Boakai's Protect Our Resources Taskforce inspected a Lower Montserrado County mining site scarred by deep pits and damaged creeks, where one company accused the Ministry of Mines and Energy of "aiding and abetting" illicit mining and another insisted its excavator was there only for exploration.

  • Nigeria: Plateau Commissioner Provides Free Fuel to Over 200 Keke Operators
    on November 13, 2026 at 12:11 pm

    [Leadership] Plateau State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Comrade Prince Miaphen, has distributed free fuel to more than 200 Keke NAPEP operators across the state as a gesture of support for grassroots businesses.

  • Ghana: Ghana's Borders Need More Than Technology
    on November 13, 2026 at 12:03 pm

    [Ghanaian Times] GHANA'S borders are critical to the country's national security, economic stability and territorial integrity. They serve as gateways for legitimate trade, tourism and the movement of people, but they can also become channels for smuggling, drug trafficking, human trafficking and other organised crimes when surveillance and enforcement are inadequate.

  • Ethiopia: Trade, Energy and Regional Peace Dominate Abiy-Erdoğan Talks in Antalya
    on November 13, 2026 at 11:01 am

    [Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held bilateral talks in Antalya on 10 November on the sidelines of the COP31 UN Climate Change Conference, discussing ways to strengthen bilateral relations, particularly in trade and investment, alongside regional peace and issues of mutual interest.

  • Mozambique: ENH and Sasol Sign Agreement Aimed At Developing Infrastructure for Gas Transport
    on November 13, 2026 at 11:00 am

    [AIM] Maputo -- Mozambique's publicly-owned National Hydrocarbon Company (ENH) and the South African petrochemical giant Sasol plan to develop an infrastructure aimed at transporting natural gas from the Rovuma Basin, in the northern province of Cabo Delgado, to consumer markets in the central and southern provinces.

  • Mozambique: Rise in Fuel Prices Increases Vulnerability of Mozambique's Economy - IMF
    on November 13, 2026 at 11:00 am

    [AIM] Maputo -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that the rising international fuel prices, foreign currency shortages and difficulties in managing public finances are increasing the vulnerabilities of Mozambique's economy.

  • Nigeria: Govt Concessions Port Harcourt Airport, Assures Workers of Job Security
    on November 13, 2026 at 9:10 am

    [Premium Times] The signing marks a new phase in the Federal Government's plan to attract private investment into airport infrastructure and improve the management of selected airports across the country.

  • Nigeria: Anambra Requires 1,000 Megawatts of Electricity to Power Its Growing Economy - Soludo
    on November 13, 2026 at 9:10 am

    [Vanguard] Anambra State governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo has said that the state requires about 1,000 megawatts of electricity to adequately power its growing economy.

  • Namibia: Roads Authority Delivers Key Road Projects Despite N$4.25b Budget Cuts
    by info@newera.com.na (New Era) on November 13, 2026 at 9:10 am

    [New Era] The Roads Authority (RA) successfully delivered nearly 115-kilometres (km) of upgraded bitumen and new gravel roads during the 2024/25 financial year, advancing flagship freeway and rural access projects despite a massive N$4.25 billion funding shortfall.

  • Liberia: World Bank Warns Liberia
    by editor@liberianobserver.com (Liberian Observer) on November 13, 2026 at 9:10 am

    [Liberian Observer] The World Bank has challenged Liberia to translate improved access to public information into stronger institutional performance, measurable accountability and concrete action as the country launches a digital Anti-Corruption and Integrity Dashboard.

  • Nigeria: Senate Panel Warns Petroleum Regulators Against Sabotage
    on November 13, 2026 at 7:55 am

    [Premium Times] The committee said it would not tolerate administrative sabotage, lack of transparency, inefficiency or any conduct capable of undermining the effective implementation of government policies.

  • Africa: Dangote Raises Africa Investment Ambition to $70bn, Plans 10,000MW Power Intervention
    on November 13, 2026 at 7:51 am

    [This Day] Billionaire industrialist and President/Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has disclosed plans to increase the group's investment programme in Africa from $50 billion to about $70 billion under its Vision 2030, with a major intervention in electricity generation to support industrial growth.

  • Nigeria: Senate Warns Petroleum Regulators Against Sabotage, Demands Relief for Nigerians
    on November 13, 2026 at 7:51 am

    [This Day] The Senate has warned newly appointed executive directors in Nigeria's midstream and downstream petroleum regulatory institutions against administrative sabotage, institutional inefficiency and lack of transparency, declaring that agencies frustrating President Bola Tinubu's petroleum reforms would no longer be tolerated.

  • Kenya: Ruaka Traders Count Losses As Joyland Power Outage Persists for a Week
    on November 13, 2026 at 6:21 am

    [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Traders and households in Ruaka's Joyland area are counting losses following a prolonged power outage that has disrupted businesses and water supply, with residents and traders accusing Kenya Power of failing to respond to repeated calls for repairs.

  • South Africa: Mkhwanazi Blue Lights Case Resumes - South African News Briefs - November 13, 2026
    by info@allafrica.com (allAfrica) on November 13, 2026 at 6:11 am

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  • Zimbabwe: Chivhu Eco City Emerges As Zimbabwe's Next Major Investment Hub
    on November 13, 2026 at 5:58 am

    [New Zimbabwe] Chivhu is positioning itself as one of Zimbabwe's emerging investment destinations, with WestProp Holdings' Chivhu Eco City attracting growing interest from homebuyers and investors seeking opportunities beyond Harare.

  • Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Economy to Grow 5 Percent in 2028 After El Niño-Induced Slowdown, Mthuli Ncube Says
    on November 13, 2026 at 5:58 am

    [New Zimbabwe] Zimbabwe's economic growth is forecast to recover to 5 percent in 2028 and average above that level through 2030, Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube has said.

  • Nigeria: NSIB Releases Report On Mid-Air Detachment of Abuja-Lagos Aircraft Door
    on November 13, 2026 at 5:56 am

    [Vanguard] The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has released its preliminary report on the mid-air detachment of the passenger-cabin door of a Bombardier Challenger 604 aircraft operated by Triton Aviation Limited during an Abuja-Lagos flight.

  • Nigeria: $1 Trillion Economy - Nigeria Needs Double-Digit Growth, Massive Investments - Soludo
    on November 13, 2026 at 5:56 am

    [Vanguard] ABUJA- THE Governor of Anambra State and former Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has cautioned that Nigeria's goal of becoming a $1 trillion economy will remain out of reach unless the country records double-digit economic growth and attracts substantially greater investment from both government and the private sector.

  • Nigeria: How Emefiele Allegedly Acquired Multi-Billion-Naira Properties Through Proxies - Witness
    on November 13, 2026 at 5:50 am

    [Premium Times] The former CBN governor allegedly used his position to create a system that made it difficult for businesses and ordinary Nigerians to access foreign exchange, forcing some applicants to resort to special arrangements.

  • South Africa: President to Lead Delegation to Silicon Valley
    on November 13, 2026 at 5:50 am

    [SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa will lead a high-level, multi-stakeholder South African delegation to Silicon Valley in the United States next week, as the country seeks to strengthen its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, attract investment and position itself to participate meaningfully in the rapidly evolving global technology landscape.

  • Uganda: MPs Grill Finance Officials Over Shs7.7 Trillion Unapproved Spending, Shs3.4 Trillion Investment Discrepancy
    on November 13, 2026 at 5:50 am

    [Nile Post] Parliament's Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has grilled senior officials from the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development over major financial discrepancies, including Shs7.7 trillion in expenditure beyond reported budget provisions, a Shs3.4 trillion discrepancy in government investment figures and the diversion of funds intended for external debt repayments.

  • Africa: Dangote Raises Africa Investment to $70bn, Plans 10,000mw Power Intervention
    on November 13, 2026 at 5:39 am

    [Leadership] President and chief executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has disclosed plans to increase the group's investment programme in Africa from $50 billion to about $70 billion under its Vision 2030.

  • Nigeria: Most Nigerian Airports Not Profitable - Aviation Minister
    on November 13, 2026 at 5:39 am

    [Leadership] Minister of aviation and aerospace development, Festus Keyamo has reiterated that the federal government is spending revenue generated from profitable airports to sustain several airports operating at a loss across the country.

  • Uganda: Can Community Development Agreements Deliver Wealth in Karamoja's Mining Areas?
    on November 13, 2026 at 5:39 am

    [Independent (Kampala)] Moroto, Uganda -- For nearly a decade, the Rupa community in Moroto District worked to establish an arrangement that would allow residents to benefit from mineral extraction beyond payments made for access to their land.

  • Liberia: Decades of Darkness End As Electricity Testing Begins in Greenville
    by alphonsotoweh@gmail.com (New Republic) on November 13, 2026 at 5:37 am

    [New Republic] MONROVIA-For generations, living without electricity has been part of everyday life for many residents of Sinoe County. From households to businesses, people have had to depend on alternative sources of lighting, often limiting their daily activities and economic opportunities.

  • Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Green Energy Can Consolidate Competitive Edge in Textile, Garment Markets - German Deputy Ambassador
    on November 13, 2026 at 5:20 am

    [ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia's renewable energy resources could strengthen the competitiveness of its textile, garment, and leather products in European markets as international buyers increasingly consider sustainability alongside production standards, Germany's Deputy Ambassador in Ethiopia, Ferdinand von Weyhe said.

  • Africa: Africa Made It: Turning Africa's Cotton Wealth into Jobs, Industry and Economic Power
    by info@allafrica.com (allAfrica) on November 12, 2026 at 2:07 pm

    [allAfrica] Africa produces cotton, inspires global fashion and boasts a vibrant creative industry. Yet much of the economic value generated from these resources is captured beyond the continent. Launched during CANEX WKND 2026 in Lagos, Nigeria, the Africa Made It campaign seeks to change that narrative by promoting local manufacturing, strengthening Africa's textile value chain and encouraging consumers to support African-made products.

African Infrastructure – Industry News

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  • African Economic Outlook 2018 Unveiled At AU Summit in Addis AbabaJanuary 31, 2018 - 12:00 pm
  • AfDB Calls for Investment in Infrastructure To Drive Inclusive Growth in AfricaJanuary 27, 2018 - 12:00 pm
  • Africa Needs $130BN for Infrastructure Development Annually – AFDBJanuary 18, 2018 - 12:00 pm
  • Business Aviation Taking Off in Asia, But Infrastructure May Stymie GrowthJanuary 6, 2018 - 12:00 pm
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