[New Times] Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva has challenged East African Community (EAC) partner states to do more to help small businesses tap into the opportunities offered by regional integration.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Two traders have been arrested in Embu town with 4,995 banned plastic carrier bags in a fresh crackdown by the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA).

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) has foiled an attempt to steal petroleum products through an illegal connection on a pipeline linking two pumping stations in Mombasa County.

[GroundUp] Plumbers question the value and sense of the appointment of a panel of companies to manage them on behalf of the municipality

[New Times] A new five-year project seeks to help 547 households affected by the planned expansion of Volcanoes National Park establish businesses and access markets, as part of efforts to secure livelihoods for those due to be resettled in the planned Smart Green Village in Musanze District.

[New Republic] Monrovia-Firm uses LIMEC 2026 to showcase technical capabilities and pursue partnerships, as pressure grows for indigenous businesses to secure a greater share of Liberia's mining and energy investments.

[Liberian Observer] The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL), in collaboration with the James A. A. Pierre Judicial Institute and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has concluded a one-day training program aimed at strengthening the capacity of judges across Liberia to interpret and apply the country's new Banking and Financial Institutions Act (BFIA).

[Scrolla] Cosatu fears thousands of farming and factory jobs are at risk and wants government to negotiate with Washington and prepare a rescue package. The EFF wants urgent support for affected industries and new export markets, saying South Africa must not bow to US pressure.

[Nile Post] At least 26 passengers were injured after a Kampala-bound Nile Star bus overturned at Enzeva Village along the Arua-Nebbi highway on Monday night.

[SAnews.gov.za] Government says it has acknowledged the announcement by the United States government regarding its intention to withdraw South Africa's benefits under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), effective from 1 January 2027, with a 60-day advance notice period.

[Daily Trust] Standard Chartered Nigeria is set to organise the 2026 edition of its annual Finance Masterclass (FMC), bringing together finance professionals from across the Bank's West Africa cluster for two days of learning, knowledge exchange and conversations on key trends shaping the future of the finance profession.

[Daily Trust] The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has appointed eight pre-shipment inspection agents and two monitoring and evaluation companies to oversee crude oil and gas exports, introducing a fresh allocation of export terminals among the firms as part of efforts to strengthen supervision, accountability and transparency in the country's petroleum export trade.

[Daily Trust] Access Holdings Plc recorded a pre-tax profit of N667.36bn in the nine months ended September 2026, representing an 8.29 per cent increase from N616.25bn recorded in the corresponding period of 2025, supported by lower impairment charges and growth in interest and fee income.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has appointed John Kipngetich Mosonik as its new board chairman, replacing the outgoing chair Alfred Agoui as the electricity generator pursues its long-term expansion strategy.

[New Times] The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the African Petroleum Producers' Organisation (APPO) have announced the establishment of the Africa Energy Bank (AEB), which aims to finance key energy projects on the continent.

[Ghanaian Times] THE decision by workers of the Judicial Service Association of Ghana (JUSAG) to embark on an indefinite nationwide strike is a matter of serious concern.

[New Dawn] From jobs and expanded infrastructure to opportunities for other mining investors, the company's operations are increasingly tied to Liberia's ambitions for economic growth.

[Vanguard] The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) is set to convene a two-day energy efficiency summit in Lagos to address high energy costs, improve industrial competitiveness and promote investment in alternative power solutions.

[GroundUp] The Electricity for All campaign has been held in the run-up to the municipal elections

[Independent (Kampala)] Uganda Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative highlighted persistent gaps in gold production and export data.

[Scrolla] Purchases below 20 litres rose from 25% of transactions in 2025 to about 36% in 2026 among Discovery Insure clients. Average monthly fuel spending climbed from roughly R1,750 in early 2025 to R2,500-R2,700 by mid-2026.

[Scrolla] US President Donald Trump has given notice that he intends to remove South Africa from AGOA from 1 January 2027. Trade Minister Parks Tau says Pretoria will keep negotiating, while government assesses the possible impact on exporters, workers and businesses.

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[Vanguard] Currency held outside the banking system by Nigerians rose by 103.8 per cent to N4.923 trillion in September 2026 from N2.416 trillion in September 2023, highlighting the persistent demand for physical cash despite the expansion of electronic payment channels in the country.

[Vanguard] Many small businesses in Nigeria are missing out on Federal Government contracts due to inadequate knowledge of public procurement procedures, Minister of State for Industry, Senator John Enoh, has said.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho has restricted fireworks displays during this year's Diwali celebrations to a four-hour window, warning organisers that they must obtain permits and adhere to safety regulations.

[Daily Trust] Workers in tertiary institutions owned by the Kaduna State Government have threatened to embark on an indefinite strike if the government fails to address their outstanding welfare demands within 15 days.

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[New Times] The government has stepped up efforts to combat illegal trade in environmentally harmful refrigerants, as Rwanda works to enforce international commitments aimed at protecting the ozone layer and combating climate change.

[Daily Maverick] South Africa will, from next year, be removed from the duty-free benefits of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa), the US government announced. This was after the SA government had "constructively responded" to US concerns.