[African Development Bank (AfDB)] The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and UK Export Finance (UKEF), the United Kingdom's export credit agency, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen cooperation on co-financing projects across Africa and mobilise additional resources for the continent's sustainable development.

[263Chat] Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe has called for sustainability to be integrated into the country's economic development strategy saying long-term growth must balance investment, social progress and environmental protection.

[Horn Diplomat] Gondar -- Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Friday inaugurated the Megech Irrigation Dam Project in Gondar, a major infrastructure development aimed at expanding agricultural production, improving water supplies and creating economic opportunities for surrounding communities.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Wiper Patriotic Front leader Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka has called for accountability over the collapse of an incomplete multi-storey building in Eastleigh, Nairobi, saying those responsible must be identified and held liable regardless of their positions or connections.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has called for tougher penalties against rogue developers and the restoration of prosecutorial powers to county governments following the collapse of an incomplete 12-storey building in Eastleigh.

[Premium Times] The commercial banking division of the group accounted for 94 per cent of turnover and 87.4 per cent of post-tax profit.

[263Chat] FILABUSI, ZIMBABWE -- Andre Coetzee, a 73-year-old gold miner, is living in fear following a brutal attack on December 13, 2024, that nearly took his life.

[Nigeria Health Watch] Listen to this article 8 min The recently concluded World Health Summit in Berlin, themed "From Crisis to Resilience: Innovating for Health", reinforced a key message: health spending is an investment, not just an expense. Yet Nigeria's 2026 Appropriation Bill proposed ₦2.48 trillion for health out of ₦58.47 trillion, about 4.2% of the budget. That is less than a third of the 15% target African governments agreed to in the 2001 Abuja Declaration.

[SAnews.gov.za] Nelson Mandela Bay Mayor Babalwa Lobishe has welcomed the acceptance of the final scoping report for Eskom's proposed 5 200-megawatt nuclear power plant at Thyspunt in the Kouga Local Municipality, Eastern Cape.

[Namibian] Finance minister Ericah Shafudah says the government is reviewing the zero-rating of value-added tax (VAT) on sugar consumption, raising the possibility of changes to the tax treatment of the commodity.

[Nyasa Times] Fuel shortages, power cuts and empty pharmacy shelves are putting lives at risk, but the President is abroad, the Energy Minister has said little, and the government has offered no explanation

[AIM] Maputo -- The publicly-owned company Ports and Railways of Mozambique (CFM) has announced that public tenders public tenders are underway to contract private operators for the management of the country's railway network.

[Independent (Kampala)] Kitgum -- Stanbic Bank Uganda has unveiled its modernised branch along Market Street, next to Kitgum Main Market, in a move that will offer expanded access to financial services and support economic growth across Northern Uganda.

[This Day] Abuja -- Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has urged Lagos and the five other South-west states to establish a regional development and investment compact to coordinate infrastructure, attract investments, and accelerate economic growth across the region.

[Liberian Observer] In a Statement issued today, the Company announced that by mutual agreement, Mr. Henrique Caine has departed the company. The statement reads:

[Liberian Observer] A coalition of Liberian civil society organizations working in transparency, accountability, and human rights has drafted a mining law reform proposal aimed at safeguarding mining activities to protect local communities, conserve the environment, and unlock meaningful revenue for the country.

[Nile Post] Spiro Uganda has announced plans to increase its mega battery-swapping hubs from four to 11 by December 2026 as demand for electric motorcycles grows and the government develops regulations for electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Members of Parliament have questioned the University of Nairobi's management over its Sh20 billion deficit, demanding a clear plan to settle debts despite the institution's asset base of more than Sh200 billion.

[Leadership] Experts in the financial services and technology sectors have called for stronger collaboration among banks, fintech companies, regulators and infrastructure providers to accelerate Nigeria's digital transformation and strengthen the country's digital economy.

[Premium Times] The Bank of Industry (BOI) said it disbursed N644.9 billion to 12,501 businesses in 2025, a 26 per cent increase from N510.9 billion in 2024.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The National Treasury is expected to table a Bill in the National Assembly next week to implement proposed changes to Pay As You Earn (PAYE), including a zero per cent tax rate on monthly earnings of up to Sh32,333.

[Scrolla] Prices are 4.5% higher than a year ago, says Statistics South Africa. Maize meal is 8.6% cheaper and fruit and nuts 4.8% cheaper, but transport costs are up 10.8%. Economist Johann Els expects inflation to go above 5% in October and November, and the fuel levy cut from 4 November will cover only about a quarter of the petrol price rise since January.

[Nile Post] President Museveni has urged European investors to take advantage of Uganda's investment opportunities in infrastructure, energy, manufacturing and agriculture, saying investment in productive sectors is essential to job creation, market expansion and economic transformation.

[Daily Trust] Bolt Send, the on-demand delivery service operated by ride-hailing platform Bolt, has completed more than six million deliveries in Nigeria in 2026, reflecting growing adoption of app-based logistics by individuals and businesses.

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[This Day] Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said President Bola Tinubu's economic reforms are aimed at addressing longstanding structural weaknesses in the economy, restoring fiscal stability, and creating a foundation for sustainable economic growth. Idris stated this in Abuja when National Convener of Women of Influence for Tinubu 2027, Hauwa Farouk Ibrahim, led a delegation of the organisation on a courtesy visit to Ministry of Information and National Orientation.

[Dabanga] East Darfur -- Cuts to food aid and a near-total crop failure are leaving displaced families and vulnerable communities struggling to find food as prices soar and malnutrition worsens.

[African Development Bank (AfDB)] What: Africa Financial Summit (AFIS) 2026 Who: African Development Bank Group (Main Partner), the Government of Angola (Host country), International Finance Corporation (Co-host); Jeune Afrique Media Group When: 3-4 November 2026 Where: Luanda, Angola

[allAfrica] Dakar -- Senegal's labour unions have called for a 72-hour general strike, from October 21 to 23, 2026. The government disputes the legality of the strike, saying the notice filed by the unions doesn't comply with the procedures. This standoff comes amid ongoing tensions surrounding the reform of the Labor Code and the Social Security Code.