[Liberian Investigator] - Liberia's economic promise is being stifled by deeply entrenched corruption, a broken judicial system, poor infrastructure, and bureaucratic inefficiencies, according to the 2025 Investment Climate Statement released by the U.S. Department of State.

[New Times] Africa's true digital strength lies in the mindset of its young innovators, not just in technology adoption, and stakeholders must work together to harness this potential, according to Sunil Taldar, Group CEO and Managing Director of Airtel Africa.

[AIM] Maputo -- The Mozambican Minister of Labour, Ivete Alane, has announced that as of next year over 7,000 Mozambican nationals working in South Africa will start receiving their pensions and other benefits in Mozambique.

[Premium Times] The NIBSS Annual Fraud Report showed that in 2023 alone, attempted fraud rose by 45 per cent, with mobile channels and online platforms being the most exploited mode.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The High Court in Nairobi has temporarily suspended the enforcement of a section of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act that introduced tougher penalties for cyber harassment -- including fines of up to Sh20 million or imprisonment for up to 10 years.

[The Point] As Africa stands at the crossroads of digital transformation, Avocats Sans Frontières France (ASF France) is championing a new rights-based approach to technology governance.

[Premium Times] "This is what is done in other countries, and it is not a bad thing to copy. It is the least we can do to honour our serving military personnel."

[Liberian Investigator] Liberia's Supreme Court has strongly denied what it calls "false, misleading, and malicious" media reports suggesting that Chief Justice Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay, Sr., personally intervened in a private debt case to target a local investor, describing the allegations as an attempt to discredit the judiciary and undermine public trust.

[Liberian Investigator] Liberia's economic potential remains hostage to a crisis not of ignorance, but of will. The 2025 U.S. State Department Investment Climate Report lays bare a truth our leaders can no longer pretend not to know: corruption, judicial interference, and decaying infrastructure continue to choke the very lifelines of national progress.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya Airways (KQ) has operated a first flight to Cape Town, South Africa, using a 50 percent blend of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Computer Misuse and Cybercrime (Amendment) Act, 2024, signed into law by President William Ruto on October 15, is now facing legal scrutiny after a coalition of civil rights groups and opposition figures moved to court challenging its constitutionality.

[New Republic] The Salala Rubber Corporation (SRC) has begun demolishing aging mud housing units to make way for durable two-bedroom concrete homes for its workforce.

[Nyasa Times] The Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets Authority (PPDA) has struck hard against malpractice in public procurement, blacklisting five companies -- Mata Butchery of Mzuzu, NTK Investments of Blantyre, DMC Investments and Consultants of Lilongwe, AG Auto Services, and Frapat Investment of Zomba -- for violating the PPDA Act No. 7 of 2025.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former Health Cabinet Secretary James Macharia has been appointed the new Chairman of Sidian Bank, succeeding Centum Investments CEO James Mworia, who has held the position since 2014.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Insurance and reinsurance firms operating in Kenya could soon pay higher licensing and annual fees under new proposals by the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA).

[New Times] Rwanda Agricultural and Animal Resources Board (RAB) has suspended livestock movement in Kanama, Nyakiliba and Kanzenze Sectors of Rubavu District following a Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak confirmed in the region.

[The Herald] Zimbabwe's manufacturing sector is set to accelerate economic growth, after attracting over US$1,4 billion in new investments for expansions in 2025 alone.

[Daily Trust] The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) says it suspended its two-week nationwide warning strike to acknowledge the intervention of key stakeholders and to allow the Federal Government time to meet its outstanding commitments to the union.

[Premium Times] ASUU embarked on a two-week warning strike on Monday, 13 October, over the government's failure to address its lingering demands

[Radio Dalsan] Riyadh -- Somalia and Saudi Arabia are exploring ways to boost bilateral cooperation in transport and aviation, including the introduction of direct flights between the two countries.

[New Times] The government says it has ended set prices for agricultural produce, a major policy shift that now lets farmers and buyers determine prices through open market negotiations.

[SNA] Washington -- The State Minister at the Ministry of Finance, Advisor Mohamed Abdeldaim, met with the Deputy General Counsel of the World Bank Group, Ms. Sheila Braka Musiime, and her accompanying delegation to discuss recent developments in Sudan and the impact of the ongoing war.

[Liberian Observer] The Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP) has provided clarification on the delayed disbursement of October salaries for civil servants and other government employees, attributing the temporary setback to ongoing technical upgrades at its central data center.

[New Zimbabwe] Southern Africa-focused miner Kavango Resources has announced the discovery of a lucrative gold deposit at its Hillside Gold Project in Bulawayo, marking what the company describes as a breakthrough in its Zimbabwe operations.

[Premium Times] ALSCON, incorporated in 1989, was originally a joint venture project between the Nigerian Government and two foreign technical partners, Ferrostaal AG of Germany and Reynolds International Inc., U.S.

[Premium Times] Shoprite's decline is most noticeable inside its stores in Abuja, Lagos, and other parts of the country.

[Premium Times] The Vice President lauded Governor Radda's vision for smart agriculture and urban renewal programmes stressing that Katsina's innovation tells a national story of progress through local intelligence.

[Daily Maverick] The work of the G20 finance ministers and central bank governors this year will leave a lasting legacy for Africa's economies. South Africa must ensure it makes the most of hosting this forum and championing the continent's development agenda.

[New Zimbabwe] Zimbabweans are set to endure worsening power cuts after ZESA Holdings announced that Hwange Power Station's Unit 8 has been taken off the grid for 10 days due to a technical fault, further straining the country's already fragile electricity supply.

[Liberian Investigator] Published: October 22, 2025