[Bird Story Agency] Women cotton farmers in Zimbabwe's Shamva district are turning to sewing and collective savings to diversify their incomes and adapt to a changing climate. Making school uniforms and taking clothing orders, they are creating earning opportunities beyond the crop they call their ''white gold''.

[This Day] · Says gap equivalent to almost a quarter of 2026 budget

[This Day] Festus Akanbi

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Airbus has forecast a sixfold rise in Ethiopia's air passenger traffic over the next 20 years, saying Ethiopian Airlines is well placed to turn Addis Ababa into one of Africa's leading aviation hubs.

[Liberian Observer] The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged African governments to strengthen measures to protect vulnerable citizens from economic shocks, warning that global uncertainties, energy supply disruptions and declining foreign aid could place additional pressure on households and economies across the continent.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The National Police Service (NPS) will intensify traffic enforcement nationwide and subject school transport vehicles to thorough inspections as schools close for the end-of-year holidays, amid warnings of increased road accident risks.

[UCT] Former University of Fort Hare vice-chancellor Professor Sakhela Buhlungu has argued that South Africa must confront the enduring legacy of migrant labour by rebuilding rural economies, rethinking land management and decentralising economic activity.

[Algerie Presse Service] Algiers -- President of the Republic Abdelmadjid Tebboune, chairing a Council of Ministers meeting on Sunday, ordered that the provinces of Chlef, Mostaganem and Tlemcen be supplied with desalinated seawater as quickly as possible, designating them "priority regions," according to a Council of Ministers statement.

[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia and Türkiye have discussed strengthening cooperation in fisheries and the blue economy, with a focus on developing the Horn of Africa country's marine resources and attracting investment.

[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia and Iraq have agreed to explore ways to strengthen economic cooperation, including expanding agricultural ties and facilitating Somali livestock exports to the Iraqi market, Somalia's foreign ministry said.

[Daily News] Mwanza -- NYANZA Cooperative Union (NCU-1984 Ltd) has invested more than 3.2bn/- from its internally generated revenue to rehabilitate a cotton ginnery, in a move aimed at increasing processing capacity and adding value to farmers' produce.

[New Republic] Power theft in Liberia has become a norm, a dangerous norm that is making it difficult for the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) to deliver reliable electricity and pushing the state-owned utility to the edge of financial collapse.

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- PEOPLE with disabilities are being encouraged to explore business opportunities in clean cooking energy, including gas cylinder sales and distribution, through an initiative by Taifa Gas aimed at promoting entrepreneurship and economic inclusion.

[Ghanaian Times] Why is electricity essential to water production, how do power interruptions affect water supply, and why does water sometimes take longer to return even after electricity has been restored?

[Ghanaian Times] The Ghana National Gas Company Limited (Ghana Gas) is planning to construct a 278-kilometre, 20-inch high-pressure gas pipeline from the Western Region to Tema to expand the country's gas supply infrastructure and support industrial development.

[Africa Check] Dangote Group didn't advertise thousands of jobs at Kenyan refinery - ads circulating on Facebook fake

[New Republic] Monrovia -- The Ministry of Mines and Energy has officially launched the Liberia International Mining and Energy Conference and Exhibition (LIMEC) 2026, calling for responsible investment, improved access to electricity, and greater economic benefits from the country's natural resources.

[Independent (Kampala)] Addis Ababa -- Uganda convened its diaspora community in Ethiopia for a two-day event at the Hilton Addis Ababa, centered on "Connecting, Celebrating and Contributing: Harnessing the Ugandan Diaspora for National Development." The forum aimed to strengthen ties between Ugandans living in Ethiopia and national development priorities, while showcasing Uganda's culture, investment opportunities, and talent to a global audience.

[Liberian Observer] The Government of Liberia has officially launched the Liberia International Mining and Energy Conference and Expo (LIMEC 2026), seeking to attract new investments, strengthen the country's mining and energy sectors, and transform its natural resource wealth into sustainable economic growth, job creation, and improved infrastructure.

[New Dawn] GBARNGA -- Civil Service Agency (CSA) Director-General Dr. Josiah F. Joekai Jr. has begun consultations with government institutions in Bong County as part of efforts to decentralize civil service operations and improve access to payroll and human resource management services across Liberia.

[New Dawn] SALY -- Liberia has reaffirmed its commitment to liberalizing air transport services across Africa as aviation leaders and regulators meet in Senegal to advance the implementation of the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) and the Yamoussoukro Decision.

[Daily Trust] Adamawa State Governor, Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has announced plans to provide 10 shares in Dangote Refinery to each of approximately 52,000 eligible state and local government workers and retirees as part of efforts to promote financial inclusion and long-term economic empowerment.

[Nyasa Times] The Transporters Association of Malawi (TAM) says about 287 fuel tankers are expected to arrive this week, which could ease the petrol and diesel shortages that have produced long queues across the country.

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The Ethiopian high-level delegation met with Eric Meyer, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Africa and the Middle East at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, on the sidelines of the 2026 IMF-World Bank Group Annual Meetings in Bangkok.

[This Day] - Joint teams to negotiate cooperation deal after Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger exit

[This Day] Abuja -- The federal government through the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), in partnership with the Gombe State Government and a private developer, has begun construction of a 16MW network of four interconnected solar mini-grids across Dukku, Bajoga, Kumo and Kaltungo communities in Gombe State.

[Premium Times] The initiative forms part of the foundation's broader target of empowering two million vulnerable women across Nigeria's 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the statement said.

[GroundUp] uMngeni has installed nearly 1,900 smart meters to curb electricity losses

[This Day] Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals yesterday announced that its ongoing Initial Public Offer (IPO) has attracted overwhelming participation from investors across Africa and the global investment community, with subscriptions received from more than 90 countries, including investors from 51 of Africa's 54 nations.

[Daily Trust] Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has announced that its ongoing Initial Public Offering (IPO) has attracted participation from investors across Africa and around the world.