[AIM] Maputo -- Mozambican Prime Minister Benvinda Levi has called for the modernisation of the operational capacity of the publicly owned Mozambican Dredging Company (EMODRAGA).

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Communities in Makueni and Kitui counties have called on politicians and other individuals opposed to the construction of the Thwake Multipurpose Dam to stop what they describe as attempts to derail a transformative regional development project.

[Agenzia Fides] Bujumbura -- Fuel and fertilizer shortages, a scarcity of foreign currency and problems with electricity supplies. These were the main concerns regarding Burundi's economic and social situation raised by Msgr. Joachim Ntahondereye, Bishop of Muyinga, President of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Burundi (CECAB), during an audience with President Évariste Ndayishimiye on November 12, at the Ntare Rushatsi Palace.

[Scrolla] Inspector General Aggy Moiloa says most of the jobs were entry-level positions that South Africans could fill. Agriculture recorded the most foreign workers, followed by wholesale and retail.

[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.

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

[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.

[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.

[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.

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Housing Finance Bank's Zimba Challenge is nearing its grand finale, with a partnership with Bakaima Real Estate Agents bringing the initiative closer to delivering a completed home to a deserving Ugandan family.

[Independent (Kampala)] From Karamoja's Rupa community to the national policy debate, Community Development Agreements promise to give people living alongside mining projects a stronger voice and a greater share of the benefits. But can negotiated commitments translate into lasting development? Ronald Musoke reports.

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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.

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[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.

[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.

[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 Development Bank (AfDB)] What: African Development Bank Group high-level side event at COP31 When: 13 November 2026 | 16:30-18:00 UTC+3 Where: Africa Pavilion (A240), COP31, Antalya, Türkiye

[African Development Bank (AfDB)] The African Development Bank Group and Agence Française de Développement (AFD) have signed a memorandum of understanding for 2026-2031, building on a partnership that has supported 17 jointly financed projects across 14 African countries since 2021. Signed on 10 November, on the sidelines of the Paris Peace Forum, the agreement aims to strengthen cooperation from the earliest stages of project development and maintain close alignment through implementation.

[allAfrica] Africa is in a difficult financial situation regarding climate change. The continent accounts for less than 4% of global greenhouse gas emissions yet is one of the most climate change-exposed regions in the world. Droughts, floods, and increasingly erratic rainfall are all having a major impact on people, their livelihoods, and their economies. At the same time, there are massive climate investment opportunities on the continent, such as renewables, clean cooking, forest conservation, land

[Nyasa Times] Frustrated Malawians are preparing to take to the streets in nationwide demonstrations on 17 November 2026, piling pressure on the government over worsening economic hardships and failing public services.