[allAfrica] For over 30 years, Philip Morris International (PMI) has been innovating by exploring ways to commercialise less harmful alternatives to combustible cigarettes. Ten years ago, the company embarked on an ambitious journey to revolutionise public health by developing and promoting science-based alternatives to traditional cigarette smoking. The goal was simple yet transformative: to create a smoke-free future where adult smokers could switch to less harmful products.

[Vanguard] ABUJA -- THE Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, on Tuesday said Nigeria's energy transition journey under President Bola Tinubu's administration is unlocking an investment opportunity of over $410 billion between now and 2060 to position the nation as the heartbeat of Africa's renewable energy revolution.

[Daily Trust] Vice President Kashim Ibrahim Shettima has assured Nigerians that their economic pain will soon be over as the country is entering into a new phase of economic prosperity.

[GroundUp] Magistrates are under-recognised and under-paid, says former Constitutional Court judge Edwin Cameron

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[263Chat] The Confederation of Zimbabwe Retailers (CZR) has declared its full support for President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his administration praising what it describes as landmark achievements in economic stabilisation, infrastructure development and regional diplomacy under the Second Republic.

[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Earlier this month, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed inaugurated the first phase of the Ogaden LNG Project in Calub, Somali Regional State, which has an annual production capacity of 111 million liters. He also laid the foundation stone for the construction of a urea fertilizer factory and a fuel refinery in the region. This follows the signing of a shareholders' agreement in August 2025 between the Ethiopian Investment Holdings (EIH), the government's strategic investment arm, and Nigeria's Dangote Group to

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has petitioned the National Assembly to intervene in the prolonged doctors' strike in Kiambu County, accusing the devolved government of breaching multiple employment laws and collective agreements.

[Africa Check] Ghanaians and Nigerians beware: Social media posts promoting 'AfriQuantumX' investment platform are out to scam you

[Scrolla] Shoprite CEO Pieter Engelbrecht earned R87-million, R4-million more than last year, after the company's profit jumped nearly 22%. Shoprite sales reached R257-billion and profit hit R7.6-billion as Engelbrecht's pay increased through shares and bonuses.

[Capital FM] Eldoret -- Chief of the Defence Forces (CDF), General Charles Kahariri, has issued a stern warning to all Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) personnel against engaging in fraudulent recruitment activities.

[Nile Post] The government has reiterated its commitment to enhancing teacher salaries in a phased manner, starting with the financial year 2026/27, as part of efforts to resolve ongoing industrial action by teachers.

[Ghanaian Times] Ecobank Ghana, as part of its Corporate Social Investment (CSI), has refurbished the Information Communication Technology laboratories of the Tetteh Ocloo State School for the Deaf in Adjei Kojo in the Tema West Municipality and the Bishop Sam Memorial Basic School in Takoradi, converting them into Digital Learning Centres (DLCs).

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) has acknowledged a one-percent drop in Liberia's economic growth rate, aligning with recent projections from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). However, the Bank remains optimistic that the nation's economy will surpass the IMF's revised growth target for 2025, buoyed by strong performance in key productive sectors.

[Nile Post] The East Africa Capital Markets Conference 2025 is set to bring together leading financial minds and industry players for two days of high-level dialogue and strategic engagement from October 16-17 at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel.

[RFI] The movement behind nationwide protests sweeping Morocco, the GenZ 212 youth collective, has called for "peaceful sit-ins" to push its demands for reforms on education, health care and to tackle corruption and a cost of living crisis.

[Liberian Observer] When the Commissioner General of the Liberia Revenue Authority, James Dorbor Jallah, recently appealed to journalists to help "make Liberians tax compliant," he was, in essence, invoking the spirit of national partnership. His message was clear: to reach the government's ambitious US$1 billion revenue target, the LRA needs not only efficient systems but also the trust, cooperation, and patriotism of the Liberian people -- and of the media that inform them.

[Liberian Observer] JJohannesburg -- Liberia is losing millions of dollars annually through smuggling, tax evasion, and illicit financial flows, a situation that threatens national development and undermines public trust, according to Mr. Harold Aidoo, Executive Director of Integrity Watch Liberia (IWL).

[Liberian Observer] Chinese engineers have officially begun construction on two major overpass bridges along Tubman Boulevard, marking a significant milestone in Liberia's ongoing efforts to modernize its urban infrastructure and ease traffic congestion in the capital.

[Namibian] Over the past 15 years Namibians, especially institutional investors like pension funds, have increased their holdings in foreign stocks and bonds.

[Vanguard] *Warns ignorance, not technology, is the real enemy of Labour

[Africa Check] No, Tinubu's government hasn't introduced 5% surcharge on petrol products from January 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Government has set March 2026 as the target month to conclude the privatization of the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) through an initial public offering (IPO) on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE).

[Vanguard] ENUGU -- The President of the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), Engr. Prof. Sadiq Z. Abubakar, has described quacks operating in the building and construction industry as "murderers," insisting that they must be eradicated to safeguard lives and ensure structural integrity in the sector.

[Afreximbank] Cairo, Egypt -- The Afreximbank Academy (AFRACAD) has received the Silver Award in the Professional Development category at the 2025 European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD) Excellence in Practice (EiP) Awards, which celebrate impactful and high-quality learning and development (L&D) partnerships in the executive, professional, talent, and organizational development areas.

[Liberian Investigator] Commercial drivers across Montserrado County are pushing back against the Transport Ministry's newly announced fare reductions, calling the measure "unrealistic," "blunt," and "insensitive" to the everyday struggles they face on Liberia's battered roads.

[Vanguard] Washington DC- The renewed focus of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on tracing Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs) could plug Nigeria's fiscal leakages, the Managing Director (MD)of the global institution, Ms. Kristalina Georgieva, has said.

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[RFI] Madagascar's embattled President Andry Rajoelina has said he was sheltering in a "safe place" following an attempt on his life, ignoring calls to resign after spiralling unrest that has forced him into hiding.