Source-backed news from Africa and India: politics, business, technology, science, health and world affairs, clearly labelled and linked to the original reports.
Today’s edition · 11 November, 06:00 Douala time
Quick commerce is now a primary growth driver for India's beauty sector, with annualised sales reaching approximately $1 billion. Brands are reallocating resources from traditional e-commerce to meet the operational dema
Technology · Inc42 · Latest ·
Morocco's Court of Auditors reported that fourteen political parties still owe MAD 10.51 million in public funds, with the National Rally of Independents holding the largest share of party resources.
Africa · Hespress English · Latest (Morocco) ·
Youths in Kabompo District welcomed the 2027 budget proposal for a new university and skills training centres, citing the need for local tertiary education access.
Africa · Lusaka Times · Latest (Zambia) ·
Gqeberha businesses have pooled nearly R1-million to secure the Swartkops Substation, aiming to reduce power outages caused by vandalism in the Deal Party and Struandale industrial zones.
Africa · Daily Maverick · Latest (South Africa) ·
Premier Group's closure of its Tulbagh factory has triggered a legal challenge from the Competition Commission, which claims the merger parties failed to disclose the plan.
Africa · Daily Maverick · Latest (South Africa) ·
Canada reopens its Lusaka High Commission and signs an economic pact, committing CAD 10.5 million in new support for Zambia's development and trade.
Africa · Lusaka Times · Latest (Zambia) ·
The DA leads in five Gauteng municipalities, but coalition deals involving ActionSA are essential for governance in most councils.
Africa · Daily Maverick · Latest (South Africa) ·
Tony Jackman's recipe for Daily Maverick describes a method for preparing a curry that integrates chicken and spinach, noting that the greens were overgrown and ready for use.
Africa · Daily Maverick · Latest (South Africa) ·
At an extraordinary partnership dialogue in Lusaka, the EU offered support for a national reconciliation process and urged Zambia to address judicial transparency and civic space concerns.
Africa · Lusaka Times · Latest (Zambia) ·
Botswana will double its De Beers stake to 30% under Anglo American's sale terms, aiming to become the largest shareholder as diamond markets face structural headwinds.
Africa · Club of Mozambique · Latest ·
Daily Maverick's Louise Janovsky advises readers to use prioritization matrices and scheduled blocks to protect time for meaningful work and personal fulfillment.
Africa · Daily Maverick · Latest (South Africa) ·
Lewis Hamilton toured Rafah crossing and Egyptian Red Crescent warehouses in Al Arish on Tuesday to observe the coordination of humanitarian aid for Gaza.
Middle East · Khaleej Times · Latest (UAE) ·
Yemeni forces advanced in Lahj and Al-Jawf, while Taiz civilians faced increased danger from Houthi snipers and shelling.
Middle East · Asharq Al-Awsat · English ·
A sand embankment collapsed onto tents in central Gaza, killing four displaced people as heavy rains flooded thousands of shelters across the territory.
Middle East · Khaleej Times · Latest (UAE) ·
Iran's foreign minister said the US midterm elections have paused diplomatic efforts, a view contrasted by Washington's suggestion that strikes are unlikely if talks progress.
Middle East · Asharq Al-Awsat · English ·
Brent crude fell below $90 on Tuesday as traders bet on a resolution to the US-Iran conflict following President Trump's conciliatory remarks.
Middle East · Al-Monitor · Latest ·
Investors are questioning the sustainability of the AI boom as falling tech stocks and costly infrastructure expose the sector's dependence on borrowed money.
Business & Economy · Daily Maverick · Latest (South Africa) ·
Tanzania is boosting cage fish farming around Lake Victoria with new government loans and expanded fingerling production to meet rising market demand.
Business & Economy · Daily News · Latest (Tanzania) ·
Blackstone is buying a 16% stake in IIFL Finance for ₹5,000 crore, part of a ₹6,414 crore capital raise that includes investments from the company's promoters and Anchorage Capital.
Business & Economy · The Hindu BusinessLine · Latest ·
In her memoir, Sonia Gandhi explains that Manmohan Singh's economic expertise was essential to maintain reform policies while the government relied on Communist party support.
Business & Economy · ThePrint · Politics ·
TanTrade's new five-year agenda emphasizes value addition and modernized trade exhibitions to help Tanzanian producers access domestic and international markets.
Business & Economy · Daily News · Latest (Tanzania) ·
Nigeria’s federal leadership has authorized a $2 billion East-West Super Grid to enhance electricity transmission, with delivery expected in 18 to 24 months.
Business & Economy · Nairametrics · Latest (Nigeria) ·
GoKwik’s updated ESOP policy permits the startup to cancel vested but unexercised shares if employees join or associate with nine named competitors, creating uncertainty for current and former staff.
Technology · Inc42 · Latest ·
Equity Group is constructing an AI forecasting system to predict staff attrition, aiming to secure specialized talent and address workforce gaps across its expanding regional operations.
Technology · TechCabal · Latest ·
Amazon is leveraging its global logistics network to attract South African small businesses, citing a study that found 86% of local SMEs sell online but only 32% use major marketplaces.
Technology · TechCabal · Latest ·
Mohalla Tech, the parent of social media platforms ShareChat and Moj, reported a 78.5% YoY increase in its consolidated net…
Technology · Inc42 · Latest ·
Australia's new AI framework mandates independent testing and rapid incident reporting for advanced models, with potential criminal penalties for failing to prevent harm.
Technology · MediaNama · Latest ·
Amazon Prime Video handled 578 of the 848 grievances reported by eight Indian streaming platforms in September, according to MediaNama.
Technology · MediaNama · Latest ·
Singapore's Grace Fu said COP31 should focus on implementing existing climate measures rather than setting new targets, citing fragmented negotiations and geopolitical distractions.
Science & Climate · Al-Monitor · Latest ·
Cabinet has approved Shs18.9995 billion in ex-gratia assistance to verified traders whose businesses were affected by the October 2025 Kampala floods, alongside Shs1 billion for FUTA's operational expenses and revolving…
Science & Climate · Nile Post · Latest (Uganda) ·
While demand for monkey oranges in Windhoek is high, Namibian vendors report that the multi-month journey from harvest to sale creates a long wait for earnings.
Science & Climate · AllAfrica · Environment ·
Soil tests in Mbozi District found that planting Canavalia ensiformis between coffee rows raised total nitrogen from 0.10 to 0.19 percent and organic carbon from 1.2 to 1.65 percent.
Science & Climate · Daily News · Latest (Tanzania) ·
Pakistani farmers are suing German firms RWE and Heidelberg Materials, claiming their global emissions contributed to the 2022 floods that destroyed crops and homes in Sindh province.
Science & Climate · Khaleej Times · Latest (UAE) ·
Ethiopia is leveraging its participation in COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye, to build international consensus and secure climate finance for its upcoming role as host of the 2027 global climate summit.
Science & Climate · AllAfrica · Environment ·
A Gqeberha cancer patient used crowdfunding to afford a private CT scan after Livingstone Hospital's scanners broke down, prompting a new mobile scanner commitment from the manufacturer.
Health · Daily Maverick · Latest (South Africa) ·
Dr. Diana Atwine remains head of Uganda's health ministry after President Museveni reorganized 51 senior public service posts on November 9, 2026.
Health · AllAfrica · Health ·
Every day, health facilities across Africa generate information about patients, diseases, medicines, births, deaths and the delivery of healthcare services.
Health · MyJoyOnline · Latest (Ghana) ·
Namibia's first state-owned air ambulance service was launched in Windhoek to improve emergency medical access for patients in remote regions.
Health · AllAfrica · Health ·
SIMIYU: PRIME Minister Dr Mwigulu Nchemba has directed security organs across the country to conduct monthly investigations into the procurement, distribution and use of medicines in public health facilities amid…
Health · Daily News · Latest (Tanzania) ·
Uganda's Health Minister promised a review of financial support for Lacor Hospital in Gulu as a new €12.75 million Italian-funded project launched in Kampala.
Health · AllAfrica · Health ·
Uganda is using the World Travel Market in London to promote sports tourism and attract visitors ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
Sports · AllAfrica · Sport ·
Boitlamo Nkele beat Tshepiso Rebatenne 3-1 to win the ladies' singles title at the Dithubaruba Open, a 90-player tournament that included international entrants.
Sports · AllAfrica · Sport ·
KS Bharat aims to re-enter international cricket via the UAE team after his cooling-off period ends in February 2027, according to ThePrint.
Sports · ThePrint · Sport ·
New Zealand pacer Kyle Jamieson attributed the team's struggles in the ODI series against India to injury-related disruptions in the bowling unit.
Sports · The Hindu · Cricket ·
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has retained 21 players from the Italy victory for the Nations Championship match against France in Paris.
Sports · Daily Maverick · Latest (South Africa) ·
The IOA electoral officer issued a list of 30 federations on November 9, establishing a 71-member electoral college for the December 5 polls.
Sports · ThePrint · Sport ·
British author M. John Harrison, 81, won the 2026 Booker Prize for The End of Everything, becoming the oldest recipient of the award in its history.
Arts & Culture · The Hindu · Books ·
The inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia features 11 competing nations in Bangkok, with organizers hoping the event will launch a new regional franchise despite sluggish ticket sales.
Arts & Culture · Asharq Al-Awsat · English ·
MTN Nigeria and Omoni Oboli have partnered to release seven Christmas films, using YouTube data bundles to make Nigerian content more affordable and accessible to digital audiences.
Arts & Culture · Punch · Latest (Nigeria) ·
The fourth Jassad international festival in Rabat showcased six women directors, featuring plays from Egypt, Spain, Greece, Morocco, and France that address contemporary social and political themes.
Arts & Culture · Africanews · Latest ·
Prime Video India confirmed the streaming release date for Jailer 2 on Instagram, noting the film will be available in five languages on November 12.
Arts & Culture · Khaleej Times · Latest (UAE) ·
Frontline examines Shilpa Ranade’s animated shorts Mani’s Dying and Naja Goes to School, highlighting their focus on girlhood and patriarchy within India’s developing animation industry.
Arts & Culture · Frontline · Arts & Culture ·
Phaneroo Ministries has moved its Manifest Got Gifts auditions to Ugandan campuses, selecting finalists for a November 14 finale.
Education · Nile Post · Latest (Uganda) ·
Dr. Layli Maparyan testified before the Liberian Senate that current employment laws do not sufficiently accommodate the unique nature of academic work, prompting a call for a dedicated legal framework.
Education · AllAfrica · Education ·
Uganda's first A-Level cohort under the new Competency-Based Curriculum has begun its national examinations, with schools reporting adequate preparation despite financial hurdles.
Education · AllAfrica · Education ·
Uganda's Speaker of Parliament announced plans for an annual student convention and a mentorship program, urging university leaders to prioritize accountability and public service over personal recognition.
Education · Nile Post · Latest (Uganda) ·
Zenith Bank gave ₦190 million to 13 innovators at a virtual fair, launching a new track for secondary school students.
Education · Premium Times · Latest (Nigeria) ·
A school bus crash in eastern France killed two passengers and injured 16 after the driver dozed off, according to French prosecutors and transport officials.
Education · Asharq Al-Awsat · English ·
Rwanda's first Braille library and national exam successes at a Kibeho school for blind children were highlighted during a visit by education officials, who also noted funding needs for assistive technology.
Education · AllAfrica · Education ·
Zimbabwean judges ruled that an ox-drawn cart is not a motor vehicle, overturning a driving ban on a father whose cart killed his toddler in 2020.
Africa · NewZimbabwe · Latest ·
Tanzanian golfer Neema Olomi claimed the 2026 Nigeria Ladies Open title in Abuja, finishing five strokes ahead of the runner-up in a field of more than 100 international players.
Africa · Premium Times · Latest (Nigeria) ·
OnEMI Technology Solutions closed a ₹832.20 crore equity raise, allotting shares to 34 investors including MIT and Axis Mutual Fund, following shareholder approval.
Technology · Inc42 · Latest ·
Three pedestrians died and three others were critically injured after an SUV hit a sidewalk near a Los Angeles Metro station on Tuesday.
Africa · Punch · Latest (Nigeria) ·
WhatsApp's new global head has announced a strategic shift toward integrating financial services and AI, aiming to make everyday tasks as seamless as sending a message.
Technology · Inc42 · Latest ·
Liberia's Civil Service Agency confirmed that 2,718 civil servants will retire on December 31, 2026, with the Ministry of Education representing nearly 55% of the total workforce exiting public service.
Business & Economy · AllAfrica · Business ·
Zambia Development Agency and the Movement of the Enterprises of France signed an MoU in Lusaka to facilitate French investment in mining, energy, and manufacturing.
Business & Economy · Lusaka Times · Latest (Zambia) ·
Rwanda's Amavubi have reached Bamako for a high-stakes two-match series against Mali, with both teams tied at the top of their AFCON qualification group.
Sports · AllAfrica · Sport ·
Froncort.AI secured $2.3 million from Google.org to build mAI-NETRA, a mobile platform for disease surveillance, as part of a global AI challenge.
Technology · Inc42 · Latest ·
Ondo State finished unbeaten in the Lagos zone, while Imo State completed a perfect campaign in Owerri to secure a spot in the national finals.
Sports · AllAfrica · Sport ·
OpenAI's new Control Room system stops specific AI training runs within 35 seconds, aiming to manage risks from autonomous agents that stray from their intended tasks.
Technology · Inc42 · Latest ·
Zimbabwean satellite internet users face potential service loss as Starlink shortens the maximum period for using foreign-registered accounts abroad.
Technology · NewZimbabwe · Latest ·
Nigeria's electoral commission removed 1.6 million voter records and identified 54 officials for disciplinary action following a technical assessment of the preliminary register.
Africa · Premium Times · Latest (Nigeria) ·
Matlala told the Madlanga Commission that Idac investigator Dylan Perumal modified his legal affidavit and that his explanations for payments to Shadrack Sibiya have changed.
Africa · Daily Maverick · Latest (South Africa) ·
Navi Pillay, the first judge to win the Nobel Peace Prize, says the award signals a renewed commitment to justice in international relations.
Africa · Daily Maverick · Latest (South Africa) ·
Mozambique has rolled out a geospatial framework and digital dashboard to guide power sector investments, aiming to reduce costs and improve coordination among agencies.
Africa · Club of Mozambique · Latest ·
Zambian officials presented the 2027 budget framework, emphasizing private sector roles, digital payments, and climate resilience measures.
Africa · Lusaka Times · Latest (Zambia) ·
JAMB urged 2027 UTME candidates to verify NIMC biodata and secure active contact details to prevent registration errors, ahead of the proposed March 2027 examination window.
Africa · Punch · Latest (Nigeria) ·
TSC chair Jamleck Muturi declared zero tolerance for misconduct at a conference in Mombasa, highlighting the transition to Competency-Based Education and new career guidelines.
Africa · Nation · Kenya ·
The global energy transition took centre stage on the second day of COP31, as countries explored how to move away from fossil fuels, accelerate clean energy and overcome financial and infrastructure barriers standing in…
Policy & Governance · UN News · Economic development ·
The Bench has specifically sought information on the measures undertaken against violations, including the number of vehicles inspected, challaned or denied entry to the capital
Courts & Constitution · The Hindu BusinessLine · Latest ·
The AP High Court ordered the Kakinada District Collector to re-evaluate land compensation for the NH-216 project, aligning it with higher rates granted to other farmers via arbitration.
Courts & Constitution · LiveLaw · Courts ·
ANED chief Sunday Oduntan urged the power minister to clarify if payment issues are hindering gas deliveries, noting that operators are repeating blame-shifting patterns from 2016-2019.
Policy & Governance · Nairametrics · Latest (Nigeria) ·
A single judge bench of the Jharkhand High Court ordered the state to delete the prohibited land list from the NGDRS portal, citing the invalidation of Section 22-A of the Registration Act.
Courts & Constitution · LiveLaw · Courts ·
Keralam authorities are testing fuel samples in four districts after Karnataka reported ethanol levels exceeding the standard 20 percent limit.
State Politics · The Hindu BusinessLine · Latest ·