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Nigeria confirms first Ebola case in Abuja, launches contact‑tracing response
Nigeria reported its first Ebola infection in the capital on Oct 20, identifying 44 contacts and urging health facilities to stay vigilant …
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Africa’s Ten Largest Stock Exchanges by Market Capitalisation – October 2026 Snapshot
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange leads with $1.43 trillion, while Kenya’s NSE ranks seventh at $31.1 billion in the latest mid‑October 2026 ranking …
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Namibia’s Mining Sector Faces Sharper Decline as Diamond Output Slumps and Fuel Costs Rise
The Chamber of Mines of Namibia warns that mining output will contract by 6.2% in 2026, driven by a 12% drop in …
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Stack Infrastructure files permits for $100 bn ‘Project Crossroads’ AI data centre in Virginia
Stack Infrastructure has lodged extensive permit applications for a $100 billion AI data‑centre campus on the 3,528‑acre Berry Hill megasite in Pittsylvania …
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Experts Call for Linked Instant Payment Systems to Accelerate Africa’s Trade and Remittances
Specialists say connecting Africa’s instant payment platforms could cut costs and speed cross‑border transfers, boosting trade, investment and family remittances.
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Kenya records ninth Ebola case as health ministry expands quarantine and treatment efforts
Kenya's Ministry of Health confirmed a ninth Ebola case, a 24‑year‑old linked to the first patient, while reporting 99.3% of contacts traced …
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UN warns drone strikes in Sudan kill civilians, halt flights and raise food costs
UN humanitarian agencies say recent drone attacks across Sudan have killed civilians, cancelled flights and pushed food prices higher amid ongoing conflict.
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Ruto unveils four tax and job measures: PAYE cut, stamp duty relief, phone duty removal and expanded internships
President William Ruto announced four proposals—including a PAYE exemption for earners up to KSh32,333 a month—to ease taxes, lower land costs, drop …
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Mombasa extends Babacare free‑healthcare programme to November after treating 88,956 patients
Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir has prolonged the Babacare free‑healthcare initiative to November, following 88,956 patients receiving treatment in its first 19 days.
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600 Kenyan CEOs call for tax cuts and cheaper loans to ease business costs
A Central Bank of Kenya survey of 600 private‑sector CEOs urges tax reductions, lower licence fees and cheaper, simpler loan terms to …
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Kenya Power schedules maintenance blackouts across 13 counties on Oct. 21
Kenya Power will cut electricity in 13 counties on Wednesday, Oct. 21, with outages ranging from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to …
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Austin‑Bergstrom Airport Begins Utility Upgrade for Multi‑Billion‑Dollar Expansion
Austin‑Bergstrom International Airport broke ground on a three‑year utilities overhaul on Oct. 19, aiming to support a future passenger capacity of up …