Built Environment Safety: South Africa’s Public Works Minister Dean Macpherson launched a National Built Environment and Construction Safety Framework aimed at preventing building collapses, tightening compliance and certification, and tracking public infrastructure confidence. Digital Home Affairs: South Africa’s Home Affairs marked two years of progress under the GNU, expanding Smart ID services via bank branches and rolling out Electronic Travel Authorisation with facial recognition and document checks. Circular Economy Clarification: South Africa’s DFFE said the Draft National Circular Economy Action Plan is still under development and not yet published, after claims it had been released. Namibia Cement Merger: Ohorongo-Cheetah Cement merger was approved with conditions; Cheetah says there will be no retrenchments, though some staff relocation is expected. Namibia–China Ties: President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah announced a China state visit to deepen cooperation across trade, mining, renewables, digital innovation and public health. Nigeria Power Push: The EBRD plans at least $1.5bn in Nigeria over three years, prioritising power sector investment to cut business costs and unlock private growth. Somalia Funding Shock: The AU called an emergency meeting after the US moved to end critical funding for Somalia’s mission, warning the operation may end without UN logistics. Ebola Escalation: WHO says the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in DRC has become the largest on record, with cases and deaths rising and hotspots persisting. AFCON Hosting Bids: CAF opened bidding for AFCON 2028, 2032 and 2036, seeking transparent, fair selection of hosts. Football Upsets: Egypt reached the World Cup last 16 after a penalty win over Australia; Cape Verde stunned Argentina to set up a Round of 16 clash with Egypt.