ODI World Cup Format: The ICC has unveiled a 14-team 2027 ODI World Cup structure with a new Super Series round and a Super 7 stage to cut dead rubbers and keep early matches meaningful. Women’s Football: South Africa’s Banyana Banyana say they’re still among Africa’s top teams ahead of WAFCON in Morocco, insisting they’re not underdogs. Governance & Integrity: South Africa’s FSCA has opened an investigation into the Public Investment Corporation over governance and transparency concerns after leadership turmoil. Public Procurement & Nutrition: Nigeria’s CAPPA applauds new national food procurement guidelines that set nutrition standards and restrict sugary drinks in public institutions. Sanitation Funding: Ghana faces a risk of backsliding on sanitation gains unless a reliable funding model is created for waste collection and disposal. Climate Participation: Young African climate leaders trained in Accra say real influence needs technical knowledge, not just attendance. Migration: Zimbabwe reports repatriating nearly 100,000 citizens from South Africa, with women and children making up most returnees. Environment & Industry: A study warns mining can trigger far more forest loss than the mine footprint alone, with knock-on effects driven by roads and settlements. Digital & Connectivity: Standard Bank and Helios Towers back telecom infrastructure with a social documentary credit facility aimed at narrowing the digital divide.