Debt & Governance: A Zimbabwe-focused analysis argues that “neoliberal” style debt management and market controls—via forex-related fiscal instruments that distort auction rates—have worsened the debt squeeze, hitting women hardest. Election Politics: South Africa’s EFF leader Julius Malema says the MK Party’s presence won’t derail EFF plans for upcoming municipal elections, framing it as a known factor. Business & Trade: Ethiopia’s Ethiopian Airlines takes delivery of its first De Havilland Twin Otter 300-G to boost regional connectivity; Tanzania’s Mansour Group eyes a lorry assembly plant as the country pushes inland container depots; and ECOWAS MPs adopt accelerated renewable energy recommendations to tackle the West Africa energy crisis. Digital Services: Ethiopia inaugurates the Unified MESOB application, positioning it as a corruption-reducing one-stop government platform. Climate & Finance: Ghana launches a £5m Green Project Preparation Facility with UK support to help developers prepare bankable, climate-aligned infrastructure deals. Water Crisis: Nigeria’s water safety gap remains severe, with millions relying on unsafe sources as partners expand solar boreholes and climate-smart systems. Corporate & Legal: Kenya’s court temporarily blocks Diageo’s sale of its controlling stake in EABL to Asahi, pending a constitutional petition. Payments & Connectivity: Prepay Nation expands Airtel Malawi top-ups and data bundles for global remittance corridors.