Hotel & Hospitality Deals: Marriott has ended its 34-year PepsiCo relationship and signed a global beverage pact with Coca-Cola, with the transition already starting across its ~10,000 hotels—good news for Uganda’s Kampala Marriott under construction in Nsambya. Public Safety & Protests: Tanzania’s Home Affairs minister says the country is safe ahead of planned July 7 protests, pointing to heightened security and tighter checks at the Dar es Salaam trade fair. Construction Jobs & Migration: A Zimbabwean firm is recruiting returnees coming back from South Africa as ZEP ends, advertising roles from builders and electricians to drivers and carpenters. Housing & Building Progress: South African star Makhadzi shared photos of her six-month dream mansion build as she marks her 30th birthday. Capital Markets: Kenya’s Capital Markets Authority licensed three new fund managers, expanding options for savers beyond basic accounts, including real-estate-linked credit opportunities. Urban Flood Risk (Accra): Experts argue Accra’s flooding is driven by planning and architectural choices—not just drainage—highlighting how hard landscaping blocks natural water absorption. Energy Infrastructure: EACOP says the East African Crude Oil Pipeline has passed 90% completion, moving into final commissioning and systems integration. Real Estate/Property Disputes (Kenya): A court blocked Kenya Railways’ eviction bid tied to Muthurwa Estate residents, offering relief while ownership claims remain contested. Governance & Service Delivery (Johannesburg): Analysts warn Johannesburg’s waste-service disruptions and financial strain could spill into broader economic instability ahead of municipal elections. Construction & Safety (South Africa): South Africa’s new building safety framework aims to strengthen construction oversight after repeated collapse concerns. Climate Risk (El Nino): FAO and WFP are seeking $200m+ to protect 8.8m people in high-risk African countries as El Nino returns, with impacts ranging from drought to flooding.