Connectivity & Growth: A new push is reframing Africa’s trade corridors as internal “economic corridors” that link manufacturers, farms and mines—not just ports—arguing AfCFTA plus better inland logistics is the next engine for jobs and value. Housing Pressure in Cape Town: Cape Town’s market is skewing toward ultra-high-end homes while middle-income buyers get priced out, with delays and high holding costs pushing developers upmarket. Lagos Building Safety: Lagos State Building Control Agency urges engineers to report illegal buildings and structural defects to curb collapse risks. Kenya Port Upgrade: Kenya Ports Authority says a Ksh8.3bn Port of Mombasa interchange is at 50% completion, targeting safer cargo evacuation and fewer traffic conflicts. Solar Approvals: South Africa clears four REIPPPP solar projects for construction, adding 890MW contracted capacity and building on the growing solar pipeline. Kenya Affordable Housing Court Fight: Kenya’s Housing PS Charles Hinga faces sentencing in a contempt case tied to the Affordable Housing programme, with dozens of lawsuits slowing delivery. Construction Oversight: South Africa’s anti-immigrant unrest continues to reshape business and housing demand, while authorities keep tightening security. Property & Finance Legal Moves: Nigeria’s EFCC arraigns ex-PHRC MD Ahmed Dikko over alleged money laundering tied to Abuja property purchase, as bail arguments play out.