Housing & Land Delivery: South Africa’s housing push is set to test a local “cheap” housing manufacturing model, with government guidance saying beneficiaries will be drawn from existing waiting lists, as officials weigh how to scale alternative low-cost homes. Monetary Policy & Affordability: South Africa’s SARB raised the repo rate by 25 bps to 7%, but analysts say it’s unlikely to trigger a hard tightening cycle; the bigger question is whether Middle East tensions, oil prices and inflation cool. Corporate Real Estate Finance: Nigeria’s BUA Cement shareholders approved a N338.64bn dividend payout for 2025 and flagged capacity expansion to 23m tonnes, a signal for construction-material demand and industrial property activity. Infrastructure & Built Environment: Nigeria approved a broad sports infrastructure overhaul, including major rehabilitation of Abuja’s Moshood Abiola National Stadium and upgrades that could boost event-driven real estate demand. Security Pressure on Schools: Nigeria’s teachers’ union threatens school shutdowns after repeated attacks and kidnappings of pupils and teachers, raising risks for school-site operations and nearby property values. Energy & Water Projects: Algeria signed contracts for three 300,000 m3/d desalination plants under a national programme, while South Africa’s Doornhoek 120MW solar PV project reached commercial operation with local-partner financing. Cross-border Development: Africa Finance Corporation urged cross-border infrastructure over country-only projects to reduce sovereign debt strain, pointing to credit enhancement and guarantees as a way to mobilise institutional capital.