Housing & Land Fraud: A US-linked scheme in Massachusetts allegedly saw scammers impersonate out-of-state “Concord” landowners and sell property while construction was underway, with three men charged including a Middleborough resident and two US-based co-accused. Rates & Property Demand: South Africa’s SARB kept the repo rate unchanged at 7%, offering short-term relief to mortgage holders and buyers, though analysts warn it’s not a signal the cycle is over. Court & Trust Theft: In Zimbabwe, a man already facing a kidnapping case was hauled back over alleged theft of trust funds from a debt-collection firm, with more than US$10,000 reportedly converted for personal use. Urban Flood Readiness: In Nigeria’s Oyo State, residents in NEWMAP-EIB flood-control sites say delays are worsening flash-flood risks and eroding trust in project delivery. EV Batteries & Industrial Real Estate: The AfDB approved a $110m loan for Morocco’s first gigafactory battery plant, backing a Rabat-Salé-Kénitra lithium battery build that could reshape regional manufacturing capacity. Conservation vs Development: Kenya’s Nairobi National Park plan to relocate the Nairobi Animal Orphanage is facing court-ordered inspection delays and allegations of harassment by wildlife authorities. Digital Services for Housing Planning: Liberia’s Civil Service Agency says it will hold regular annual manpower hearings tied to FY2027 budget processing, aiming to curb compensation surprises. Clean Energy Infrastructure: Abia State backed a $13.1m CNG mother-station project in Owaza to support industrialisation and position the area as a regional CNG hub.