Housing Finance & Delivery: Kenya’s Housing ministry says the Affordable Housing Programme needs an alternative funding model beyond its 1.5% levy, noting the levy’s ~Ksh6bn monthly collections can’t sustain 200,000 units a year, and it’s now seeking long-term support from partners like the World Bank. Public-Private Housing Push: Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Housing signals it’s open to large-scale partnerships and PPPs to tackle a housing deficit estimated at ~15 million units, including with TEC Engineering (China Railway International). Telecom Infrastructure & Competition: South Africa’s telecoms group ACT asks the competition watchdog for an exemption to share limited planning info on passive infrastructure rollout in rural areas—aimed at avoiding duplication and speeding connectivity. Affordable Housing Access (Municipal Support): South Africa’s Ekurhuleni urges eligible residents to apply for indigent relief on municipal bills, with strict income, residency, and compliance checks. Crime & Property Safety: Durban police arrest two cellphone-robbery suspects after a chase, recovering five phones and impounding the vehicle used. Regulatory/Market Integrity: South Africa warns counterfeit toys now take about 25% of the toy and games market, raising child safety concerns. Legal/Real Estate Adjacent: Nigeria’s EFCC arraigns two over alleged £110,000 and ₦500m fraud in Lagos, with the case set for bail hearing.