Earthquake Readiness: Nigeria’s Geological Survey Agency says Abuja’s Aug. 4 tremor has fully subsided after days of monitoring, calling for stronger national seismic capacity and hazard management. Roads & Mobility: Kano’s governor personally enforced traffic compliance at Kofar Fanfo Junction and plans to reposition KAROTA for safer, stricter road control. Energy & Industry: South Africa’s Ramaphosa warns electricity must be affordable as high tariffs squeeze energy-intensive firms, risking closures, skills loss and weaker industrial value chains. Water Infrastructure Funding: Kenya’s WASPA is urging President Ruto to allocate at least Sh3 trillion for water and sanitation under Vision 2060, including better integration with road works. Mozambique LNG Progress: Saipem/McDermott-led SMDC signed a LoI with ExxonMobil Moçambique to start limited engineering and procurement for Rovuma LNG onshore, with FID expected by end-2026. Nigeria Refining Push: Tinubu says refineries will return to work after a reset, but only after structural and financial issues are fixed—framing it as a shift toward profitability. Housing & Retirement Pressure: South Africa’s retirement survey flags rising home and living costs, with many retirees finding downsizing harder than expected. Governance & Payroll Integrity: Nigeria’s ICPC reports ghost workers—one official allegedly enrolled 14 family members—highlighting ongoing payroll fraud risks.