Housing Innovation Push: Nigeria’s Africa International Housing Show (AIHS) will debut an Innovation Hub in Abuja (July 13–18) to spotlight smart construction, modular housing, green tech and PropTech as the continent tackles its housing deficit. Pipeline Infrastructure: Algeria’s SONATRACH has broken ground on its section of the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline, reviving the $13bn corridor to move Nigerian gas via Niger to Europe, with the full line targeting 20–30 bcm annually. Land, Finance & Capital Markets: Zanzibar plans a local stock exchange and investment bank to unlock long-term funding for tourism, infrastructure, fisheries and manufacturing. Property Enforcement & Safety: South Africa’s Cape Town faces opposition to Equinix data-centre plans, while India’s MCD crackdown (included in the week’s coverage) shows how illegal construction and weak compliance keep driving demolitions and safety risks. Security Pressure on Development: Nigeria’s House of Reps demands a tougher banditry plan to secure schools and places of worship, as insecurity continues to disrupt communities and property. Public Works Accountability: Delta State’s Okotie-Eboh Grammar School project (N174.7m) is flagged for missing works, with calls for ICPC investigation. Health & Risk to Communities: Congo’s Ebola outbreak tops 100 deaths as conflict slows response, underscoring how instability can derail essential services and infrastructure delivery. Flood-Resilient Housing: In Kenya’s Nyando, flood-proof toilets and homes are restoring safety and dignity after repeated washaways.