Housing Delivery & Policy: Nigeria’s Tinubu opened the 18th Africa International Housing Show in Abuja, highlighting progress on New Hope City projects and pushing wider affordable housing delivery through public-private partnerships and rent-to-own models. Urban Infrastructure & Water: Tinubu also commissioned the Bwari Township water network, promising more potable water rollouts across FCT satellite towns. Big Real Estate Projects: Nigeria’s ₦2.4tn Abuja City Walk (250 hectares, mixed-use) is set for a formal launch, with a 450m tower and flood-resilient “Living Ravine” concept aimed at attracting Gulf investment. Construction Oversight: Uganda suspended engineers over alleged mismanagement on the Busega–Mpigi Expressway, underscoring tighter accountability on major road works. Property & Elections: South Africa’s municipal elections are sharpening focus on monthly bills, with some Gauteng and other metros offering rates rebates and debt relief to win support. Energy for Homes: Zimbabwe’s Fidelity Life is rolling out the country’s first large-scale residential piped gas project, connecting thousands of homes via underground LPG reticulation. Landlocked Oil Pipeline: Uganda’s East African Crude Oil Pipeline is nearing completion (80–84%), targeting commissioning in July 2026 and first exports by October. Safety & Built Environment: South Africa’s CBE will probe a retaining wall collapse at a Shembe church in Inanda after injuries. Crime & Suburban Risk: A Cape Town investigation links suburban human trafficking expansion to gangs and landlords, raising alarm for residential property security.