Construction & Materials (Nigeria): Nigeria’s Works Minister David Umahi has urged cement manufacturers to cut prices nationwide, warning high costs are forcing contractors into contract variations; talks are set to start July 1 as Lafarge Africa rebrands to HBM after HUAXIN’s acquisition. Security & Public Order (South Africa): Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia says police are on heightened readiness for June 30 anti-illegal immigration marches, promising firm action against violence and property destruction while protecting peaceful protest. Property & Infrastructure Safety (Angola): Luanda’s Cidadela Stadium suffered a partial collapse in the west stand’s second tier; no casualties were reported, but cracks around the area raise renewed safety concerns for the long-closed venue. Real Estate & Built Environment (Kenya): Kenya’s Professional Realtors Association visited a Nairobi expo showcasing Chinese smart construction machinery, saying the tech could boost the wider real estate/building ecosystem. Aviation & Regional Development (Uganda): The AfDB approved €155.99m to upgrade Arua Airport into an international gateway with a longer runway, terminal and cargo facilities to strengthen trade and tourism links. Housing & Land (Kenya): Nyandarua University’s first phase launched in Ol Kalou (Sh1.3b), with a 1,300-bed hostel and classrooms after securing 91 acres. Legal & Courts (Kenya): Health Minister Aden Duale was found in contempt for not stopping an Ebola quarantine facility construction despite court orders.