Urban Waste & Health: Yaounde is again in the spotlight over poor sanitation and waste management, with the city council and sanitation operator HYSACAM blamed for persistent garbage piles that worsen flooding and public health risks. Construction & Labour Safety: Nigeria’s Abuja–Kaduna highway project is under scrutiny after reports that soldiers assaulted workers following a dispute involving a foreign contractor and a union chairman. Housing Finance & Livelihoods: Delta State’s Head of Service urged civil servants to start retirement planning early and invest in income-generating assets like real estate, while warning against corruption. Energy & Data Centres: South Africa faces renewed debate as plans for large data centres could strain electricity supply and raise costs, even as energy access remains uneven. Oil & Land Value: Uganda named its crude blend “Pearl Sweet” ahead of commercial production, a move that could reshape investment expectations around energy-linked infrastructure. Governance & Property Integrity: Nigeria’s House probe into the alleged PFIPC budget inclusion says it traced dozens of bank accounts and entities tied to a purported DG, while still reconciling ownership and transactions. Regional Politics: Zambia’s second-term inauguration follows a disputed election, with observers citing uneven conditions and tabulation transparency concerns.