Municipal Finance Stress Test (South Africa): Johannesburg’s cash crunch is worsening as National Treasury withholds transfers over “persistent and serious noncompliance,” while residents report failing water, power and sanitation—highlighting how municipal debt and losses at City Power and Johannesburg Water are draining budgets. Anti-Corruption Oversight (South Africa): The IDAC Ombud Oversight Office is launched to police maladministration inside the anti-corruption unit itself, as the Madlanga Commission raises allegations of interference. Cape Town Governance Clash (South Africa): The Public Protector says the City of Cape Town failed to progressively deliver basic services in Langa Flats and Khayelitsha, reigniting debate over DA governance claims. Digital Mobility & Trade (Ghana): Ghana launches a fully digital e-visa system and waives fees for African passport holders, aiming to cut delays and boost regional travel and commerce. Cross-Border Payments Reality Check (Africa): A look at why African transfers still route via correspondent banking—driving slow, costly payments that tie up working capital. Clean Energy for Events (South Africa): Cinergy Mobile Power debuts smart, diesel-free mobile power for film and live events, pushing lower-cost, grid-independent energy. Migration Policy Push (ECOWAS): ECOWAS Parliament calls for tougher anti-trafficking laws and more youth jobs to curb irregular migration. Cancer Care Funding (Nigeria): Nigeria expands support via catastrophic health funds, local drug production and research to reduce the financial burden of cancer treatment. Cocoa Market Stabilisation (West Africa): Commentary explores whether an OPEC-style cocoa producers’ cartel could help Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire stabilise prices and incomes.