Media Governance: South Africa’s Jozi FM governance fight is back in court, with a director seeking an urgent order to block rival “directors” from running the station pending a challenge to their appointments. Digital Identity & Services: Home Affairs expands its Digital Partnership with Absa, adding Smart ID access via 296 bank branches and pushing a “Bank on the Move” rollout to cut reliance on fraud-prone ID books. Sports Marketing & Tourism: Rwanda lands a major Aston Villa front-of-shirt and tourism partnership via Visit Rwanda, aiming to boost global visibility for travel and investment. Security & Media Freedom: Uganda’s military is accused of arbitrarily seizing critics and targeting independent media, with Human Rights Watch alleging incommunicado detention and bogus prosecutions. Fraud & Travel Payments: Accertify reports Middle East and Africa airline booking fraud pressure more than doubled in Q2 2026, flagging high-risk departure cities including Cairo, Accra, Tunis and Casablanca. Public Safety & Compliance: South Africa’s Labour Department says it will refer the Verulam temple collapse for criminal prosecution if non-compliance is confirmed. Health Communication: A UK study finds Black African and Caribbean women face barriers to breast cancer screening, calling for clearer, more accessible information. Industry & Investment: South Africa pushes SEZ momentum with awards and Toyota’s R10.4bn Hilux production expansion in Durban.