Capital Markets & Media Finance: Kenya’s Capital Markets Authority has approved Wallstreet Africa’s WSA Banking Index ETF for listing on the Nairobi Securities Exchange, expected in Q4—its first Kenya-domiciled ETF focused on locally listed banking stocks, as the sector leads a rally. Public Broadcasting Funding: South Africa’s SABC is pushing for urgent money to cover 2026 Local Government Elections, with Parliament warning it needs about R120m for fair coverage; government is also considering changing how the broadcaster is funded as licence-fee compliance drops. Retail Tech & AI Marketing: Shoprite’s Sixty60 adds an AI “smart chat” layer to its app, letting shoppers text, voice-note, or snap lists—turning grocery discovery into a personalised, AI-driven experience and escalating the on-demand grocery AI race. Election Tech Scrutiny (Nigeria): Osun governorship election coverage is heating up as Atiku Abubakar and others question BVAS readiness, including claims it runs on outdated Android 10, raising cyber and operational risk concerns. Labour & Media Jobs: SACTWU faces scrutiny over its investor role tied to eNCA, where 171 jobs could be cut, spotlighting conflicts when unions hold stakes in media groups. Infrastructure & Rail Tech (Egypt/Vietnam): CRSC wins Cairo Metro Line 1 depot signalling upgrade work and signs a tram systems-integration deal for Phu Quoc, extending its rail-transit footprint across Africa and Southeast Asia. Humanitarian/Health: DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak tops 2,000 deaths as response struggles to keep pace, with calls for stronger village-level containment.