Ageing & Work: Tafta marks International Day of Older Persons calling for stronger social protection, healthcare and inclusive labour markets so longer lives come with dignity and security. Football Jobs & Governance: Ghana’s GFA and Sports Ministry set up a five-member search committee led by Fred Pappoe to recruit a new Black Stars coach after Carlos Queiroz resigned. Immigration & Labour Rights: Minnesota sees a sharp rise in deportation orders for Somalis, with many cases fast-tracked after legal protections were cut—raising fears for asylum seekers’ safety and livelihoods. Public Safety & HR Impact: South Africa’s JMPD mourns a traffic warden shot dead in Turffontein; two children were in the vehicle, and the attack follows other violent incidents targeting JMPD staff. Investment & Deal-Making: Zambia’s ZDA targets over US$5bn in investment and deals at Invest-Zambia International Conference in December, aiming to turn opportunities into partnerships and jobs. Transport Costs: Nigeria’s CNG bus rollout is uneven across states, with fare reductions starting in some places but not yet fully in Lagos. Skills & Education: Nigeria digitalises the 2026 Teachers’ Awards selection process, ending manual steps to improve transparency. Health Access: A R2.5m mobile optometry clinic in South Africa brings diagnosis and spectacles directly to underserved communities. Border Integrity: South Africa fires 17 Border Management Authority officials over fraud and control breaches, expanding anti-corruption checks to airports and seaports. Energy & Industry: Dangote urges Nigeria to boost domestic production and cut import dependence as it pushes jobs through refining and local supply chains.