Jobs & Investment: Vertiv plans to expand in Letterkenny, Ireland, creating 300 jobs as demand grows for AI and data-centre infrastructure. Health Workforce: ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development urges African governments to invest in health professionals, warning of a looming global shortage of 11 million workers by 2030. Women’s Rights & GBV: South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa condemned victim-blaming and urged communities to act against gender-based violence during the 1956 Women’s March commemoration. Sports Infrastructure: Kenya is speeding up work on Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret ahead of Mashujaa Day and as a backup venue for AFCON 2027. Football Coaching: Zambia’s Gift Kampamba backs George Lwandamina for a full-time Chipolopolo role, arguing local coaches need proper contracts. Labour Compliance: South Africa hosted a labour law advocacy session for Chinese enterprises in Cape Town, focusing on legal and immigration compliance. Migration & Repatriation: Malawi is set to end a voluntary repatriation programme for citizens returning from South Africa amid insecurity concerns. Water Security: A new push to map Africa’s groundwater aims to help communities find safe, pumpable supplies as droughts and floods intensify. E-waste & Youth Innovation: Sierra Leone’s young innovators are turning electronic waste into solar lamps and plastic backpacks to tackle pollution and support students. Natural Capital Finance: The African Development Fund approved a $4.23m grant to integrate natural capital into development financing across 13 countries. Governance & Accountability: Residents of Reiger Park confronted South Africa’s Police Minister Firoz Cachalia, demanding action on gang violence and better witness protection.