Pension Custody Shift: Absa has taken over as master custodian of South Africa’s R3.5-trillion Government Employees’ Pension Fund (GEPF), replacing Standard Bank and aiming to strengthen governance and oversight for 1.2m active members and 500k pensioners. Workplace Conduct: Nigeria’s Tony Elumelu shut down a graduate trainee who kept calling him “Tony” during induction, sparking debate on respect and corporate etiquette. Transport Regulation: Zimbabwe moves to regulate e-hailing by drafting a statutory instrument after MPs flagged the gap in the Road Motor Transportation Act, citing jobs and income for young people. Jobs & Growth Push: South Africa’s government-business partnership enters Phase Three focused on growth and jobs, with tourism positioned as a key driver through visa processing, air access and safety. Public Services Under Strain: Johannesburg residents living around Wembley Stadium say emergency accommodation has dragged on for years with worsening sanitation, rats and violence. Media Freedom: SANEF condemned intimidation of a journalist at South Africa’s Madlanga Commission, warning it can make reporters fear covering stories. Cross-Border Skills & Peacebuilding: IGPCM appoints Dr Richard to strengthen peacebuilding and leadership across Central and East Africa. Immigration & Residency: Mauritius sets a minimum MUR 3m over three years for self-employed foreigners seeking permanent residency. Security & Conflict: Africa File reports RSF gains in Sudan and ongoing militant attacks in Nigeria’s northwest.