Film & HR in the creative economy: Ghanaian casting director Mawuko Kuadzi made history by winning the new Best Casting Director category at the Ghana Movie Awards, with his work on The Fisherman—a reminder that casting is talent management, not just production. Workplace fairness & AI: A new look at generative AI bias warns that resumes and hiring feedback can be skewed by identity-related terms, including disability advocacy signals. Public sector accountability: South Africa’s Department of Public Works faces a R50m settlement over a property lease signed for a facility that was never occupied, as investigations also target leasing failures and EPWP abuse. Skills & employability: South Africa’s cybersecurity skills shortage is leaving organisations exposed; MiDO Academy argues for training pathways based on potential, not only elite credentials. Jobs policy push: Ghana’s 24-hour economy plan aims to create 1.7m productive jobs by 2028 by expanding markets and support services across all districts. Migration & labour enforcement: South Africa’s immigration crackdown and workplace inspections are set to intensify, with employers facing penalties for hiring undocumented foreigners. Circular economy: South Africa’s wine sector gets a lighter, recycled PET Eco-Flat bottle designed to cut transport emissions and logistics costs. Economic risk watch: The Reserve Bank warns South Africa’s financial system is more vulnerable amid the Middle East conflict, tighter conditions and weaker growth prospects.