Higher Education & Research: Zimbabwe’s University of Zimbabwe capped 7,132 graduates and highlighted its “Heritage-Based Education 5.0” push, with 75 registered start-ups (60 student-led) and 53% female graduates. University Governance & Academic Integrity: A Cambridge professor, Jason Arday, was found dead in London amid a plagiarism scandal and a university investigation into his hiring and tenure. University Labour Tensions: Nigeria’s ASUU issued a fresh strike threat, accusing the federal government of failing to honour the 2025 university pact, including withheld salaries and promotion arrears. Student Welfare & Funding: Nigerian BEA scholarship students abroad demanded payment of outstanding 2025 stipends, warning arrears could get harder to clear after September 30 budget closures. Policy & Inclusion: South Africa’s Ramaphosa condemned discrimination against foreign nationals ahead of the SADC summit, urging action on root causes of migration and warning against “exclusion in our streets.” Curriculum Reform: Kenya’s Kithure Kindiki urged stronger arts and sports integration in the CBET curriculum to nurture talent and values. STEM & Innovation: Malawi-China partnership launched a new AI school at the University of Hebron. School Sports: St Anthony’s Kitale targets a strong start in FEASSA hockey as they chase a record seventh title.