Health Systems Support: WHO says it will back Africa’s push to strengthen health systems, urging leaders to tackle drivers like conflict, poverty, weak education, unsafe water and gender inequality, as Ebola in eastern DRC continues to disrupt care and contact tracing. AI & Data Science in Higher Education: Durban University of Technology hosts Africa’s first DataScientia International Symposium and launches a DUT DataScientia Living Lab, aiming to advance “sovereign AI” research and collaboration. Admissions Reform: Ghana’s GTEC orders universities to stop using entrance exams as compulsory admission requirements, allowing tests only as extra assessments and not as a replacement for WASSCE minimum entry rules. STEM & Skills for Learners: BASF South Africa marks 60 years with a STEM legacy project, refurbishing a science lab at Sandringham High School for better learning and learner wellbeing. Agribusiness Training for SMEs: Ghana’s CSIR-SARI runs a biofortified maize value-chain workshop for 60 SMEs, focusing on business planning, costing, bookkeeping, and market linkages to improve access to credit. Ebola Update: Africa CDC reports Ebola deaths in the DRC have surpassed 1,000, warning the outbreak is being worsened by conflict, resistance and funding gaps. Tourism Training College: Kenya’s Ronald Ngala Utalii College will admit its first 1,000 students on September 1, offering diplomas and short courses in hospitality and tourism. Teacher Posts Scrutiny: KZN Education launches an investigation into allegations of selling employment posts tied to a spokesperson and district director after a viral video. Food Security & Science: A South Africa science-focused piece argues agricultural science should drive innovation for resilient rural economies and long-term food security.