Cybersecurity & Economy: South Africa’s data breaches are estimated to cost the economy about R141.96bn a year, with experts warning the damage goes beyond repairs into lost trust and business. Education & Skills (Angola): The US backs a Programme to Strengthen English Language Teaching in Angola with $35,000 for 300 teachers, training educators in pedagogy, digital skills and intercultural teaching. Higher Education (Cameroon): Cameroon is missing from the 2026-27 U.S. News Best Global Universities rankings, highlighting a research-output gap as South Africa and Egypt dominate the continent’s top spots. Student Success (South Africa): Two Nelson Mandela University students win first place at the Saint-Gobain Architecture Student Contest in Belgrade, despite visa delays and lost luggage. Youth Policy (Nigeria): Nigeria’s NYSC reforms approved by the Federal Executive Council shift the programme toward skills and specialised career streams, with civilian leadership and structured training phases. Regional Media (SADC): A dedicated SADC TV channel is nearing launch, with content from 16 member states and shared advertising profits. Child Protection & Education (Nigeria): PACTPAN calls for urgent action to stop child kidnapping and protect education amid rising insecurity. Migration Pressure (South Africa): Clothing factory closures in KwaZulu-Natal are linked to migrant workers fleeing xenophobic violence, threatening jobs and supply chains.