Xenophobia in South Africa: A new critique links “zerophobia” (frustration over poverty, unemployment and failing services) to rising hostility toward foreign nationals, warning it undermines governance and scapegoats migrants. Higher Education Funding: Angola’s higher education minister urged more investment in teacher training, research and infrastructure at CIMPAD, pushing human capital as a diversification strategy. Student Aid Accountability: South Africa’s NSFAS and the SIU welcomed a Western Cape court ruling that invalidated a tender for student allowance payments, calling it a step toward transparency. TVET Throughput Pressure: South Africa’s TVET debate spotlights low NCV completion (11% throughput) and demands a clearer explanation and action plan. Regional University Links: Somalia’s National University and Rwanda’s University signed an MoU to boost joint research and capacity building. Higher Ed Rankings: South Africa’s UCT, Wits and others placed strongly in US News global rankings, with UCT top in Africa. Refugee Access to School: A UK council report says Afghan girls can now attend school after resettlement, highlighting safety and inclusion as education enablers. Education and Tax Justice: Kenyan tax justice advocates argue lost public revenue hits hospitals and schools, and call for strategic policy pressure. SARB Museum: South Africa opened the Reserve Bank Museum with children’s learning games, tying finance history to education.