Student Finance Crackdown (Uganda): Uganda’s Ministry of Education and Sports is tracing employers of graduates who default on government student loans under the Higher Education Students’ Financing Scheme, warning that persistent defaulters could face legal action while genuinely unable borrowers can request adjusted repayment plans. School Safety & Health (Ghana): Ghana’s Health Service rejects viral claims that insecticide-treated nets for primary schools contain harmful chemicals, saying the nets are WHO- and regulator-approved and have passed safety testing. Anti-Migrant Tensions (South Africa): South Africa braces for June 30 anti-migrant protests as leaders warn against violence and vigilante action, with rights groups and civil society urging calm and protection for migrants. Access to Schooling (South Africa): Liberty Group’s “walk for shoes” drive targets children who lack footwear, donating a pair of school shoes for every kilometre walked during Youth Month events. Learner Achievement (South Africa): Westville Girls’ High School wins the national Vega VIBE 2026 competition, while KZN’s Nobe Zwane’s cricket rise continues with an Under-19 tour to Pakistan. Waste Education (South Africa): Sustainable Seas Trust expands a school recycling programme using a giant “Munch” fish sculpture to cut litter and teach waste reduction. Higher Education Expansion (Kenya): Nyandarua moves closer to its first university after land titling clears the way for construction of hostels and classrooms. Cyber & Governance (South Africa): A CISO survey flags third-party risk as a top cyber concern as AI-driven threats grow.