Higher Education Finance: Experts warn some universities could go bust before 2026 freshers finish degrees as bankruptcies, mergers and course closures loom amid falling overseas student numbers and tighter fee rules. Youth Jobs & Skills: MTN launched an AI-powered Job Board on its MTN Skills Academy to match learners to vacancies and recommend courses to close skills gaps across 11 markets. SME Growth: South Africa’s dtic, Standard Bank, MTN and DHL rolled out DHL GoTrade support to help Sub-Saharan SMEs scale, access markets and adopt digital tools, with €300m pledged to 2030. Learning & Labour-Market Link: A push for “learning markets” argues Africa needs pathways that connect education directly to real jobs, not just more schooling. Holocaust Education in Africa: Kenyan physician Dr. Emma Nalianya is teaching Holocaust and medical ethics from an African perspective through a voluntary online course now reaching thousands of health professionals. Culture & Learning: The Pan African Film Festival brought Congo peace laureate Dr. Denis Mukwege’s story to Austin, using film to spark conversations on wartime sexual violence. Food Security Tech: Bühler highlights how food processing innovation and training in Southern Africa are strengthening resilient regional food systems.