Judiciary & Rule of Law: Namibia’s legal fraternity marked the death of former Chief Justice Emeritus Johan Strydom, praising his role in shaping the post-independence courts. Energy & Business: South Africa’s virtual wheeling—Vodacom and Eskom’s way to move private power into the grid—hits its first anniversary as it scales from pilot to real operations. Education Under Fire: Mali says more than 2,400 schools remain closed as insecurity and jihadist activity disrupt the new school year. Drugs & Security: Nigeria faces a crystal meth surge, with NDLEA pointing to industrial-scale labs and expanding cartel networks. Tech & Rights: A debate on AI in Africa’s cities warns that efficiency gains can come with facial recognition and predictive policing risks. Diplomacy Tensions: The US is doubling down on South Africa after Pretoria reprimanded Ambassador Brent Bozell for “undiplomatic conduct.” Sports & Politics: South Africa thrashes Eritrea 5-0 in AFCON qualifiers; CAS sets Oct 8 for Senegal’s appeal over the AFCON final dispute. Industrial Push: East Africa’s $16bn Dangote refinery breaks ground in Kenya, aiming to cut import dependence and create jobs across the region.