South Africa Femicide Probe: Police in Ekurhuleni, east of Johannesburg, recovered a ninth woman’s body in two months, triggering a lockdown in Kempton Park and roadblocks as investigators check whether the killings are linked or involve copycats; authorities offered a 400,000 rand reward and warned against sharing photos online. Drug Trafficking Sentencing: Nigeria’s Federal High Court in Abuja jailed South African Will Jessica Ann for 25 years for importing 5.75kg of heroin, rejecting pleas for mercy. Ebola Watch (DR Congo): Africa CDC says the Congo outbreak is still serious and data cannot confirm the peak has passed, with transmission not consistently controlled. Cameroon Security: Suspected Islamist militants killed at least 15 in a pre-dawn village attack in the Far North. Namibia Economy/Water: Namibia’s vehicle sales hit the highest level since 2015 (Jan–Aug), while PM Ngurare said the state will retain control over groundwater use despite Chinese experts’ involvement. Regional Migration Dialogue: SAMIN launched a Namibian chapter to push better treatment and coordination for refugees and migrants. Health Regulation: Africa Medicines Agency signed an MoU with Singapore’s HSA to harmonise medical product regulation. Hospitality Deal: Banyan Group acquired a majority stake in Newmark Hotels & Reserves, adding 26 properties across seven African countries. Travel Rules: Thailand cut visa-free stays for South African passport holders from 60 to 30 days.