Agribusiness Capital Race: Kenya unveiled a KES 1.081 trillion (Sh21 trillion) NASIP 2026–2030 plan to modernise food systems, expand irrigation and create 2+ million jobs by 2030, with blended financing and big private-sector pull likely to spill over into neighbours. Industrial Push & Jobs: Chery opened its first South African manufacturing plant in Rosslyn, with officials pitching technology transfer and deeper ties to expand across Africa. Health Warning: South Africa’s Gauteng health department flagged rising substance-induced psychosis among youth, urging early intervention and treatment. Language & Soft Power: Kiswahili is gaining global momentum, with experts set to meet in Paris for the Second International Kiswahili Conference. Regional Trade & Integration: Mozambique’s President Chapo urged Tanzania and Mozambique to build complementary value chains through the Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair, while Samia hailed DITF’s 50-year role as a trade bridge. Environment Meets Science: Durban researchers found heavy metals in black mamba scales, pointing to a low-cost way to track urban pollution. Security & Diplomacy: The US signalled it will withhold support for Somalia’s AUSSOM unless UN logistics support is excluded, reshaping how Washington backs regional operations. Digital Commerce Trust: A Visa study in South Africa says AI shopping is booming, but only 23% trust AI to complete checkout—security will decide what scales next. World Cup Knockout Lesson: Africa’s nine teams reached the Round of 32, but only Morocco and Egypt made the Round of 16, underlining the need for better knockout game management.