South Africa Education Probe Cleared: Lighthouse Publishers was cleared of fraud and irregularities over the Foundation Phase textbook catalogue after an independent DBE-commissioned investigation, easing pressure on the controversial publishing firm. Kenya Milk Shortage: Drought-linked dry and cold weather cut formal milk deliveries to processors (84.4m litres in June to 81.3m in July), leaving some supermarkets with low stocks and rationing, with hopes pinned on October rains. Kenya Hawkers Crackdown: President Ruto ordered a crackdown from Sept 7 on foreign nationals running small shops and hawking, aiming to protect opportunities for Kenyan MSMEs. Nigeria Fuel Tragedy: In Rivers’ Okrika, 43 people died after inhaling toxic fumes during illegal fuel siphoning at Okari Jetty, with investigations ongoing. Nigeria Power Debt Push: The House Committee on Power urged indebted DisCos to clear outstanding market obligations, warning liquidity is key to keeping the power market stable. Nigeria LPG Relief Signal: Nigeria’s LPG supply hit a record 5,332 tonnes/day in July, though retail prices remain volatile. Fintech Rumour Control: OPay denied viral claims it will shut down in Nigeria, saying services are fully operational. Nigeria-Electricity Credit: Ikeja Electric launched “Energy Advance,” letting eligible customers borrow electricity units up to ₦20,000 on credit. Trade & Investment: Uganda and Nigeria are set to finalise deals targeting export of 2,000 Ankole cows; Kenya also plans deeper industrial upgrades with China to boost value-added manufacturing and jobs.