Local Governance & Accountability: South Africa’s Auditor-General warns metros are regressing: none achieved clean audits in 2024/25, with major financial health and service delivery failures, including large water and electricity losses. Municipal Oversight: The same audit alarmed that weak accountability systems and leadership gaps are driving repeated poor outcomes, just as local government elections approach. Energy Governance: Kenya’s parliament watchdog is probing Sh17.02bn in wayleave compensation for power transmission projects, summoning former officials and KETRACO bosses to explain value-for-money. Digital Trust & Cybersecurity: A new Africa-focused digital trust platform story highlights how governance, compliance and security are being fused to reduce cyber risk and “trust” failures. Insurance Reform: InsurTech leaders warn that digital investments in African insurance are leaking value across underwriting, claims and customer service unless execution improves. Energy Access: A UN report says 655m people still lack electricity, mostly in Sub-Saharan Africa, and electrification must triple to hit 2030 goals. Migration & Public Order: South Africa braces for June 30 anti-migrant protests amid warnings of xenophobic violence; police and taxi operators push “business as usual,” while opposition leaders urge restraint and rule-of-law protection for immigrants. Trade & Policy: Zimbabwe’s Senate approved a bill extending the presidential term from five to seven years, allowing President Mnangagwa to stay until 2030. Environment & Conservation: Kenya hosts the Our Ocean conference where six “Blue Parks” were recognized, with four in Africa, tied to measurable marine protection results.