Ebola Response: UN and Africa CDC warn DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak is growing “exponentially,” with WHO allocating 70,000 Ervebo vaccine doses as cases top 5,000 and deaths rise. Elections & Justice: Zambia’s police have summoned opposition leader Brian Mundubile for questioning over an alleged national security plot, as he vows to challenge Hichilema’s re-election. Regional Corrections: South Africa and Zimbabwe move to sign a prisoner-transfer MoU to let eligible inmates serve sentences closer to families, aiming to cut costs and improve rehabilitation. Cross-Border Trade: South Africa and Zimbabwe identify the Third Limpopo Bridge and the Beitbridge One Stop Border Post as priority projects under their bi-national commission to turn commitments into jobs and investment. Local Governance: South Africa plans to expand lifestyle audits to all municipalities, but regulations won’t be ready before the November 4 local elections. Public Health & Governance: CPUT student unrest spotlights limits of protest rights when grievances turn violent, with SASRIA stressing peaceful, non-violent demonstrations. Mining & Safety: A landslide at an illegal gold mine in the Central African Republic kills at least 100, prompting a judicial inquiry into unsafe artisanal operations. Business & Growth: Discovery CEO Adrian Gore tells South Africa to shift from reform to growth to reach at least 3% economic expansion and create jobs. Cyber & AI Risk: Outsourced CFO COO Wilhelm Walser is set to speak on cyber resilience and AI governance at Ctrl+Protect: 360 in Cape Town.