CAF Football: Gor Mahia and Tusker kick off their continental campaigns with brutal “litmus test” fixtures—Gor host Pyramids in the Champions League prelim, while Tusker open the Confederation Cup against Al Ahli Madani in Kigali. Women’s Sport: Edo Queens win the WAFU B Women’s Champions League, edging Ghana’s Ampem Darkoa on penalties after a 2-2 draw. Mining & Migration: South Africa’s chrome boom is tied to a deadly underground economy after a wall collapse killed 14 miners near Rustenburg, highlighting exploitation of vulnerable migrants. Climate & Food Security: El Niño warnings intensify across Southern Africa, with below-normal rains expected and food insecurity risks rising sharply. Politics & Governance: A look at SADC’s party proliferation raises questions about how many parties a country can sustain—using South Africa’s election-party surge as a benchmark. Education: Ghana’s University of Ghana tells WASSCE holders to re-check admissions portal entries ahead of the Sept 8 deadline. Energy & Industry: Experts warn Africa must invest fast in digitalised, reliable power grids as demand climbs and losses remain high. Press Freedom: Kenya’s media community raises alarm after the reported abduction of Standard Group associate editor Alex Kiprotich. Business & Culture: Mr Eazi buys into Ghana’s Intravenous Infusions, while a new wave of African-language revival stories spotlights youth reconnecting through media and learning.