EV Push in Ghana: Zonda Tec Ghana, with Sinotruk, unveiled electric dump trucks assembled in Ghana, betting on lower running costs and a cleaner transport shift for West Africa’s construction sector. Road Safety Crisis in Uganda: A school bus crash in Kapchorwa killed 20 children and one adult, with police citing loss of control and ongoing investigations. Ghana Data Trust Debate: A proposal to rename “Government Statistician” to “Statistician General” is gaining traction as a way to protect the Ghana Statistical Service from political interference. Premium Chocolate Launch: Ivory Coast’s Oumé chocolate is set for an online launch targeting premium markets, backed by Salomon Kalou and a new chief chocolate officer. Ebola Contrast in Central Africa: WHO says DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak is spreading faster than past crises, while Uganda begins a countdown after discharging its last patient. Ghana Anti-Misinformation Case: A court jailed TikToker Camilla Alhassan for 12 months over false claims about President Mahama, reigniting debate on regulating online misinformation. Energy Finance: The AfDB approved a $400m loan to upgrade electricity and water services in South Africa’s Mpumalanga through results-based funding. Regional Integration Talk: Nigeria renewed calls for freer movement across Africa to boost AfCFTA trade, praising visa reforms by partners like Togo. Drug Seizure in Ghana: NACOC arrested three over an attempted import of about five million tramadol tablets worth GH¢100m. Kenya Urban Growth: Nairobi is projected to overtake Cairo and Lagos by 2050, driven by rapid metro expansion.