Mozambique Economic Push: Archbishop Makururu backed President Daniel Chapo’s call to shift from political independence to economic emancipation, urging Mozambique to turn natural resources into jobs and wealth. Climate-Smart Farming Pay: AGRA reports Kenya’s STRAK regenerative agriculture programme paid 2,226 farmers via mobile money for tree survival, showing climate finance can reach smallholders directly. Women in Climate Education: Africa Climate Collaborative scholarships saw female scholars dominate the second cohort at Makerere University, with 68% of selected students women. Regional Trade Gateway: Nigeria and Botswana agreed to use Botswana as a production and distribution launchpad into SADC markets under AfCFTA. Hydropower for Industry & Farms: Tanzania inaugurated the Julius Nyerere hydropower project (2,115MW) on the Rufiji River, built by an Egyptian consortium, aiming to boost electricity for industrial and agricultural development. Food Prices Ease in SA: South Africa’s food inflation fell to the lowest in 16+ years, driven by cheaper cereals and slower meat price growth. South Africa–Zimbabwe Deals: Pretoria’s Bi-National Commission signed MoUs including agriculture and trade, reinforcing bilateral cooperation. ASF Pork Controls: Cebu extended its African swine fever restrictions on hogs and pork from affected areas for another 45 days to protect local farms. Farming Support Systems: Accountants in Kenya were urged to help MSMEs become bankable by strengthening financial discipline and records.