Water Security: A UN University report says the world has moved from “water crisis” to “water bankruptcy,” with Africa’s utilities already showing the shift from temporary shocks to long-term, irreversible depletion. Rural Water Systems: In South Africa, CSIR research argues the problem isn’t just pipes—it’s weak understanding of local groundwater and how technical, social and governance factors shape whether rural systems actually work. Severe Weather Watch (SA): South Africa’s Weather Service has issued high-level warnings for disruptive rain and snow, including an Orange Level 6 alert for flooding risk in parts of the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal, with cold conditions also threatening travel and services. Climate Alarm: The UN climate chief warns the crisis is hitting “national emergency” levels, citing extreme heat and wildfires. Conservation Spotlight: UNESCO listed South Sudan’s Boma-Badingilo migratory landscape as World Heritage in Danger, citing conflict, climate change and human pressure. Food Security: Nigeria faces acute hunger risk, with FAO/WFP placing it among the world’s most critical hunger hotspots—prompting calls for urgent, policy-driven action. Green Finance (Kenya): KCB Bank secured a $100m EBRD facility to expand MSME lending, with set-asides for women/youth and green investments. Digital Health (Nigeria): Nigeria unveiled plans for a secure, interoperable digital health system built on data sovereignty.