Labour & Contracts: South Africa’s Labour Court says restraint of trade can still bind a worker even after retirement, if it protects a legitimate business interest and is reasonable in scope and duration. Workplace Risk & Insurance: A Johannesburg warehouse fire is a fresh reminder that insurers should help firms prevent losses, not just pay after disasters. Women & Pay: A Women’s Month piece highlights how SA women face a wider retirement gap and caregiving-driven financial pressure that compounds over time. Climate & Agriculture: Storm costs are rising for SA farmers, with insurers reporting major crop losses and more complex, overlapping weather risks. Municipal Performance: BLSA CEO Busisiwe Mavuso warns municipal dysfunction is now an economic risk ahead of 2026 local elections. Education for Working Adults: UCC launches an eCampus for postgraduate study, letting professionals earn MBAs, MScs and PhDs without leaving jobs. Youth & Politics: The African Youth Survey finds young Africans back democracy but want an Africa-specific model focused on jobs and responsive leadership. Corporate Social Responsibility: African Bank says social responsibility is a core business imperative, not a tick-box, built through co-creation with communities and customers. Legal Accountability: In SA, a Durban murder trial sees dramatic courtroom clashes over conflicting versions put to a witness. Mobility & Startups (Tanzania): Enabel, Mercy Corps and NMB Foundation roll out a Sh2.6bn EV support programme, while startup funding momentum could help Tanzania hit $100m annually.