Energy & Deals: ADNOC Distribution has signed a definitive agreement to buy Shell Downstream South Africa for about $1bn, with completion expected in 2027; ADNOC plans to sell a 28% stake to a local empowerment partner and an ESOP after closing, while keeping the Shell brand under licensing. Work & Migration: Nigeria’s foreign minister says conditions for foreigners in South Africa are worsening with “no signs” of improvement as anti-immigrant violence continues; evacuations are expanding and deaths are being investigated. HR, Pensions & Law: South Africa’s Financial Services Tribunal set aside a Pension Funds Adjudicator ruling in the SAIPA ex-CEO case, citing lack of authority where related High Court proceedings were already pending. Public Trust & Governance: South Africa’s Madlanga Commission fallout keeps shaking confidence in policing and justice, with renewed calls to rebuild ethical culture across the public service. AI & Safety: UN chief Antonio Guterres pushes for AI governance that is “worthy of global trust,” with special focus on protecting children from deepfake-driven abuse. Skills & Jobs: A debate on whether African universities are delivering employable, practical skills is back in focus as graduates face an “economic vacuum.” Business & Growth: Namibia and China expand cooperation with a China-aided satellite ground station in Windhoek, aimed at improving decision-making across sectors.