Oil & Jobs: SERAP urges Nigeria’s Tinubu to order MDGIF and NUPRC to account for alleged ₦94.4bn diverted gas funds, and to investigate and prosecute where admissible proof exists. Cross-border work disruption: Pakistan-Afghanistan border closure keeps traders and families apart and stalls trade, with thousands unable to earn locally. Public sector accountability: South Africa’s new Public Service Commission Act completes reforms aimed at tightening accountability and reducing “political economy of inefficiency.” Workplace governance: A South Africa governance column warns non-executive directors must actively challenge misconduct, not just attend meetings. Skills & employability: Zimbabwe confirms it will host Africa Skills Week (12–16 Oct) to move from training to value creation, with hundreds of delegates expected. Regional integration: Kenya’s Mudavadi calls for stronger economic integration and cross-border projects to turn AU Agenda 2063 into jobs. Visa & mobility: Ghana begins talks with Luxembourg on a potential visa-waiver arrangement to ease travel for Ghanaians. Customer experience & HR: A branding piece argues last-mile service determines whether customers stay—an HR lesson for banks, hospitals and service firms. Dangote refinery politics: Ruto allies attack opposition demands for transparency on Kenya’s Lamu Dangote refinery agreement.