Eskom Stability Push: Eskom board chair Mteto Nyati has been reappointed for another three years after improved power availability, with government saying “if it ain’t broken, why fix it?” and promising a new phase focused on Eskom 2.0. Cost-of-Living Pressure: The Reserve Bank raised the repo rate to 7.25%, lifting prime lending and warning of tighter household budgets as inflation risks persist. GBV Alarm in Gauteng: Nine women’s bodies found in Ekurhuleni has reignited fears among women across Gauteng, with police still assessing whether cases are linked. Treason Trial Twist: In Lesotho’s long-running treason trial, defence lawyers accuse police of tampering with evidence by repairing a bullet-damaged door at Police Headquarters. Tourism With a Price Tag: Tech entrepreneur Mark Shuttleworth’s Principe ecotourism “dividend” pays locals for environmental pledges, drawing both praise and criticism over whether it helps beyond conservation. Tech and Payments: Africloud expands to Lagos and adds local-currency cloud payments across Africa. Heritage Weekend Safety: NSRI warns of dangerous spring tides along the coast, while RTMC urges motorists to drive carefully as long-weekend travel ramps up. Global Diplomacy: A fresh push for Africa’s permanent UN Security Council seat continues at UNGA, with leaders arguing the continent is “at the table, not on the menu.”