Ebola Response Shock: WHO says the DRC–Uganda Ebola outbreak has hit 43 deaths and 263 confirmed infections, with health systems strained and no authorized vaccine or specific treatment yet. Frontier Markets Funding: AfDB and WEF argue aid can’t fix Africa’s fragile frontier markets and push a shift to private, investment-led development. Clean Cooking Push: AfDB and Italy-backed facility launches a clean cooking programme in Brazzaville with €25m to reach about one million households and cut millions of tonnes of CO2. Zimbabwe Tokenisation: TN Livestock Trust plans to tokenise cattle for Zimbabweans via the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange, aiming to make livestock investment more liquid. AfDB Savings Mobilisation: AfDB President Sidi Ould Tah says Africa has ~$4tn in savings but a ~$400bn annual gap, urging risk-mitigation to unlock institutional capital. South Africa Rates & Credit: SARB’s 25bp hike slows private credit growth to 9.2% y/y in April, adding pressure on households and firms. Nampak Slump: Nampak records a US$10.9m impairment tied to its Zimbabwe unit as disposal expectations worsen, while overall earnings soften. Ghana–Sahel Trade Corridor: Ghana’s Finance Minister backs Takoradi Port as the Sahel gateway, with a rail plan to ease road damage. Sassa Payments: South Africa’s June 2026 grants roll out this week with dates for older persons, disability, and child support grants. Fraud Alert: SARS warns of fake email/SMS scams targeting taxpayers ahead of the 2026 season.