Huawei South Africa's first Code4Mzansi competition has spotlighted a growing trend among young developers in South Africa's township economy. The event aimed to encourage innovation and development within these communities, highlighting their potential in the tech sector.

ActionSA has expanded its presence in the eThekwini Municipality by adding 18 new members, according to the party's president. The party aims to position itself as a key player in the municipality following the upcoming Local Government Elections (LGE).

In an opinion piece for TimesLIVE, Lucky Mathebula argues that South Africa's upcoming municipal elections will test whether constitutional government can function effectively at the local level where citizens live. According to Mathebula, the central question is whether coalition politics can produce stable, accountable municipalities capable of delivering services to residents, as hung councils and coalition arrangements have become an increasingly prominent feature of local governance in the country.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) has stated that accountants will integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into their practices while maintaining essential ethical standards. ICAN's 62nd president, Hajia Queensley Sofuratu Segoshime, emphasized that while AI can improve efficiency, it cannot substitute for integrity, transparency, and accountability in the profession.

South Africa's Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) has named deputy minister Mkhuleko Hlengwa as its candidate to lead its mayoral bid for eThekwini, the metropolitan municipality that includes Durban. According to TimesLIVE, the party unveiled what it calls a "two-horns" strategy, pairing Hlengwa with Sikhakhane at the helm of the campaign. The announcement positions the IFP's leadership team ahead of its push to contest control of the key KwaZulu-Natal metro.

The Tanzania Bloggers Network (TBN) has pledged to support the promotion of positive development stories across digital platforms, according to Michuzi Blog. The commitment came during a meeting between TBN Chairman Beda Msimbe and a delegation from the Public Service Social Security Fund (PSSSF), led by Abdul Njaidi, held on Monday, September 7, 2026, at TBN headquarters in Kijitonyama, Dar es Salaam.