A Citizen Sport opinion piece argues that Soweto deserves to host more Springbok rugby Tests, but not at the expense of other venues. The writer describes the atmosphere at FNB Stadium as electric, while noting it was the fourth Springbok Test held in Gauteng this season. According to the piece, stadiums in Durban, Gqeberha, Mbombela and Bloemfontein missed out on hosting matches, prompting calls for a fairer distribution of fixtures across South Africa.

Namibia has rejected an appeal by Starlink concerning the denial of its licence applications, as announced on Monday. This decision marks another setback for the satellite internet service in the country.

The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Olubunmi Kuku, has dismissed claims that the agency caused Uber's reported exit from the Nigerian market. According to Ripples Nigeria, Kuku insisted that FAAN's e-hailing policy at airports was driven by concerns over passenger safety, accountability, and efforts to curb touting, rather than any action targeting the ride-hailing company.

Namibia has rejected an appeal from Starlink to change its operational rules, according to Techpoint Africa. The decision comes amid discussions on various topics, including Moov Africa's telecom service challenges and Naspers' initiative to launch free AI services for businesses in South Africa.

Air Tanzania has temporarily suspended flights between Dar es Salaam and Moscow, citing a routine risk assessment, days after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that increased drone activity was making Russian airspace unsafe for airlines. The state-owned carrier said flights TC422 and TC423 would be suspended from September 4, 2026, following the security evaluation. The decision comes amid broader concerns raised by Ukrainian officials about the safety of civilian aviation over Russia due to ongoing drone activity linked to the war.

Cape Winelands Airport and Stellenbosch University have announced a partnership to develop an R8 billion aviation hub. This collaboration aims to integrate academic research, skills development, and smart infrastructure to support the long-term expansion of the airport.