Nollywood actress and social media influencer Nimmy Ferrari, whose real name was Nimota Adesanya, has died, according to Naija News. She reportedly passed away just days before she was scheduled to celebrate a birthday or milestone occasion. The report highlights five things to know about the late actress, reflecting on her career in the Nigerian film industry and her presence as an online personality. Details surrounding the cause of her death were not provided in the initial report.

The family of a Nigerian woman, identified as Ms Yusuf, has expressed concern after she became unreachable following her arrival at Doha airport in Qatar. According to Premium Times, the family said this was her first trip outside Nigeria and that she had no friends in Qatar whom they could immediately contact. The circumstances of her disappearance remain unclear, and relatives are reportedly seeking assistance in locating her.

Health-e News reports on Matthew Legemaate of Gillitts, KwaZulu-Natal, who was born with Tetralogy of Fallot and severe pulmonary atresia and underwent numerous heart surgeries before being placed on a heart and double-lung transplant waiting list at age 13. Nine years after the outlet first covered his story, an organ transplant performed in 2017 gave him a second chance at life, highlighting the life-saving impact of organ donation.

Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth has called for a coordinated national plan to ensure artificial intelligence creates jobs rather than eliminating them. She made the remarks during the opening address of the Nedlac Annual Summit, according to SABC Business. The minister urged collaboration among government, business and labour to shape how AI adoption affects the workforce, positioning the technology as a potential driver of employment in South Africa.

Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has said that no woman should remain in an abusive, harmful, or toxic marriage. The statement was reported by Nigerian newspaper Tribune Online on 7 September 2026. According to the report, Gumi's remarks address the treatment of women in abusive marriages, though the available excerpt does not provide further detail on the context of his comments or where they were made.

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) says it is collaborating with importers and other stakeholders to ensure faster and smoother cargo clearance following the introduction of new import rule requirements. According to Capital FM Business, the move announced in Nairobi on September 7, 2026, aims to address delays affecting cargo clearance at entry points as traders adjust to the updated regulations. The tax agency indicated that engagement with stakeholders is central to easing the transition and minimizing disruption to trade.