South Africa's Pension Funds Adjudicator has pledged tougher enforcement against employers who fail to pay over workers' pension contributions. According to Moneyweb, the crackdown will target not only defaulting employers but also individuals deemed 'responsible persons' within organisations, signalling personal accountability for unpaid contributions. The move aims to protect retirement savings of employees whose contributions are deducted but not transferred to pension funds.

The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has commissioned a comprehensive actuarial assessment to evaluate pension adjustments for retirees for the years 2007, 2010, 2019, and 2024. This assessment aims to ensure appropriate adjustments are made to the pensions of retirees.

Zareena Camroodien, an executive at South Africa's Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), has urged retirement funds across Africa to do more to include informal sector workers. Speaking as funds in South Africa and the continent modernise and leverage capital for development, Camroodien said workers in the informal economy must not be left behind, according to TimesLIVE.

Kenya's State Department for Foreign Affairs has begun reviewing its Staff Wellness Policy, aiming to strengthen the wellbeing, resilience and effectiveness of officers at its headquarters and at Kenya's diplomatic missions abroad. According to the Kenya News Agency, the review is being carried out through a retreat that brings together officials and staff to assess the existing policy framework and identify areas for improvement in supporting personnel serving in the foreign service.

A South African study highlights the importance of postgraduate education for national development, emphasizing that advanced degrees enhance research productivity and innovation, which are crucial for a country's competitiveness. While the government has established the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) to support undergraduate education, similar financial assistance for postgraduate programmes is lacking, making such education a luxury for many students, according to The Conversation Africa.

FIFA and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) have not yet reached a decision on the future of the Nigeria Football Federation following a wave of mass resignations within the body, according to Punch. A joint delegation is expected to visit Nigeria to conduct an on-the-ground assessment of the situation before any ruling is made on the federation's leadership and governance going forward.