According to TimesLIVE, writer Murendeni Liphadzi argues that South Africa's significant infrastructure challenges stem from failures in leadership, oversight, and execution rather than issues related to concrete or materials. The piece emphasizes the importance of effective leadership in addressing infrastructure delivery.

The City of Johannesburg has halted repairs on potholes and traffic lights amid growing concerns about its financial liquidity. Despite the city's denials of being near insolvency, it faces increasing pressure to address its poor financial performance, which has raised alarms among residents and stakeholders, according to The Citizen Business.

Scania emphasizes that optimal transport performance in South Africa can be achieved through a comprehensive system approach. This perspective highlights the importance of integrating various elements of transport to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in the sector.

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) awarded a Sh3 billion tarmac contract to a company lacking relevant experience, allegedly based on forged documents from a Chinese contractor. The agency, led by a man recently convicted of contempt, reportedly ignored a whistleblower's warning in March until a judge became involved in May, according to Kenya Insights.

A contract to widen 1.4 kilometers of road at the Port of Mombasa has escalated into a costly project, costing Sh8.3 billion, funded by taxpayers. The expenses include luxury items such as air-conditioned offices, diesel SUVs, and a Sh1.89 billion contingency fund, which a commercial lawyer suggests may conceal human intervention. Managing Director Captain William Ruto is under scrutiny due to a separate Sh31.2 billion procurement petition and a Sh1.9 billion discrepancy raised in Parliament.

The South African Motor Body Repairers’ Association (SAMBRA) has called on insurers to implement consistent relief measures related to fuel costs, citing that the ongoing volatility in fuel prices is creating significant financial strain on motor body repairers.