BRICS Watch: The BRICS Summit in New Delhi (Sept 12–13) will test whether an expanded bloc can turn political weight into practical cooperation on finance, trade, digital infrastructure, AI, climate, food and energy security—despite big differences among members. Humanitarian Response: South Africa’s evacuation exercise for Ghanaians affected by xenophobic attacks has ended, with the final 41 returnees arriving in Accra; Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa says a full account of evacuation spending will be disclosed after an RTI push. Power & Regulation: Nersa has opened public comment on Eskom’s proposed 8.83% tariff structure for 2027/28 (submissions due Oct 2), focusing on how revenue is split between fixed and variable charges. Energy Accountability: Eskom says Daily Investor materially misreported FY2026 diesel spending, correcting the actual OCGT spend and load-factor figures. Mining & Labour: Workers at Sibanye-Stillwater’s platinum and palladium operation are protesting proposed contract changes, with strikes continuing while union demands benefits be preserved. Digital Infrastructure & Industry: Vertiv will showcase critical digital infrastructure solutions for Africa’s mining sector at Electra Mining Africa 2026 in Johannesburg. Tourism Leadership: Africa’s tourism leaders gather in Polokwane for the Africa Tourism Leadership Forum, with delegates from dozens of countries discussing resilience and growth.