Digital Infrastructure Boost: WIOCC secured a combined $300m from Africa Finance Corporation and Vision International Investment to expand Africa’s open-access fibre, data centres, and subsea cable assets. E-hailing Shock in Uganda: Uber shut down ride-hailing in Uganda and Nigeria on Sept 2, citing a review of priorities; the move also comes as Uber cuts about 10% of its global workforce and pivots toward autonomous rides. AI Mobility Push: Just a day after the Africa exits, Uber launched autonomous ride-hailing in London with Wayve-powered electric vehicles and human monitors. Oil Market Update: Uganda named its export crude blend “Pearl Sweet” as Tilenga-Kingfisher-EACOP nears production, describing it as low-sulphur and medium-light. Connectivity for Businesses: Starlink entered Uganda’s enterprise market via a partnership between Roke Telkom and Paratus Uganda. Public Health Watch: Africa CDC says it’s still too early to declare the DRC Ebola outbreak under control, even as cases decline toward a plateau. Child Online Safety: UNICEF reports up to 20 million children face online sexual abuse or exploitation each year, with social media driving much of it. Youth & Skills: MTN Uganda committed UGX 500m for the MTN Changemakers initiative, backing community projects across health, education, water, environment, and economic empowerment.