Public Safety & Weather: South Africa’s CoGTA urged extreme caution as heavy snowfall and icy conditions disrupt travel across Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal and Free State. Digital Government Services: South Africa’s Home Affairs reported a 61% drop in system downtime after digital upgrades, cutting lost working hours from 35,426 to 13,867. Local Governance & Services: Oil City (Pennsylvania) approved a shared-services deal letting Fire Chief Tim Alex also serve as county director of public safety/emergency management. Education Workforce: Education ministry support workers in South Africa gave government 15 working days to clarify job status, pay and benefits or face collective action. Public Finance & Accountability: Somalia’s Auditor General flagged weak internal controls and asset management, including compliance gaps in foreign postings and vehicle records. Fraud & Cybersecurity: Tanzania moved to curb mobile fraud via regulator-security coordination, while Qatar’s commerce ministry warned users to verify official links to avoid phishing. Planning & Regulation: UK housing authorities updated Responsible Actors Scheme enforcement guidance, and US counties advanced data-center moratoriums amid zoning fights. Institutional Governance: Malaysia debated Lembaga Tabung Haji reforms and a bailout over mismanagement/embezzlement, with calls for full public reporting. Public Space Development: Ethiopia’s PM Abiy cited Addis Ababa’s Friendship Park as a model for revenue, jobs and inclusion.