September Employment

Canada raised study permit fund requirements again on Sept 1, 2026. See the new amounts by family size, what's behind them, and who's affected.

A report released by Amnesty International on September 21, 2026, alleges that AFC/M23 combatants have engaged in severe human rights abuses against artisanal miners in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The report further accuses the group of facilitating the illicit export of conflict minerals, specifically gold and coltan, into Rwanda.

These findings raise significant concerns regarding the supply chain integrity of minerals sourced from the region. The allegations of human rights violations and illegal cross-border trafficking underscore the ongoing challenges in regulating the extractive sector and enforcing international standards in conflict-affected areas.

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has publicly dismissed doping allegations directed at Kenya's bid for the 2029 World Athletics Championships. Emphasising the government's commitment to transparency, Murkomen asserted that the state is actively pursuing anti-doping measures.

As part of these efforts, the government is reportedly cracking down on pharmacists and other individuals involved in the illicit supply of performance-enhancing substances. The move is intended to bolster the credibility of Kenya's international sporting reputation and ensure compliance with global anti-doping standards.

The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched a comprehensive initiative to overhaul the nation's road transport sector. Officials have characterised the current state of the industry as significantly outdated, noting that it currently lags nearly a century behind global standards.

This reform effort is expected to introduce new regulatory frameworks and infrastructure standards aimed at modernising transport operations. Stakeholders in the logistics and transport sectors should anticipate potential shifts in compliance requirements as the government moves to align the industry with contemporary international benchmarks.

The Federal Government has initiated a major overhaul of Nigeria's road transport sector. Officials state that Nigeria's road transport is currently "nearly a century behind" global standards.

The approval for a new data centre in Cape Town has been suspended following the filing of a formal legal appeal. While the specific grounds for the challenge were not detailed, the development halts the project's progression pending further administrative or judicial review.

This suspension underscores the complexities of land-use and environmental compliance in South Africa. Developers and stakeholders must navigate a rigorous regulatory framework where public interest and legal challenges can significantly impact project timelines and operational certainty.

The Film and Publication Board (FPB) has formally approved a new digitisation and artificial intelligence strategy as part of its five-year strategic plan. This initiative aims to bolster the board's capacity to monitor, analyse, and classify online content through a combination of automated tools and human oversight.

For streaming platforms, social media companies, and online publishers, this shift signals a move toward more proactive and technologically intensive enforcement of the Films and Publications Act. The integration of international networks and AI suggests that entities operating in the South African digital space should prepare for increased regulatory scrutiny and more robust enforcement actions.

Tsakane Matlala, wife of corruption-accused businessman Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala, is among four people arrested in Gauteng over an alleged scheme to fraudulently secure a R95,000-a-month Waterkloof lease using a false eSwatini royal identity — all four are due in court Wednesday.

A political dispute has emerged between Kenyan President William Ruto and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua regarding the government-to-government (G2G) petroleum importation model. President Ruto has defended the framework, arguing that it successfully eliminated middlemen and resulted in lower fuel costs for the country.

Conversely, Gachagua has challenged the efficacy of the arrangement, citing concerns raised by Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni. The disagreement highlights ongoing regional tensions and domestic scrutiny over the transparency and economic impact of Kenya’s current fuel procurement strategy.

The U.S. Supreme Court is currently considering a request from the Trump administration to utilise the Department of Homeland Security’s Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) database. The administration seeks to leverage this tool to identify noncitizens on voter rolls, a move that has significant implications for election administration and federal data usage.

This follows a notable precedent set by the Court, which previously affirmed the President's authority to remove federal agency heads, such as the former FTC Commissioner. These developments collectively reflect a broader trend of the judiciary addressing the scope of executive power and the intersection of federal databases with state-level administrative functions.