Fuel Affordability Shock (South Africa): Petrol has jumped to breach the R30-a-litre mark, with 95-octane up to R30.25 and diesel also rising—economists warn this will feed into inflation and could trigger another interest-rate hike. Currency & Cost of Living (Nigeria): The naira edged up at NAFEM as forex turnover surged, while gold prices in Nigeria slid to around N180,000/g amid a stronger currency and a hawkish Fed. Power Reliability (Nigeria): Electricity generation fell 37% and DISCOs logged huge complaint volumes, with metering and billing issues driving consumer frustration. Consumer Protection (Southern Africa): South Africa’s funeral cover can cost up to 10x more when bought individually vs group cover, and the CCPC flagged a voluntary Isuzu RG19 brake-related recall for Zambia. Retail & Investing (Kenya): Safaricom’s Ziidi Trader platform is drawing heavy IPO traffic as Quickmart lists, and Ziidi Shari’ah adds Shari’ah-compliant money-market investing via M-Pesa channels. Digital Finance & Trust (Nigeria): Banking communicators are urged to prioritise credibility and ethics as financial services digitise. Industrial Push (Nigeria): Tinubu reiterated Nigeria’s plan to stop exporting raw materials and become Africa’s “industrial workshop.” Regional Trade & Agriculture (Kenya): China’s zero-tariff push is helping Kenyan avocados reach tariff-free markets, while Chinese beekeeping know-how is boosting women-led honey businesses in Baringo. Aerospace & Defence (Morocco): Lockheed’s first F-16 Block 72 for Morocco completed its maiden flight, and Indian firm MKU plans a Morocco plant for electro-optics and protection gear. Energy for Industry (Nigeria): MAN says manufacturers spent ₦1.35trn on alternative power in 2025, underscoring how unreliable electricity keeps costs high.