HIV Prevention Breakthrough (South Africa): South Africa has officially rolled out Lenacapavir, a twice-yearly injectable HIV prevention drug, starting at 360 public facilities across six provinces, aiming to reach 3 million people in three years. Pharma Supply & Localisation (Nigeria): Nigeria’s Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Group reaffirmed a push for 70% local medicine production, alongside plans for the 2026 Nigeria Pharma Manufacturers Expo. Consumer Protection Crackdown (Nigeria): Plateau State saw 572 pharmacies and patent medicine outlets sealed by the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria for violations including illegal practices and mishandling of controlled medicines. Digital Lending Clampdown (Kenya): Kenya’s Microfinance Bill 2026 targets abusive digital lenders with limits on debt recovery, interest exposure, and stronger Central Bank oversight. Retail Pressure (South Africa): TFG plans to close 100 underperforming stores and cut inventory buys as consumers stay cautious and online sales rise. Energy & Trade (South Africa/Nigeria): Eskom signed an LNG terminal deal for its Richards Bay gas-to-power project, while Nigeria’s Dangote refinery hit 700,000 bpd in tests, reshaping fuel export flows across Africa. Market Access (Nigeria): Nigeria’s FCCPC is pushing to liberalise the airtime credit and data advance market by dismantling Optasia’s long-standing dominance, aiming to curb capital flight.