Medicines Safety Watch (Nigeria): NAFDAC says Deleject disposable needles are safe after finding the complained batch may have been compromised during transport or storage, and it tells distributors to use proper vehicles and conditions. Fintech & Compliance (Nigeria): The SEC orders capital market operators to freeze assets linked to nine terrorism-financing names on Nigeria’s sanctions list, while also admitting blockchain into its Accelerated Regulatory Incubation Programme. Payments & Markets (Africa): Airtel Africa weighs a London IPO for Airtel Money priced in US dollars (not pounds) to match its reporting currency and investor comparisons. Consumer Tech (Kenya): Anker enters Kenya with charging, portable power and audio products, betting on smartphone growth and rising mobile data use. E-commerce & Gifting (South Africa): NetFlorist reports 10m+ gifting occasions since 1999 and highlights after-hours buying patterns in 2026. Transport & Mobility (South Africa): Uber plans to phase out UberX in South Africa by end-August, reshaping its ride categories and pricing. Trade & Exports (Nigeria/China): Nigeria’s exports to China jump 80% to $2.3bn in H1 2026 under China’s zero-tariff regime, but officials stress Nigeria must export “better,” not just more. Energy & Industry (Nigeria): AFC leads a $2.5bn private placement into Dangote Petroleum Refinery, backing capacity expansion plans. Business Events (South Africa): CEM Africa 2026 returns to Cape Town (Aug 18–20) with a focus on scaling customer experience amid AI and rising expectations. Regulatory & Consumer Health (Kenya): Authorities warn consumers about fake Postinor-2 pills and urge vigilance on counterfeit batches.