China-Africa Trade: Shanghai Customs says China’s expanded zero-tariff treatment for African countries (from May 1) has already cut tariffs and boosted imports, with fresh fruit and flowers seeing lower per-container costs. Fuel Relief in Nigeria: NNPCL cut petrol again to about ₦1,150/litre, taking total cuts to ₦110 in under two weeks as crude prices fall and competition rises. Consumer & Retail Disruption (SA): Stax customers face delays as receivers and lenders work to unlock fulfilment after the activewear retailer’s collapse. Food & Jobs (SA): Limpopo avocado oil firm Ecovado won a national enterprise award to scale processing of rejected avocados, aiming to protect rural jobs and cut waste. Brand & Business Growth (Nigeria): PZ Cussons Nigeria reported a sharp jump in pre-tax profit to ₦77.32bn for FY26 YTD, alongside revenue growth. Ebola Cost Warning: UNDP estimates Ebola could cost Africa $3.6bn, push nearly 1m into poverty and threaten hundreds of thousands of jobs, with knock-on effects for trade and informal markets. Digital Travel (MENA): Wego partnered Saudi Arabia’s Hajj and Umrah ministry to launch an integrated digital Umrah booking platform. East Africa Logistics: ProCharter added four Nairobi air cargo corridors to boost faster regional freight links. Youth & Media: Infinix Kenya launched the HOT 70 series with Savara’s “HOT LIKE YOU” anthem celebrating the “Slash Youth Generation.”