Textile Circularity in Morocco: IFC says recycling textile offcuts is commercially viable, with trials turning 427 tons into new materials and targeting $1.9bn private investment plus 30,000+ jobs, while cutting carbon ~18% and water use 60%+. Consumer Protection in South Africa: The ARB ruled Jetour’s “from R4,999 per month” TV advert misleading for omitting key financing terms like deposits, residual values and repayment periods. Telecom Transparency in Nigeria: Airtel Nigeria launched a Web Data Calculator to help users estimate data use by activity, following subscriber complaints and MTN’s “Data on Trial” push. Logistics Expansion in Kenya: Uber applied for a Kenya courier licence to move into parcel delivery, riding growth in e-commerce logistics. World Cup Consumer Buzz: FIFA 2026 is driving promotions and deals, from food-and-drink offers to interactive fan tools like Tribuna.com’s Arabic bracket challenge. Energy Costs in Kenya: The energy ministry ordered a Ksh 0.02685/kWh electricity bill reduction and suspended a Kenya Power tariff review. South Africa Food & Trade: AgriSA reports a record R25.5bn agricultural trade surplus in Q1 2026, mainly from lower import costs. Nigeria Tax Modernisation: FG launched Rev360, a digital platform to improve tax compliance and revenue collection. Ethiopia Budget Signal: Ethiopia approved a draft federal budget of about $14.51bn, projecting strong growth momentum. South Africa Property Pressure: Investment in new homes fell 7.2% amid weaker housing delivery and household strain.