Pharma Partnerships: ADCAN Pharma and Menarini formalised a UAE deal to locally manufacture and batch-release selected Menarini products, aiming to cut supply risks and speed patient access. Industrial Financing: Kenya plans a new supply-chain lending approach that prioritises manufacturers with confirmed orders, backed by a Samurai Loan to fund expansion in autos and parts. Health Demand Resilience: In Kenya, condom sales stayed strong in 2025 despite US donor cuts, with Trust condoms up to 27.3m units and PS Kenya revenue supported by programme income. Business Sentiment: South Africa’s SACCI Business Confidence Index inched up from April to May, helped by vehicle sales and exports, but still held back by tourism weakness and inflation worries. Mining Data Shift: Nigeria’s Solid Minerals Development Fund says “data is the new oil,” pushing exploration and mineral evaluation under the EMERGE initiative. Digital Connectivity: Namibia used ANGOTIC 2026 to deepen digital ties with Angola, including plans to leverage shared undersea cable routes for redundancy. Employer Compliance: South Africa’s proposed Employment Services Amendment Bill would require stricter document checks for foreign workers, with fines up to R100,000. Tanzania Budget Push: Tanzania unveiled 2026/27 incentives—tax holidays, VAT exemptions and fuel support—as grants fall 39.1%, targeting lower costs and more domestic revenue.