Fuel Pricing Crackdown: Nigeria’s FCCPC warns oil marketers after only marginal petrol price drops despite crude falling, threatening sanctions for exploitative pricing. Electricity Leadership Change: Ikeja Electric appoints a new acting CEO as it navigates persistent outage and billing frustrations in Nigeria’s power market. Water Affordability Pressure: Nairobi’s water authority intensifies action against illegal water theft and expands “water ATMs” to curb reliance on costly vendors. Tobacco Bill Backlash: Kenya’s tobacco control amendment faces wider pushback as traders demand nationwide public participation, warning of illicit trade and job losses. Digital Lending Shift: Uganda’s Numida expands into Kenya with a move from fast loans to longer-term MSME financing. Retail Succession Watch: South Africa’s Dis-Chem faces a leadership transition as founder Ivan Saltzman retires, raising questions on maintaining its consumer edge. Agribusiness Profit Boost: Zambia’s Zambeef reports a sharp first-half profit jump on improved margins and steadier operations. Smartphone Market Signal: A global forecast flags falling smartphone shipments as prices rise, pointing to a premium shift that will shape consumer demand across Africa.