Digital Economy Pause (Nigeria): Nigeria’s FG has ordered regulators to postpone enforcement of new internet platform and online intermediary rules, pending a harmonised national policy framework—aiming to reduce overlaps and protect consumer confidence. Big Tech Probe (Nigeria): President Tinubu directed the FCCPC to investigate Meta, Google, X and some generative AI platforms over alleged anti-competitive behaviour and unauthorized use of Nigerian news content, with media groups pushing for fair competition. Payments & Stablecoins (Africa): Flutterwave secured Circle Ventures investment and added USDC settlement, letting African merchants accept local payments and settle in dollar-linked stablecoin for faster, lower-cost cross-border flows. Retail & Consumer Trust (South Africa): Makro pulled a “racist” black baby doll listing after backlash, apologising for a third-party seller’s offensive description. Energy Costs (South Africa): Electricity tariff hikes from 1 July mean prepaid users get fewer units for the same spend, while postpaid bills rise directly—sparking fresh household cost-cutting talk. Fuel Market Shift (South Africa): ADNOC Distribution completed its acquisition of Shell Downstream South Africa in a ~$1bn deal, with plans to keep Shell branding via licensing and sell part of the stake to local empowerment and an ESOP. Trade Digitisation (Morocco): Morocco launched eTrade.ma, a national B2B e-commerce portal to help SMEs reach international buyers and simplify export processes. Logistics Boost (West Africa): Ocean Network Express launched the Mediterranean Africa Express (MAX) service linking West African ports to major global trade lanes. Consumer-facing Tech & Mobility (Kenya): Kenya Airways’ 787 turned back to Nairobi after a flight controls spoiler malfunction, with passengers safe. Sports Tourism (Durban, SA): eThekwini will negotiate a host city agreement for Cricket World Cup 2027, targeting tourism and local legacy benefits.