Debt & Household Pressure: South Africa’s Zero Debt urges borrowers to use regulated debt review before winter arrears turn into defaults, highlighting how debt counsellors can restructure payments and pause legal action. Food Safety & Consumer Protection: SAHPRA launches a public push against fake medicines and substandard drugs, warning consumers to watch for red flags as illicit health products keep flooding the market. Trade & Industry Regulation: South Africa’s ITAC starts a safeguard investigation into imports of certain cold-rolled steel products after ArcelorMittal SA complained of import-driven injury. Digital Finance Policy: Nigeria’s Tinubu signs an Executive Order to harmonise virtual-asset regulation via a new Virtual Asset Council, aiming to curb fraud, money laundering and enforcement gaps. Retail & Convenience: Sandwich Baron leans into online ordering and free delivery for winter gatherings, while PEP’s “Lay-by Buddy” invites shoppers to settle someone else’s lay-by in 67 seconds for Mandela Day. Consumer Markets & Growth: Kenya advances a Sh1 trillion meat-industry plan with digital livestock tracking (ANITRAC) and traceability reforms to unlock export access. Cross-Border Business: Cape Town hosts an India-Africa entrepreneurship summit as bilateral trade tops $100bn, with India imports surging into the province.