Fuel & downstream pressure in Nigeria: Private depots in Nigeria lifted petrol prices again after Dangote Refinery paused gantry loading, with pump and ex-depot rates rising across major cities as marketers cite downstream uncertainty. Regulation & consumer lending in Nigeria: A Lagos court ruled FCCPC can regulate airtime/data credit but cannot issue telecom licences, while FCCPC says it will resume enforcement of DEON digital lending rules that could tighten compliance for operators like MTN and Airtel. Telecom market rules in Kenya: Kenya’s regulator introduced new licensing requirements for firms importing and distributing communications equipment, requiring a Communications Equipment Distributor licence. South Africa alcohol tax debate: Treasury’s graded alcohol excise proposal sparked pushback from beer industry groups warning it could boost illicit trade and raise job risks. Energy costs & billing complexity (SA): South African businesses recovered over R600m from disputed energy charges using a financial control system, highlighting growing tariff and contract complexity. New vehicle launches (SA): BYD expanded its SHARK 6 range with the SHARK 6 Performance plug-in hybrid bakkie, adding power and higher towing capacity. Consumer tech & services: Kenya Power scheduled maintenance outages across 10 counties, while South Africa’s rooftop solar boom is drawing attention to virtual power plant regulation.