Public Procurement Push: South Africa’s Black Business Council wants National Treasury to fast-finalise Public Procurement Act regulations, saying delays are blocking set-asides for black-owned, women- and youth-led firms and keeping big incumbents in control. Digital Identity for SMEs: Nigeria’s NiRA is exploring cheaper .ng domain bundles, SME domain vouchers and wholesale subsidies via partners like SMEDAN and the Bank of Industry to help small businesses build online presence. Branding in Local Language: Zimbabwean SMEs are urged to treat vernacular as a real brand asset, not decoration—because Shona/Ndebele can drive trust and comprehension alongside English’s prestige. Film Incentives Under Pressure: South Africa’s film and TV industry says government has agreed to revive a stalled incentive programme, but the real test is whether reforms cut bureaucracy and speed claims. Insurance for the Informal Economy: Kenyan insurers are redesigning products for irregular incomes, using flexible premiums and embedded insurance through digital platforms to reach informal workers and small businesses. Co-ops as Growth Engines: Zimbabwe highlights how co-operatives can unlock MSME potential, citing large membership bases and calling for better integration into formal markets. Trade Windfall for Industry: China’s zero-tariff access for African exports is already boosting imports, with Nigeria singled out as a key beneficiary—an opening for more local processing and non-oil exports.