SMME Profit Momentum: South Africa’s Shoprite-backed State of the SMME report says more small businesses are growing and turning profitable, with 42% expanding (but “at scale” remains the sticking point). Digital Inclusion for Women: A new look at Africa’s digital push warns women are at risk of being left behind due to phone/data gaps, turning digital exclusion into economic exclusion. Trade & Value Addition in Uganda: Equity Group’s 2026 Uganda Trade and Investment Roadshow brought investors to local firms like Zigoti Coffee Works, focusing on financing, processing upgrades, and regional market access. Nigeria Power Capital Deployment: NSIA, Africa50 and SEforALL launched a $300m Nigeria Distributed Renewable Energy fund to back mini-grids and standalone solar for underserved communities and businesses. Liberia Justice Support: Sweden’s ambassador to Liberia says direct bilateral support is ending, but continued backing for post-war justice will flow through the UN/EU, with a push for a war and economic crimes court. Kenya Xenophobia Misinformation: A viral video tied to Kenya’s crackdown on foreign small businesses was debunked as an accident in Uganda. Crypto Deal Delays in South Africa: Proposed exchange-control curbs have reportedly paused at least R2.2bn in crypto-related deals, with firms warning of offshore or informal workarounds. Public Procurement Opens Doors (Zimbabwe): Zimbabwe’s MSME/co-op leaders were urged to actively bid for public procurement, framed as a job-creation and local-production lever.