Banking Restructuring: South Africa’s African Bank has started consultations with unions over plans to cut about 1,200 jobs and close 90 branches to manage cost pressures. Household Credit Stress: TransUnion reports 39% of South Africans expect to miss at least one bill or loan repayment, with households “surviving” through adjustments as affordability tightens. Nigeria FX Turnaround: CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso says Nigeria’s net FX reserves have jumped to about $40bn from roughly $3bn, citing reforms restoring confidence. Development Finance for Agribusiness: Nigeria’s BOI secured a €60m EIB credit facility (part of a €85m package) to fund cocoa and dairy value addition, with 70% earmarked for those sectors. Energy & Industry Push: Toyota South Africa’s R10.4bn Hilux investment gets a boost from President Ramaphosa as a signal for local manufacturing. Climate Risk: A new assessment says climate change intensified extreme West African rainfall that drove deadly floods, making such events far more likely. UK Sanctions: The UK announced sanctions on illicit Sudan gold networks tied to war financing. Trade & Digital Trust: The EAC says it’s advancing cross-border e-commerce rules to make online shopping safer and more reliable across the region. Energy Transition Debate: Greenpeace renews opposition to Dangote’s $17bn Kenya coastal refinery, warning of major environmental and cultural risks.