Energy & Industry: Oando reported H1 2026 production up 16% and facility uptime at 92%, while Envision and Sasol advanced a green hydrogen design study for Sasolburg, aiming to integrate renewables, storage and electrolysers for lower-carbon fuels. Trade & Commodities: South Africa earned over R261bn from six major commodity exports in the first half, with precious metals and coal boosting earnings. Mining Modernisation: A Mining Modernisation Showcase warned many miners are still focused on doing “the same things better” rather than meaningful modernisation, with sustainability often treated as secondary. Digital Infrastructure: EAAIF backed telecom towers and pan-African fibre expansion in the DRC and across its network, committing $82.8m. Finance & Banking: Standard Bank launched a Shari’ah-compliant floorplan for dealerships, and NCBA shareholders in Kenya are set for a bigger payout as profit rose 12.2%. Green Growth: Founders Foundation kicked off a Green Economy Accelerator with 13 entrepreneurs, and SA-H2 closed its first R3bn for green hydrogen-linked investments. Manufacturing & Logistics: Toyota SA hit its strongest monthly sales of 2026 in July, while Prospecton’s Umlazi Canal upgrade feasibility work is set to unlock investment and protect industrial assets.