Mining Update: Ironveld says its Limpopo dense media separation plant is now in sustained production, running 16 hours a day on a double shift and producing in-spec magnetite plus about 1 t/h maghemite, with three clients already secured and a larger buyer set for first samples. Retail Logistics for Africa: A Reuters report shows how shoppers without bank cards or street addresses are buying from Amazon and Walmart via “hidden pipelines” and package-forwarding depots, using mobile money and GPS delivery to reach doorsteps. Manufacturing Focus: South Africa’s 2026 Manufacturing Indaba in Johannesburg puts manufacturing-led growth, local production and investment on the agenda as the sector grapples with weak demand and logistics bottlenecks. Energy & Safety: Fire-safety coverage highlights the risks of uninspected rooftop solar and the need for better detection in bigger warehouses, while access-control stories warn that security measures must not block emergency egress. Diamond Industry Shock: Bench Marks Foundation flags potential job and community impacts from De Beers’ planned Venetia production pause as the diamond market weakens. Tech & AI in Enterprise: Snowflake and AWS announce a $6bn multi-year push to accelerate agentic AI adoption, aiming to move customers from pilots to production. Labour Dispute: Workers at Casa-Mia Biscuit Manufacturing protest alleged unfair labour practices, including long shifts and missing benefits.