Energy & Industry Finance: Eskom says municipalities owe it over R120bn in overdue electricity debt, warning arrears could balloon to R358bn by 2031 if nothing changes. Logistics & EV Trials: GoMetro and flx EV kick off an independent 4,000 km electric truck super test across SA’s main freight routes, using Sany trucks and telematics to stress-test long-distance performance and charging compatibility. SME Trade Finance: ITC and Access Bank launch a three-year SME push across 14 African countries, starting with a pilot in Ghana to expand financing, market access and skills. Cloud Infrastructure: AFRICLOUD opens a Lagos region and enables local-currency payments for cloud services across Africa, aiming to cut cross-border traffic and dollar-payment friction. Agriculture & Disease Control: TLU SA backs moves to let qualifying private firms collaborate with the ARC to scale up foot-and-mouth disease vaccine production under licensing and strict quality controls. Circular Construction: Limpopo artisan Martin Maupa wins an Artisans of Mzansi innovation award for bricks made from chrome mining waste, targeting retail scale and SABS approval. Vehicle Market Signals: Cars.co.za launches its Industry Report 2026 at DealerCon, pointing to affordability pressure and the continued rise of Chinese brands. Climate Risk Push: Global leaders issue an open letter urging universal solar access as extreme El Niño impacts loom. Security & Crime: A mass shooting at a KwaMakhutha house party kills at least 11, renewing focus on high-casualty attacks.