Energy & Grid Reliability: Zimbabwe’s ZESA says a fault on the Warren–Alaska 330kV line triggered a nationwide blackout, with power restored to most bulk supply points by 22:00 using imports from Eskom and Mozambique’s Hydro Cahora Bassa. Construction Safety: South Africa’s Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is rolling out tougher building safety regulations and a new framework after deadly construction incidents, with Minister Dean Macpherson pointing to weak enforcement and workmanship. Fuel Retail M&A: UAE’s ADNOC Distribution has agreed to buy Shell’s South African downstream business for about $1bn (R16.25bn), covering roughly 580 stations and wholesale, aviation and marine operations. Automotive Compliance & Recall: MISA backs the latest Jaguar Land Rover recall but warns that road-safety risks demand urgent, well-managed recall campaigns and adequate technician training. Industrial Investment & Credit: Afreximbank chief George Elombi argues fair, evidence-based credit ratings are key to Africa’s industrialisation and sovereignty as the bank holds an investment-grade rating. Local Industry Growth: AfriSam warns concrete product makers face a margin squeeze from rising input and transport costs, pushing tighter quality control and efficiency. Payments & Compliance (Gaming): SCCG and Frame partner to deliver unified payments and compliance for online sportsbooks and iGaming providers. Agriculture Policy: AgriSA CEO Johann Kotzé says the biggest levers for agriculture sit largely outside the agriculture minister’s control, highlighting how exports depend on multiple departments and infrastructure. Township Enterprise: TEA’s Kasi Pitching Challenge heads to Mahikeng after investing over R2.54m in township businesses and creating thousands of youth opportunities.