Elections & Campaigning: South Africa’s Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma accused a political party of ignoring voter outreach and obsessing over “March and March” ahead of elections, sparking heated online debate. Opposition Momentum: In Nigeria’s Zamfara, ADC chairman Kabiru Garba says the “Zamfara First” agenda can unseat APC in 2027, urging disciplined grassroots mobilisation. Trade & Jobs: US President Trump signed an AGOA extension through December 2028, giving Kenya and other eligible exporters continued duty-free access and a boost for apparel jobs. Health Sector Investment: Tanzania is courting major US investors to build health-product manufacturing—pharmaceuticals, diagnostics and devices—aiming for technology transfer and job creation. Creative Economy & Employment: Nigeria’s FG unveiled Afrocentric Cultural Expo 2026, projecting over N125m in local economic injection and job-linked activity. Work & Welfare Pressure: A Gauteng woman says SASSA SRD grant rejection left her without income while she searches for work, highlighting how unemployment and bureaucracy collide. Illicit Trade & Consumer Risk: South Africa seized fake Springboks merchandise and production equipment worth over R1.5m in Johannesburg, while toy-makers warn counterfeit toys now take about 25% of the market. Regulatory Crackdown on Foreign Traders: Kenya ordered Tata Chemicals to “pack and go” over alleged regulatory failures, and also moved to shut foreign-owned small businesses, raising uncertainty for cross-border entrepreneurs.