Minimum Wage Watch: South Africa’s National Minimum Wage Commission has opened public consultations for the 2027 review, after the hourly rate rose to R30.23 in Feb 2026—domestic workers could see it climb above R31.56 if inflation stays near 4.4%. Work & Growth: Pick n Pay says online sales are rising and clothing is recovering, while Boxer’s turnover grew 7.2% (and 2.2% like-for-like) as consumers stay tight. Jobs & Energy: Namibia kicks off a public consultation on climate funding for industrial decarbonisation, aiming to shape sector transformation investment plans. Oil & Investment: Nigeria’s NUPRC targets $30bn–$50bn from 22 offshore projects between 2026 and 2030, linking investment to jobs and energy security. Cross-Border Migration: Ceuta faces shortages after a migrant influx, as Europe’s border controls and legal routes remain under pressure. Leadership & HR: Air India appoints aviation veteran Tewolde Gebremariam as CEO/MD, signaling a new execution-and-expansion phase. Workplace Safety/Compliance: South Africa’s Club Med resort case continues as a French employee faces rape and sexual assault charges. AI for Development: A World Bank report says developing countries may gain more from AI than they lose, with lower job automation risk than high-income economies.