Fashion & Social Media: Ivory Coast designers are breaking into global luxury circles, with Abidjan creatives getting noticed via Instagram and high-profile celebrity styling. Music Industry Recognition: Zimbabwean cultural commentator Usher Takudzwa Nyambi receives an invitation to join The Recording Academy as a Professional Member. Governance & Compliance: South Africa’s Public Protector says it’s investigating whether state bodies are enforcing food safety and hygiene rules in informal food businesses like spaza shops. Food Security & Supply Chains: Nigeria is losing an estimated 38 million tonnes of food post-harvest, blamed on weak handling, packaging and logistics. Digital & Telecom: Herotel says Amazon Leo satellite internet in South Africa proves the country is “open for business” when local partners and regulators are involved. Healthcare Marketing Angle: Aga Khan University Hospital warns Africa loses about $7bn yearly to medical tourism and argues for stronger local healthcare standards. AI in Retail: Pick n Pay pushes into delivery app competition with “Penny,” an AI shopping assistant that builds ingredient lists from photos and recipes. Skills & Jobs: South Africa’s IT talent gap is widening, with only 42% of applicants meeting job requirements, according to Pnet. Tourism Regulation: Nigeria’s private tourism sector urges lawmakers to review overlapping tourism laws (NIHOTOUR and NTDA) to reduce regulatory confusion. Regional Integration Media: African Newspage partners Africa Prosperity Network to amplify AfCFTA, free movement and borderless trade storytelling. Energy/Industry Investment: South Africa targets R750bn in investment via special economic zones to revive manufacturing.