Fuel & Transport: Marketers are routing more trucks to Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery after a diesel price drop, widening the gap versus Lagos depots and easing costs for high-volume buyers. Infrastructure Delivery: Nigeria’s FEC has approved about ₦438bn for road projects plus trailer park concessions under PPPs, with multiple state corridors and rehabilitation works listed. Energy & Industry Planning: Ghana’s AGI is urging the nuclear programme be treated as a strategic national project, calling for coordinated financing and faster movement toward construction readiness to support long-term industrial growth. Trade & SME Enablement: Namibia-focused coverage highlights how SMEs can break into new economic frontiers only if they become “bankable” for contracts and exports, not just finance-ready. Digital Commerce for Local Firms: Kenya’s TLG Trade helps physical businesses launch online shops with marketing and escrow tools to boost visibility and sales. AI for Business Value: Accenture argues AI investment is outpacing impact unless operating models are redesigned for scaled execution. Connectivity & Logistics: The Trans-Kalahari Railway project has entered procurement after feasibility work, targeting improved access to Botswana’s minerals and strengthening Walvis Bay’s role. Women in Mining: WiM-Africa is pushing earlier STEM/TVET pipelines to build Africa’s future minerals workforce. Policy & Governance: Algeria approved a roadmap to deploy AI in public services using sovereign models, domestic data hosting, and stronger protections.