Sovereign Credit Boost: Fitch upgraded South Africa’s long-term rating to BB from BB- for the first time in nearly 21 years, citing prudent fiscal management, widening primary surpluses and easing energy/logistics constraints. HIV Prevention Rollout: President Ramaphosa officially launched Lenacapavir, a twice-yearly injection to help prevent HIV, aiming to reach 3 million people over three years and paving the way for local manufacturing via a voluntary licence. Retail Watch: Mr Price shares jumped after resilient earnings and improved margins, though management warned inflation and interest-rate reversals could still pressure consumers. Debt Collection Shift: Industry voices say some South Africans are increasingly using AI voice agents to discuss overdue accounts, reflecting the emotional strain of debt and the scale of impaired credit records. Mining/Capital Markets: B2i Digital signed on as official marketing partner for 121 Mining Investment New York, set for June 15-16, linking mining firms with North American investors. Trade & Industry Links: Kenya and South Africa agreed to remove trade barriers affecting tea, with leaders framing it as support for small farmers and regional integration. Logistics & Cost Pressure: Transporters warn that rising fuel, maintenance, insurance, tolls and compliance costs are outpacing haulage rates, pushing up prices. Food Security Risk: Commentary flags that stolen Ukrainian grain is a wider food-security concern for Africa, tied to trust and transparency in maritime supply chains.