Power & Infrastructure: Azura Power buys a majority stake in South Africa’s Enpower Trading, signalling a fresh push into the local electricity trading market. South Africa also delayed a private-sector transmission build RFP by six months, pushing the first phase to 2027 and slowing grid expansion. Cape Town plans to demolish “highways to nowhere” and replace them with a link bridge, promenade and new Foreshore neighbourhood. Transport & Logistics: The Gautrain’s next 15-year concession has reached financial close via Sihamba Sonke Mobility, with Motseng Investment Holdings in the consortium. Energy Costs: Petrol could jump by about R3/litre next week, with prices flirting with R30/litre, while diesel faces record highs amid global oil and rand pressure. Agriculture & Food Systems: El Niño risks are expected to intensify, with knock-on effects for farming, processing and export timing. Omnia opened a Stellenbosch analytical services facility to speed up soil and plant tissue testing for producers. Mining & Industry: Experts gathered at Wits to map sustainable mining futures. Education & Skills: AVBOB’s literacy push grows with its 77th container library and more rural learners reached. National Teaching Awards spotlight standout educators. Governance & Compliance: Home Affairs extended branch hours for Smart ID applications as the green ID book is phased out. Property: Sapoa appointed Steven Brown as president, urging more local investment to grow the sector.