Space & Skills: South Africa’s first entry into the International Space Settlement Design Competition paid off as a Western Cape team (“Team ZA”) won world champions, with seven learners from five schools taking the top spot after a national selection at UCT. Health Sovereignty: WHO chief Tedros says Africa must accelerate health sovereignty by boosting domestic financing, expanding publicly funded insurance and growing local medicine, vaccine and diagnostic manufacturing. Energy & Municipal Pressure: Government plans to raise Free Basic Electricity for indigent households from 50kWh to 200–300kWh, but Outa warns it could strain municipalities and paying customers unless qualification and funding mechanics are fixed. Trade & Jobs Push: The Government-Business Partnership launched Phase 3, targeting 3%+ growth and one million additional jobs by 2030, with economist John Loos saying reforms must go deeper than power and logistics fixes. Regional Business: Presidents Ramaphosa and Mnangagwa co-chair the Zimbabwe–South Africa Bi-National Commission, signing six cooperation instruments and setting up a business forum to turn commitments into trade and investment. Compliance & Labour: A Johannesburg MTN Butchery blitz turned chaotic when inspectors found cats feeding on meat and flagged missing expiry labels, as authorities checked labour, immigration and municipal bylaw compliance. Payments & Fintech: TerraPay teamed with Deutsche Bank to improve cross-border settlement and FX capabilities, highlighting the push for faster global payments. Mining & Industry Events: Electra Mining Africa 2026 is set for a sold-out, expanded 44,000m² show, with more exhibitors and a new Orange Zone. Wild Coast Legal Win: Activists welcomed a Constitutional Court ruling blocking Shell’s Wild Coast offshore exploration, calling it a win for communities and ocean protection.