Electricity Market Reform: South Africa’s draft electricity pricing policy is out, but Business Leadership South Africa says SAWEM’s delayed rollout still needs clear timelines to unlock a truly competitive market. Municipal Pay & Service Delivery: KZN COGTA has launched an investigation into alleged non-payment of Zululand District Municipality salaries, ordering remedial steps within 48 hours, while Vodacom Business highlights smart utility modernisation that’s creating local jobs. Industrial Policy & Jobs: South Africa’s dtic calls for coordinated support across the stainless steel value chain to cut energy and logistics costs, boost beneficiation and protect jobs. Corporate & HR/Tech Moves: Atos appoints Paul Potgieter as Head of Middle East & Türkiye, while Accenture and osapiens help DS Smith improve EU deforestation regulation traceability across its EMEA supply chain. Security & Social Impact: A Heritage Day mass shooting at KwaNdelu Shisanyama in KwaNdelu, Lwandle, has left 10 dead as police investigate; President Ramaphosa also urged South Africans to actively defend against GBV, xenophobia and racial division. Health Workforce: Uganda faces a serious staffing risk as WHO reports nearly one-third of health workers intend to leave or quit. Energy/Infrastructure Investment: Kenya’s Lamu East Africa Oil Refinery is set for groundbreaking, aiming to reduce fuel import dependence and position the country as a regional processing hub.