SME Capacity Building (Ghana): CSIR-SARI and AATF’s TAAT II Maize Project trained 60 SMEs in biofortified maize on business planning, costing, bookkeeping, grain aggregation and buyer negotiations to help them qualify for credit. Trade & Export Growth (Ghana–Netherlands): GEPA and the Netherlands’ CBI signed an MoU to boost Ghana’s non-traditional exports to the EU, with horticulture a priority and support on EU compliance, cold-chain and food safety. AfCFTA Reality Check: A Business Africa/ITC discussion says many micro, small and medium firms still can’t access AfCFTA benefits due to infrastructure gaps, border friction and limited trade finance. Digital Tools for SMEs (Kenya): Zoho partnered with KNCCI to give eligible members KES 65,000 in Zoho Wallet Credits plus onboarding and training to speed cloud adoption. Fintech for Informal Trade (South Africa): Pepkor plans to merge Flash with Shop2Shop in a R21.3bn deal, aiming to build a merchant-focused FintechCo for township and cash-heavy businesses. Security Pressure on Small Shops (South Africa): Reports from Bonteheuwel describe extortion-linked intimidation of spaza/tuckshop owners, including alleged firearm offers. Justice Access (South Africa): Small Claims Court monetary jurisdiction rises from R20,000 to R30,000 from 1 Aug 2026 to cut costs and delays for small disputes. Energy for Business (Nigeria): BloombergNEF says Nigeria is among Africa’s fastest-growing solar markets as outages and tariffs push households and SMEs toward rooftop and off-grid power. Tourism as a Business Engine (Ghana): Ghana Tourism Authority doubles down on heritage and diaspora tourism around slave camps/routes and Emancipation Day events.