SME Finance Boost (South Africa): Creation Capital has listed the Creation Yield Fund on the Cape Town Stock Exchange to plug a roughly $21bn gap in funding for underserved SMEs, targeting R3bn and starting with R300m via a regulated note structure that channels debt to small and mid-market firms. Connectivity for Rural Businesses (South Africa): Herotel will distribute Amazon Leo’s satellite broadband under the evry brand, with commercial launch expected in 2027, aiming to reach homes and small businesses where fibre and fixed wireless can’t economically reach. Digital Credit Shift (Kenya): Visa says digital lenders are reshaping Kenya’s unsecured lending, with 200+ licensed providers and mobile lending growing fast as borrowers demand instant, mobile-first approvals. Trade & Growth Networks (Global/SME): WASME’s Global Business Convergence Summit 2026 wrapped up on World SME Day, bringing diplomats and MSME leaders together to “Connect. Collaborate. Prosper.” Aviation Demand Signal (Ghana): Emirates added capacity at Accra, raising services to 11 weekly flights, reinforcing Ghana’s role as a West African travel and trade gateway. Cyber Risk for SMBs (South Africa/Global): Sophos reports 79% of ransomware starts with compromised identities, with phishing and malicious email leading initial access. Local Enterprise Spotlight (South Africa): CourierIT positions itself as a nationwide delivery partner for SMMEs, betting on better customer experience and logistics coverage. Energy Access Angle (Africa): Multiple pieces push the case that decentralised renewables and cross-border power integration are key to unlocking SME productivity by fixing unreliable electricity.