SME Finance Boost (Zambia): Bank of Zambia pledged K5bn for a Small Business Growth Initiative to widen affordable MSME lending via credit guarantees, technical support and a learning platform, with rollout expected by September/October. SME Credit Shift (Tanzania): President Samia urged banks to translate financial inclusion gains into cheaper credit and real business growth, pushing regulators to respond to complaints about borrowing costs. UK–Nigeria Growth Push: The UK and Nigeria launched a £15m, three-year Growth Programme to unlock private investment, back small businesses and support digital economy reforms through SPRIRET. SME Policy in Nigeria: New tax-regime guidance is driving more legal tax planning as firms restructure to claim incentives and deductions while compliance pressure rises. Local Supplier Development (South Africa): Isuzu committed R510m to develop local suppliers for the D-Max programme, creating jobs and expanding locally made components. Spaza Fund Friction (South Africa): Questions persist over the R500m spaza support fund, with only R179.6m disbursed and many applications stalled over licensing and compliance gaps. Business Climate Watch (Morocco): Morocco topped Africa’s business climate ranking in a CIAN barometer, citing reforms, stability and infrastructure—while warning that customs and regulatory complexity still need work. Entrepreneurship Systems (Cameroon): A rural job-creation pitch won third place at an Africa summit by turning savings circles into bank-accepted credit records to help villagers start businesses. World Cup as Business Opportunity: Coverage highlights how the 2026 World Cup can spur tourism and small-business demand, from local viewing hubs to broader brand and trade chances.