SME Cash & Capital: Moneda Investment raised N6bn via commercial paper, oversubscribed at 120%, to expand financing across Africa’s natural-resource value chains and support local-content SMEs. Energy Access for Businesses: All On and PowerGen will back new Nigeria mini-grids through mezzanine funding, targeting 9MW, 6,000 connections and about 41,000 beneficiaries. Farmers Get Loan Windows: Tanzania’s EADB and TADB signed a 50bn/- deal to expand affordable credit for smallholders and micro agri-food enterprises, with a special focus on rural farmers and women. Local Supply Chains & Cashflow: South African SMMEs face growth blockers from slow customer payment cycles, high logistics costs and ESG compliance burdens—speakers urged corporates to change procurement practices. SME Scaling via Mentorship/Capital: 22 On Sloane aims to raise R1bn for startups and MSMEs through Sloane Capital, after acquiring key licences. Trade & Logistics Fixes: Eastern Africa horticulture stakeholders meet in Nairobi to tackle border delays, transport costs and cold-chain gaps, alongside launching a regional horticulture council. Digital Commerce Shift: Kenya’s live commerce is already here—now the question is how fast it can scale for traders and buyers. Entrepreneur Spotlight: South Africa’s Naturals Beauty grew from a mother’s kitchen solution for her autistic son and won Nedbank Business Ignite 2026. Skills for Medical Oxygen: RIX Industries and Build Health International will train biomedical technicians in Rwanda to keep high-pressure oxygen compressors running. Competition Policy: Gambia hosted an ECOWAS competition conference to strengthen fair markets and protect local businesses.