SME Finance Push (Nigeria): Nigeria’s industry ministry says capital importation hit about $21bn in the first 10 months of 2025 and that 115,000+ MSMEs accessed grants, loans and trade finance, as it reviews industrial policy delivery. Tourism Spend (South Africa): KwaZulu-Natal forecasts 920,320 winter visitors (June 26–July 20) and about R1.9bn in tourism revenue, a boost for local operators. SME Credit Line (Nigeria): Wema Bank secured a €50m EIB Global facility to expand lending for SMEs, with at least half earmarked for youth and women, plus climate-focused technical support. SME Digital Momentum (South Africa): Mastercard’s SME Confidence Index reports 80% online payment acceptance among South African SMEs and 43% expecting revenue growth, pointing to stronger digital foundations. Export Standards (Eswatini): Eswatini’s proposed ESWASA law aims to make standards compliance more enforceable to help SMEs reach bigger markets and unlock exports. Risk Watch (South Africa): A report flags a 24bn-record breach exposure risk for SMEs, warning that compromised staff login accounts can cascade across tools. Local Growth (Cameroon): IFC selects seven Cameroonian firms for an investment readiness programme to improve governance and access financing. Displaced Economies (East Africa): A new report estimates refugees and IDPs generate $27bn annually, but lack banking and credit infrastructure—creating investment opportunities in entrepreneurship, agriculture, and services. Trade & Markets (Oman–Tanzania): Oman will take part in Tanzania’s Saba Saba Exhibition with a pavilion of 24 companies to boost exports and partnerships. Talent & Retention (Accounting SMEs): ACCA launches an SMP Talent Management Toolkit to help small accounting practices recruit, upskill and retain staff amid AI-driven change.