Energy Security & LNG: Zululand Energy Terminal (ZET) has signed a heads of agreement with ExxonMobil to supply LNG for South Africa’s first LNG import terminal at Richards Bay, reinforcing the push to diversify power beyond coal. State-Owned Turnaround: The South African Post Office has asked a court to end its business rescue after cutting costs, paying creditors and returning to technical solvency, but at the cost of 4,300 jobs and hundreds of branch closures. Sugar Industry Rescue: Tongaat Hulett’s liquidation application was withdrawn after a last-minute deal involving the IDC and Vision Group, drawing hope that jobs and growers can be protected while foreign sugar dumping is tackled. Banking & Trade Growth: Standard Bank says intra-Africa trade and mid-sized company growth have created a R250bn revenue pool it wants to tap across Africa, with a focus on SMEs and cross-border clients. Urban Infrastructure Funding: The New Development Bank approved up to $1bn for upgrades to urban services across eight metros, including water, sanitation, electricity and waste management. Migration Pressure on Business: As anti-immigrant protests and deportation deadlines loom, Liberia says hundreds of its citizens in South Africa are seeking repatriation, highlighting the wider economic and reputational risk for the region. Crime & Markets: A key state witness in an R18m cocaine case was gunned down in Kensington, underscoring how violence is spilling into high-stakes business and legal processes. Consumer Health Watch: A local analysis flags very high sugar levels in some popular fizzy drinks on South African shelves, with implications for public health and household budgets.