Corporate Rescue Watch: OK Zimbabwe has restarted operations after securing US$15m in bank guarantees, with 44 of 77 branches back on shelves—good news for local suppliers, but survival still depends on deeper financial stability. Governance & Compliance: A Transnet official linked to Inseta’s audit and risk committee is accused of “double-dipping” by drawing pay while also working for the state, raising fresh questions about public-sector rules and enforcement. Skills, Jobs & Capital: Family offices are shifting from just wealth custodians to active private-market investors, signalling a broader move toward more institutional-style governance in South Africa’s investment ecosystem. Consumer Pressure: Woolworths’ internal food inflation (4.7%) is outpacing Checkers (2%), reigniting debate over whether premium pricing still makes sense for shoppers. Trade & Payments: BRICS is exploring cross-border payments that could connect digital rails and central bank digital currencies, aiming to cut friction in member trade. Child Protection Online: South African experts warn teens are selling sexual content on platforms like OnlyFans, often via mainstream social media, as authorities tighten focus on online exploitation. Health Supply Risk: India flags a rabies vaccine batch as substandard/spurious after potency failures—an alert with implications for vaccine trust and access. Business & Tech: Apple is challenging a Johannesburg company over alleged counterfeit iPhones seized at OR Tambo, seeking court orders to trace supply chains.