Air Connectivity Push (Zimbabwe): Zimbabwe will host the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) Pilot Implementation Project Airshow in Harare on July 9–10 to speed up intra-African air liberalisation, tackle barriers in air service agreements, and improve people-and-goods connectivity. Trade & Agriculture (Zimbabwe–China): Zimbabwe shipped its first-ever blueberries consignment to China after a phytosanitary protocol, with the deal boosted by China’s zero-tariff policy for 53 African countries. Road Safety (Uganda): A bus-truck crash in northern Uganda killed 14 and injured 28, with police citing speeding and a pedestrian crossing as key factors. Ports & Cybersecurity (South Africa): South Africa’s port modernisation is accelerating, but experts warn cyberattacks could quickly disrupt the wider digital trade ecosystem; Transnet plans major upgrades including Durban Pier 2. Maritime Finance (Regional): Ethra Ship launched an operational real-world-asset protocol aimed at widening access to maritime vessel capital through tokenisation and verified operational performance. Logistics Operations (South Africa): Road freight operators are shifting focus from just fuel price to supply continuity and fuel quality as margins tighten amid port congestion and refining constraints. Security (South Africa): Police launched a manhunt after a security officer was shot on a Komatipoort farm, with suspects allegedly fleeing with items from the site.