Afreximbank Leadership: Afreximbank appointed Peter Adeshola Olowononi as Director of Regional Operations for Southern Africa, effective May 1, moving from his prior role covering Anglophone West Africa including The Gambia. Jobs & Data Trust: The Trade Minister told lawmakers employment rose by 163,660 from 2023 to 2026 in preliminary Labour Force Survey figures, while MPs pressed for clearer survey methodology ahead of the end-June release. Fertiliser Supply & Farming Costs: Government kept fertiliser at D1,100 per bag for 2026, backed by a D1.601bn subsidy, with farmers urged to buy only from NFSPMC depots, seccos and approved agents. Food Prices Policy: The Trade Minister said government will not introduce price controls, citing a liberal market approach while monitoring stocks and port clearance costs. Tourism vs Mining: GTBoard and the Department of Geology signed a framework to protect TDA resources and streamline investor approvals via a joint one-stop committee. Electricity Emergency: NAWEC reportedly sought government support to buy up to 70MW emergency power from Senegal’s Senelec as outages disrupt water supply. SOE Dividends: Five state-owned enterprises handed over D137m in dividends to President Barrow, highlighting ongoing SOE turnaround efforts.