Green Energy Push for SMEs: Machakos County urged small businesses to cut costs and stabilize power with rooftop solar and mini-grids, arguing energy bills are often the biggest overhead. Women’s Entrepreneurship Funding: Ghana’s Sagnarigu MP launched a GH¢2.6m women empowerment program with interest-free loans for petty traders, food processors, farmers, artisans and beauty entrepreneurs. Local Retail Incubators: Portsmouth’s Bloom Market is adding a retail incubator model—four small businesses get subsidized rent plus coaching to sell directly to customers. Marketplaces as Growth Engines: Security Bank’s 75th anniversary “People’s Fair” turned employee-run booths into scholarship support via its RMKK program. Trade Pressure on Small Firms: A U.S.-Canada trade standoff is blamed for last-minute tariff demands that could hit Canadian SMEs hard. Regulation Watch: Kuwait’s new delivery rules cap fees and platform commissions, reshaping how merchants and apps operate. Climate Risk for Rural Livelihoods: Zimbabwe is preparing for Super El Niño with drought-tolerant crops, diversification, and solar-powered irrigation ideas. Community Business Support: South Bend opened Mercado de la Western to spotlight Hispanic vendors and local entrepreneurs.