News Digest | 13 July 2026 - Trendtype Africa and Middle East
Angola, Angomart expands operations to Luena. Nigeria, Jumia introduces Klump instalment payments. South Africa, Spar recalls selected yoghurt products. Nigeria, ShoppersBag joins FasterCapital EquityPilot programme. South Africa, South African Reserve Bank introduces QR+ payment standard. Cameroon, NASCO Group secures financing for sugar refinery.
Angola: Angomart expands operations to LuenaAngomart has commenced retail operations in Luena, Moxico province. The opening is part of the Nobel Group’s attempt to increase its commercial footprint and product availability across the eastern region of Angola. The new store is located in the Sinai-Velho neighborhood, on Airport Street and adds to Angomarts portfolio of 45 stores currently in operation in Angola. Nigeria: Jumia introduces Klump instalment paymentsJumia has partnered with fintech Klump to offer instalment payment options at checkout in Nigeria. The service connects shoppers with lending banks, allowing customers to pay an upfront deposit and settle the balance over six to 12 months. This integration provides users with multiple financing options directly on the retail platform. South Africa: Spar recalls selected yoghurt productsSpar has initiated a nationwide recall of several private-label yoghurt products following a machine malfunction that caused packaging defects. The affected items, carrying sell-by dates of 9 August 2026, include fat-free, low-fat, and double-cream variants. Consumers are advised to return the products to their nearest store for a full refund or exchange. Nigeria: ShoppersBag joins FasterCapital EquityPilot programmeShoppersBag has joined the FasterCapital EquityPilot programme to refine its digital identity and tracking system for reusable shopping bags. The initial 30 to 60-day partnership will focus on in-store tracking integrations, merchant reporting, and operational readiness to help retailers reduce single-use plastic waste. South Africa: South African Reserve Bank introduces QR+ payment standardThe South African Reserve Bank has introduced QR+, a national interoperable QR payment standard aimed at simplifying digital transactions. This framework enables consumers to use preferred banking applications across different merchants, reducing point-of-sale friction. The initiative integrates with the PayShap interbank system to support financial inclusion. Cameroon: NASCO Group secures financing for sugar refineryNASCO Group has secured financing from Société Générale and CCA-Bank to commence civil engineering on a new sugar refinery. Scheduled for completion by 2028, the facility aims to produce 300,000 tons of refined sugar annually. Egypt: Tatweer Medical Industries expands manufacturing facilityTatweer Medical Industries, alongside China’s Mindray, is investing over US$100 million to expand its Badr City factory. The facility has commenced production of ultrasound and diagnostic X-ray systems. This phased localisation project seeks to reduce import dependence and supply regional African markets. Zimbabwe: Bulawayo City Council penalises non-compliant food businessesBulawayo City Council has intensified public health enforcement, conducting over 1,600 inspections. The council issued numerous fines to businesses operating without valid licences or running illegal food facilities. Inspectors confiscated and destroyed substantial quantities of condemned items, including expired groceries and uninspected meat products, to mitigate contamination risks. Egypt: Gulf Egypt unveils Sharm El Sheikh hospitality projectHospitality developer Gulf Egypt has committed EGP 20 billion to construct an integrated lifestyle destination in Sharm El Sheikh. Spanning 354,458 square metres, the beachfront development will include a luxury hotel, branded residential communities, and a beach club. The project aims to expand local tourism infrastructure. South Africa: Inga Africa outlines export growth plansLeather goods manufacturer Inga Africa is recapitalising its operations and targeting international export markets from its Johannesburg base. The brand, which produces handmade bags and accessories using Italian leather, operates a retail showroom in Melrose Arch. The company intends to navigate international trade tariffs to resume its overseas expansion strategy. Disclaimer:This content is provided for informational purposes only. View our fullDisclaimerfor details.