Alcohol & Excise Tax Pressure: South Africa’s SAB warned a proposed 20% hike on higher-alcohol beer could widen the price gap and turbocharge illicit beer sales, threatening billions in excise revenue. Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Tax Fight (Nigeria): The CPPE urged Nigeria’s House of Representatives to reject the Senate-passed Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Tax Bill, saying it’s anti-growth and could become a tax on production, investment and jobs. Sugar Tax Bill Details (Nigeria): The bill would replace a flat N10/litre excise with a percentage-based levy tied to retail prices, with some revenue earmarked for health promotion. Beer Tax Review (South Africa): Treasury is also consulting on sin-tax changes, including higher duties for stronger malt beer (4%-6% ABV) and possible alcohol-content-based wine taxation. Food Prices Watch (Nigeria): Nigeria’s NBS reported year-on-year declines in staples like tomatoes, beans and onions in April 2026, with some month-on-month upticks. Food Safety & Regulation (South Africa): Coverage highlights how SA’s new food labelling rules could reshape how producers communicate nutrition to consumers. Industry Innovation (Nigeria): Supacash plans to expand its Mint rewards beyond P2P into brand promotions and customer engagement, including beverage bottle-cap reward codes. Restaurant Legacy (South Africa): Gugulethu mourns Mzoli Ngcawuzele, founder of Mzoli’s Place, credited with turning township shisanyama into a global tourism draw.