An analyst has warned business leaders to prepare for a new era of global instability, arguing that the disruption associated with US President Donald Trump represents a permanent shift in the world's direction rather than a temporary detour. According to the TimesLIVE report, the analyst described Trump's impact as a "wrecking ball" signalling the world's new destination. The warning was directed at business leaders, urging them to adjust their strategies and expectations to account for sustained uncertainty in the global environment.

Africa currently accounts for just 2% of the global meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) industry, and Business Today examines how the continent could grow that share. The article describes how business events bring together startups pitching to investors, government officials discussing trade opportunities and companies discovering new markets on exhibition floors, highlighting the sector's potential economic value for African destinations.

Moneyweb examines what a reopening of the Canal could mean for South African businesses. According to Vernon Sinden of Investec Business and Commercial Banking, many clients have shifted from ocean freight to air freight due to market unpredictability and weather conditions, and are increasingly adopting just-in-time ordering. The article suggests that restored shipping through the Canal could reshape freight decisions and supply chain planning for local companies.

According to Legit.ng, New Zealand has issued an urgent update on an official website about a specific group of travelers facing serious disruptions amid Middle East travel chaos. The report says authorities broke their silence, but the provided blurb does not identify the affected group, the cause, scale, or any measures. Details remain limited to the outlet's description.

A new World Bank assessment indicates that artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to reshape the global economy and enhance growth, particularly as global markets face challenges such as geopolitical tensions, declining productivity, and a fragile recovery from the pandemic. The report highlights the transformative impact of AI amidst these ongoing economic issues.

A developing pattern in the Pacific Ocean could worsen food insecurity for tens of millions of people worldwide, according to The South African. The publication reports that the phenomenon is quietly reshaping the global outlook for vulnerable populations, with millions potentially pushed into hunger. Specific details about the nature of the ocean pattern, its causes, and the regions most at risk were not provided in the available report.