Build One South Africa (BOSA) leader Mmusi Maimane has pledged to protect informal traders from criminalisation, warning against the treatment of street vendors as criminals. According to SABC Politics, Maimane argued that informal trading is a vital source of livelihood for many South Africans and that authorities should support rather than penalise vendors. The remarks form part of BOSA's broader political messaging on economic inclusion and the rights of workers in the informal economy.

The Lagos Waste Management Authority has warned that buyers patronising illegal roadside and median markets in Lagos will face arrest. An official urged residents and businesses to use recognised markets and approved waste collection channels, stressing that personal convenience must not come at the expense of public health, environmental sanitation, road safety and the orderly use of the city's shared spaces.

Tanzania's Deputy Minister for Industry and Trade, Dennis Londo, has pledged to remove unnecessary trade barriers and simplify investment procedures to help local industries produce competitive goods and expand into regional and global markets. He made the commitment while opening the 21st Mwanza East African Trade Fair (MEATF-2026) in Ilemela Municipality, stressing that quality products are key to accessing African markets, according to Daily News.

For decades, poor road quality in Tanzania hindered access to markets for farmers, healthcare for patients, and increased transport costs for businesses. However, recent improvements in road infrastructure are transforming this situation, facilitating better connectivity and economic activity across the country, according to Daily News.

The Oranjezicht City Farm Market, one of Cape Town's most popular markets, has relocated to a new home, but another move could reportedly be on the cards, according to The South African. The market, a well-known fixture in the city, has moved before and may face yet another relocation. Details regarding the reasons for the possible move, the proposed location, or a timeline were not provided in the report.

According to Tuko, Gideon Mugo, a Kenyan man, moved from repairing punctures to selling coffee, mandazi and groundnuts after a crackdown on foreign hawkers created new roadside trade opportunities. He says the venture pays well, presenting it as a practical response to shifting local market conditions rather than a formal policy outcome. The story highlights informal enterprise, changing livelihoods and street-level commerce in Kenya.