The National Consumer Commission just published an RFP to expand its Opt-Out Registry System. Here's what it means for direct marketers, telemarketers, privacy leads, and consumer regulators in South Africa.

1️⃣ National Consumer Commission — RFP for Opt-Out Registry System Collaboration
The regulator launched an RFP seeking external service partners to complement and scale its Opt-Out Registry System.
This hits direct marketing agencies, telemarketers, data aggregators, and corporate privacy compliance teams in the market.
Bidders must submit technical plans that align with public procurement rules to support direct opt-out enforcement and rules.

2️⃣ Saudi Food and Drug Authority — Safety Alert on Prucalopride Risk
The health authority issued a safety signal warning of potential suicidal ideation risks linked to prucalopride.
This hits drug makers, healthcare providers, prescribing doctors, and hospital pharmacovigilance safety teams across the sector.
Holders must review clinical safety data and update patient leaflets to reflect this newly flagged drug risk in full.

3️⃣ Qatar Financial Centre — Real Estate Tokenisation in Digital Assets Lab
Barzah Capital joined the QFC Digital Assets Lab to advance, test, and scale real estate tokenisation models.
This hits real estate developers, property managers, fintech firms, and regional digital asset market investors today.
Teams will test tokenised property investment structures inside the sandbox prior to full market launch and rollout.

4️⃣ Central Bank of Libya — Payment and Cyber Links with India
The central bank governor met Reserve Bank of India leaders to boost digital payment and cyber links.
This hits commercial banks, payment processors, trading firms, and financial cybersecurity operations teams in both nations.
Joint groups will set operational rules to ease trade exchange and share critical cyber threat intelligence and data.

5️⃣ Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment — Sardine Update
Environmental officials confirmed zero new sardine mortalities while advancing bacterial testing in coastal waters.
This hits commercial fisheries, marine biosecurity managers, seafood vendors, and coastal environmental monitors in the region.
Labs will maintain routine aquatic sampling to track health parameters across key wild fishery stocks and fleets.

Full analysis in the attached RegNext Daily Middle East & Africa Radar carousel.

— Elena Navarro · Managing Editor, RegNext
Daily Middle East & Africa Radar · Monday 19 Oct 2026
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