AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoBanking Access: Ghana’s central bank is reviewing non-interest banking licence applications for two commercial banks, signaling more options for SME finance and inclusion. Mobile Data Affordability: South Africa’s Vodacom and MTN are taking ICASA to court over tighter rules on prepaid data expiry, rollover and out-of-bundle charges—an issue that hits small businesses hard. Energy Costs: South African ratepayers have formally objected to NERSA’s proposed 8.83% Eskom electricity increase, warning it will deepen household and business cost pressure. Local Business Support: Mpumalanga’s Thembisile Hani municipality is offering tools-of-trade support worth up to R5m to qualifying MSMEs, co-ops and NPOs. Trade Facilitation: South Sudan and Uganda signed a one-stop border crossing deal to cut time and cost for cross-border traders, including women selling produce. Agrifood Markets: Norway backs Ghana’s €3m soybean value-chain push (MAMA), targeting 10,000 smallholders and jobs via partnerships with SMEs. Tech for Townships: South Africa’s Kasi Tech Summit urged township entrepreneurs to become “builders, adopters and owners” of AI and digital tools. Infrastructure for Growth: Nigeria has started building a new National Control Centre for grid reliability, with officials linking dependable power to manufacturers and small businesses.
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