AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoState Security Push: Nigeria’s Aare Ona Kakanfo Adams and Prof. Akin Alao urged President Tinubu and the Senate to fast-track the state police bill after the House backed it, arguing insecurity is crushing livelihoods. Fuel Price Clarity: Lesotho’s Petroleum Fund moved to correct public confusion, saying it doesn’t supply petrol but oversees pricing and monitors the supply chain as costs hit taxis and groceries. Illicit Trade Crackdown: South Africa’s SARS seized contraband worth about R245m in North West raids, flagging businesses for further action as counterfeit cigarettes and other goods keep draining jobs and tax revenue. SME Survival Reality Check: A South Africa-focused piece highlights that most small businesses fail early, pointing to finance access and collateral barriers as key blockers. Youth Jobs Debate: South Africa’s Youth Day coverage keeps circling back to unemployment, with government and parties pushing skills, inclusion and public programmes—while critics say jobs aren’t being created fast enough. Durban Social Strain: Reports flag rising truancy and worsening xenophobia tensions ahead of 30 June, raising risks for local businesses and community stability. Local Business Visibility: Instagram’s new grid reordering feature gives creators more control over their storefront-style profiles. Energy for Jobs: Eswatini announced a €600m+ factory investment to create about 200 jobs producing aluminium and copper cables for export.
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