AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSmall-Business Finance: South African MPs want answers over more than R300 million left undistributed in the Spaza Shop Support Fund, with registration and banking rules reportedly excluding township traders. SMEs also face a funding gap estimated at R350 billion. Sterling Bank and Cascador have launched a $200 million credit backstop aimed at easing collateral barriers. Women-Owned Businesses: At a Lagos summit, entrepreneurs called for better market access, digital skills and collaboration, including pooling resources to fulfil larger orders. Regional Trade: The East African Community is urging governments to connect payment and logistics systems to cut cross-border barriers and help SMEs reach new markets. Banking Access: African finance leaders meeting in Windhoek stressed that inclusion should help small businesses grow and create jobs, not stop at opening accounts. Practical AI: A Ghanaian entrepreneur argues that AI tools must suit local businesses’ workflows and customer habits—not require technical teams that small firms don’t have.
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