AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoJobs-first growth watch: South Africa’s GDP rose 0.5% in Q1 2026, but analysts stress the real test is whether it turns into hiring and better conditions for households and small businesses. SMB power costs: Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber warns an 11% electricity tariff hike will hit already-stressed firms and erode local manufacturing competitiveness. Digital finance momentum: Nigeria’s OPay says it’s expanding financial inclusion via agents and merchants, while MTN Nigeria pushes youth digital commerce tools to help young entrepreneurs earn. Payments for cross-border work: Sendana launches as a borderless US-dollar account for freelancers and entrepreneurs across the Global South, aiming to make overseas payments easier. Green enterprise push: Namibia-based green SMEs can apply for the FNF Afri GreenPitch Challenge to win funding and pitch to investors. Energy and industry signals: Ghana receives locally produced Jubilee crude for processing at Tema, a step toward adding value at home. Business resilience via governance: Nigeria’s CRGER applauds federal disbursement of funds to 1,240 contractors, targeting faster payments to local suppliers. Tech and security trends: ESET finds SMBs worry about “high-tech” threats but are still most exposed to everyday scams like phishing and unpatched systems.
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