AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSME Finance & Inclusion: Nigeria’s CBN published updated prime and maximum lending rates, giving borrowers clearer loan-cost comparisons as banks vary pricing by risk. Digital Payments: GoTyme CEO Cheslyn Jacobs urged banks to end fees on instant digital payments, arguing instant transfers should be standard to boost financial inclusion. SME Capacity Building: Cameroon’s SMEs ministry and partners recognised enterprises and professionals for Kaizen continuous-improvement work, citing training of 168 certified consultants and support for 2,050 SMEs. Trade & Connectivity: EBRD extended up to €270m to Yas for 4G/5G and fibre expansion in Senegal and Kenya, aiming to improve broadband access for businesses. Business Regulation Watch: KwaZulu-Natal Premier warned employers that hiring undocumented foreign nationals will trigger arrests, pushing compliance into the spotlight for local firms. Local Brand Wins: Zambia’s Mfumu Nkazi Multi Purpose Cooperative won three Platinum Awards and topped votes at the 2026 Southern Africa Brand Quality Awards, highlighting momentum for locally made products. SME Growth Pipeline: Renew Capital selected 15 African tech startups for its Renew Venture Lab: EmFi Series, targeting the SME financing gap with embedded-finance focused founders.
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