AGP Executive Report
Last update: 32 minutes agoZimbabwe–China Labour Compliance: Zimbabwe urged Chinese investors to follow local labour laws and join social dialogue as Chinese investment tops US$10bn. Port-Led Local Growth: Tanzania’s Zanzibar Fumba Port project is already improving water access, jobs and small business activity for nearby communities. Banking Leadership: First National Bank Ghana formally welcomed Sylvia Inkoom as CEO, pledging deeper reach into urban/peri-urban SMEs and more tech-enabled services. Payments for Micro-Merchants: Visa is rolling out capabilities so micro-sellers can accept card payments via smartphones and make real-time payouts. South Africa Xenophobia Fallout: Anti-immigration protests have triggered business attacks, looting and fear for migrant-owned shops, with police and foreign missions disputing specific claims. Franchise Competition Probe: South Africa’s Competition Commission will investigate whether franchise rules and costs block new entrants and harm transformation. SME Capacity in Nigeria: SMEDAN trained Kano MSMEs in clusters to boost productivity and market access. Digital Trade Push: Nigeria’s Tinubu backed AfCFTA digital trade execution to cut barriers and connect markets. Ethiopia Tourism Boost: Ethiopia reported 1.4m foreign visitors and $5.2bn in tourism foreign exchange revenue.
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