AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoGlobal Growth Shock: The Iran conflict is rippling through energy, shipping, fertilizer and food costs, with the World Bank warning global expansion could slow to the weakest pace since the pandemic. Central Banking Reform: Nigeria’s CBN proposes tougher rules for financial holding companies, including limits on parent influence in lending decisions. Kenya Cooperatives Push: President Ruto launched Shirikiana Sacco in Kakamega, pledging Ksh50m to boost savings, credit and financial inclusion. Telecom Expansion: Liquid is expanding Zimbabwe’s connectivity with thousands of fibre kilometres and LTE base stations, aiming at broader digital inclusion. Data Centre Supply Chain: Vertiv’s acquisition of ThermoKey closed, strengthening heat-management capabilities for AI data centres across Europe, Middle East and Africa. Agribusiness Jobs Drive (Ghana): The ACPG urges Ghana to process more cashews locally to create jobs and raise export earnings. Energy Investment (Ghana): Ghana pitches upstream oil and gas opportunities to Canadian investors, seeking new capital amid market volatility. UN Africa Leadership: UN Secretary-General appoints Nigerian development expert Ahunna Eziakonwa as Special Adviser on Africa. Security & Migration (South Africa): Police raid a Pretoria warehouse, arresting managers after finding over 40 undocumented migrant workers.
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