AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCross-Border Health Procurement: Kenya and 10 other countries are finalising a regional framework to jointly buy emergency medical supplies during outbreaks, aiming to cut costs, speed access to medicines and reduce reliance on overseas suppliers. Migration Shock in Europe’s Africa Border: Spain’s enclave of Ceuta has been overwhelmed after tens of thousands of migrants crossed from Morocco, disrupting commerce and triggering a political fight across Europe; Spain says crossings are easing and is setting up a reception centre while pushing returns for those without legal claims. Mobile Money & Data Push: Safaricom launches “Pata More,” boosting data bundles and cutting mobile money transaction costs to drive cheaper connectivity and payments. Trade Finance for Zimbabwe: Afreximbank approved US$190m in facilities for CBZ Bank to expand trade finance, SME lending and support power stability. Corporate & Industrial Moves: LASEPA reopens six Lagos steel firms after improved environmental compliance; Kenya forms a committee to restart Kwale sugar operations; and Delta Corporation reports 23% H1 revenue growth in Zimbabwe on stronger beverage volumes. Business Climate & Governance: Aviation bodies urge African states to harmonise passenger data systems (API/PNR) to avoid extra airline costs and improve security.
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