AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoKenya Revenue Shake-Up: Adan Mohamed Abdulla has been appointed Commissioner General of the Kenya Revenue Authority, a high-stakes post as the country leans harder on domestic revenue and institutional credibility. China Trade Boost: China’s zero-tariff exports for 53 African countries kicks in from May 1, with Kenya positioned to gain competitiveness after an early-harvest deal signed with Beijing. Retail vs Townships: South Africa’s Small Business Development Minister Stella Ndabeni tables a R3bn budget to protect spaza shops, accusing big retailers and illegal traders of squeezing local entrepreneurs. AI Skills Push: AISCA Foundation launches in Kigali to tackle Africa’s AI compute and skills gap, backed by Cassava Technologies. Ebola Response Clash: Africa CDC warns against U.S.-style Ebola travel bans, arguing isolation measures can damage economies without proportional public-health gains. Zambia Mining Diversification: ZCCM-IH forms a gold exploration joint venture, aiming to formalise artisanal mining and build local processing capacity.
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