AGP Executive Report
Last update: 33 minutes agoGrowth Capital: Kenya’s Kenafric Group has launched a $10 million fund investing $100,000 to $2 million in African consumer businesses ready to scale. Tech Finance: Ethiopia’s IT Park and Awash Capital will help technology startups and SMEs prepare for investment and access new financing. Local Manufacturing: Ghana’s new pharmaceutical policy aims to lift locally made medicines’ share of supply from 30% to 60%, reducing import dependence and supporting jobs. Clean Energy: The Gambia signed a $169 million deal for a 148.4MW solar plant with battery storage, a project expected to double the country’s installed power capacity. Business Outlook: KPMG reports African CEOs remain confident in growth, but economic uncertainty and AI readiness will shape investment and performance. Trade and Industry: The Russia–Africa summit’s declaration calls for expanded trade, investment and industrialisation; the test will be turning those commitments into productive projects.
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