AGP Executive Report
Last update: 21 minutes agoTrade & Industry: China says its zero-tariff policy (effective May 1, 2026) gives all 53 African countries with diplomatic ties duty-free access to its market, spotlighting Zimbabwe’s new women-led manufacturing push through the Zimbabwe Women in Manufacturing (ZWIM) association. Development Finance: AfDB chief economist Kevin Urama argues Nigeria can mobilise long-term capital by scaling investment from pension funds and sovereign wealth assets into productive sectors. Food Security: The Middle East war is disrupting fertilizer and energy supplies, pushing up input costs and raising the risk of higher food prices and hunger. East Africa Business Growth: ITC and Equity Group signed an MoU to expand finance, trade expertise and market access for coffee, leather and creative firms in Kenya from a pilot through Dec 2026, then across East Africa. Social Protection & Accountability: South Africa’s Parliament marks National Child Protection Week, citing low reporting and conviction rates for child rape and urging adults to report abuse. Climate & Risk: Western Cape disaster management is on high alert as an intense weather system threatens heavy rain, flooding and strong winds.
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