AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoTelecoms: Airtel Africa’s half-year profit rose 20% to $452 million as revenue grew 28%, with data and mobile money demand lifting results. Food Industry: Nigeria’s BUA Foods lifted nine-month profit 11% to ₦450.47 billion, despite a 19% revenue decline, as lower costs boosted margins. Regional Trade: A UAE-DRC trade agreement has taken effect, removing tariffs on most goods and aiming to spur investment in logistics, energy and manufacturing. Energy Security: The Beira Corridor Forum called for coordinated regional investment; a pipeline expansion is set to raise annual capacity from three million to five million cubic metres by December 2027. Investment Partnerships: At the Russia-Africa summit, Ghana’s President John Mahama urged deals that support African industries, processing and technology, rather than aid dependence and raw-material exports.
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