AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEnergy Finance: Afreximbank and APPO formally launched the $5 billion Africa Energy Bank, aimed at financing projects across the energy chain as the continent faces an estimated $200 billion in investment needs. Nuclear Power: Ghana says Russia will support plans for a 2,000-megawatt nuclear plant; Rosatom is also in advanced talks on floating power stations with Tanzania, Egypt, Namibia and Togo. Capital Markets: Dangote Refinery’s IPO drew ₦2.15 trillion in applications from investors in 120 countries, including all 54 African nations, widening public participation in one of the continent’s largest industrial businesses. Telecoms: Airtel Africa’s half-year revenue rose 28% to $3.82 billion and profit reached $452 million, with growth in data and mobile money helping lift its customer base to 193.9 million. Critical Minerals: US firms are competing to develop Kenya’s Mrima Hill deposit after Chinese bidders withdrew; Kenya expects to choose a developer within weeks. Trade: Seventeen Zimbabwean companies are heading to China’s import expo to pursue buyers and partnerships, amid a sharp rise in bilateral trade.
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