AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSADC Chair Pushes Integration: President Cyril Ramaphosa took over the SADC chairmanship in Durban and urged leaders to speed up regional integration, saying intra-SADC trade is only about a fifth of total trade and commitments must turn into real projects, factories and investment. Minerals for Jobs: SADC also called for stronger beneficiation of critical minerals, arguing that exporting raw materials drains value while local processing can create jobs. Zambia Election Boosts Copper Plan: Zambia’s Hakainde Hichilema won a second term, giving investors confidence as he targets copper-led growth and a new IMF-backed programme. Agriculture Win: Zambia recorded its largest maize harvest at about 4.9 million tonnes, with surplus expected for regional markets. Ghana Investment Reset: Ghana’s new GIPA Act (2026) aims to modernise the investment framework and improve legal protection for investors. WAIFEM on Shocks: West African reserve managers were urged to strengthen institutions and risk planning as geopolitical and climate shocks intensify. Sports—Wafcon & Falcons: Cameroon won Wafcon 2026, while Nigeria’s NFF sacked the Super Falcons’ technical crew after a disappointing tournament.
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