AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoNamibia’s EV push: Windhoek launched a pilot electric vehicle charging station at the ministry of works and transport HQ, a small step that signals Namibia is finally positioning for cleaner mobility. Kenya tea crisis: Kenya’s Mt Kenya tea region is bracing for lower returns after fears of a reduced tea bonus linked to the tea levy, with buyers shifting attention to the west of the Rift. South Africa credit risk: TransUnion warns that making buy-now-pay-later visible in formal credit reporting could move scores for 15%-25% of credit-active consumers. Mozambique LNG ripple effects: A Standard Bank-backed study says Rovuma LNG could catalyse a wider Southern Africa gas industry, including domestic use and regional supply. Regional trade momentum: ECOWAS is pushing to fast-track AfCFTA as non-tariff barriers and stalled commitments keep intra-regional trade stuck. Ghana rice policy: Ghana will require rice importers to show investment in local production before getting import permits, aiming to cut import dependence and create jobs. Kenya-EU digital deals: Ruto secured €102m for a EU–Kenya Digital Partnership plus €37m for the Blue Raman cable extension to boost connectivity and lower bandwidth costs.
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