AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoTrade and Finance: Zambia says some copper exports to China will be settled in yuan from next year, widening payment options for businesses and deepening Africa-China trade links. Climate Action: Uganda’s parliamentary speaker called for measurable action against floods and droughts, urging leaders to back climate laws and funding. Women in Business: Lagos and the African Development Bank launched support for 610 women-led businesses, including training, mentoring and help accessing finance. Digital Jobs: The AfDB, UNDP and private partners are advancing a $1 billion-a-year AI initiative, with a target of helping create 25 million jobs by 2035. Creative Industries: Kampala will host an African copyright symposium next week focused on protecting artists’ work and helping creators earn from it. Sport and Investment: Rwanda has secured a 10-year Formula One deal, with a Grand Prix planned for the early 2030s—an ambitious bid to put Africa back on the racing calendar.
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