AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDigital Finance & Banking: BGFI Bank Group is rolling out SBS Digital Banking Suite across its African network, starting with two pilots, to build a shared digital foundation and speed up new services. Local Governance & Investment Climate: Zimbabwe moves to scrap colonial-era by-laws that block modern utilities, including rules that hinder prepaid water meters, as part of its “Open for Business” push. Elections & Party Politics (Nigeria): INEC confirms it will recognise only the David Mark-led ADC candidates for 2027, clearing Atiku Abubakar’s faction while the ADC demands Works Minister David Umahi step aside over the death of Mary Habila pending an independent probe. Humanitarian Pressure: UN warns Eastern Africa needs urgent food aid, with 48.5m people requiring help amid conflict, climate shocks and disease risks including Ebola spillover. Digital Payments (Rwanda): Rwanda completes full eKash rollout, unifying interoperable retail transactions on one platform for faster, cheaper cashless transfers. Trade & Borders: Zambia and Zimbabwe mark 15th Africa Border Day at Lake Kariba, stressing borders as bridges as floating buoys improve navigation and safety. Aviation & Connectivity (Ghana): Emirates adds flights to Accra, boosting Ghana’s role as a West African gateway for business and tourism. Environment & Industry: Study finds mining can trigger wider forest loss across Africa, with roads and settlements multiplying deforestation impacts.
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