AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoFuel Shock in South Africa: Petrol and diesel prices are set to jump again this week, with petrol expected to top R30 a litre as Brent stays above $100 and the rand offers little relief, squeezing household budgets. Trade Finance for Kenya: Afreximbank and the East African Business Council expand digital trade access, while AfDB backs Family Bank with $10m (Sh1.3bn) to boost foreign-currency lending for Kenyan importers/exporters, including women-led firms. Retail IPO Watch (Kenya): Quickmart’s NSE offer opens at KES 7.50, with investors set to buy into half the chain; IFC may take up to $15m. Insurance Ownership Move (Kenya): The Ndegwa family approved to buy back a 24.1% ICEA Lion stake for Sh8.5bn, regaining full control. Consumer Safety Recall (South Africa): Volkswagen recalls 291 Amarok vehicles over curtain airbag deployment concerns. Digital Rules for AI (Kenya): Telecom regulators in Nairobi push for AI governance and consumer protection guardrails. Food & Health Integrity (Nigeria): NAFDAC raids Lagos markets, seizing N300m in banned sachet and small-bottle alcoholic drinks, as counterfeit drugs remain a major concern. Hospitality Expansion (East Africa): IHG opens Voco Nairobi Airport Suites, targeting business and transit travellers. Local Innovation Spotlight: KNUST wins a Pan-African AI hackathon with a cocoa-waste solution.
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