AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAfDB Financing: The African Development Bank approved a €100m loan to Gotion Power Morocco for Africa’s first lithium iron phosphate battery gigafactory in Rabat-Salé-Kénitra, with plans to scale from 10GWh to 100GWh and create 600+ jobs. Energy & Trade: Ghana and Nigeria pledged to remove trade barriers to boost AfCFTA and ECOWAS commerce, while ECOWAS also resolved the Ghana-Nigeria onion dispute, letting detained trucks offload. Digital Infrastructure: Telecel Group says it is accelerating network expansion in Ghana to support fintech and digital services, betting on long-term market growth. Sovereign Debt Watch: Zimbabwe’s external debt is estimated at $21–$23bn and domestic debt near $10bn, with debt stress flagged as a major drag on development. Payments & Settlement: A payments explainer argues businesses want certainty in cross-border settlement, reframing stablecoin debates around infrastructure. South Africa Finance: South Africa’s repo rate stayed at 7% as inflation pressures persist, while a separate report highlights how low SASSA grants leave some pensioners still job-hunting. Risk & Inclusion: Lesotho warns scams and pyramid schemes thrive amid weak financial education, urging the public to avoid unlicensed schemes.
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