AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHealth Financing: Uganda is finalising a 10-year health financing strategy (2026–2036) to boost domestic funding, tighten accountability and protect households from catastrophic healthcare costs. Climate & Agriculture Finance: IFAD and Equity Group launched a $200m (about Shs755bn) climate adaptation mechanism for smallholders across Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda, targeting 260,000 producers and 500 rural MSMEs. Fintech & Agritech: Ugandan startup SANDI AI won the 2026 GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize (about Shs190m) to expand AI-driven agricultural finance for smallholders. Capital Markets: Nigeria’s SEC approved Dangote Refinery’s IPO, clearing the way for a potential N2.15trn share sale—Africa’s biggest—starting mid-September. Anti-Money Laundering: Zambia upgraded key FATF-related areas, moving closer to full compliance as it strengthens oversight of financial institutions and beneficial ownership rules. Energy Transition: A new report spotlights Morocco’s NOOR complex as a standout renewable energy success, citing private investment and large-scale power delivery. Payments & Remittances: WapiPay entered Jamaica’s remittance market via JN Money, aiming to expand cross-border transfers and trade-linked payments. Sovereign Finance: The World Bank warned Zimbabwe against rushing to make ZiG the sole currency, warning of capital flight risks. Markets: Ghana’s stock exchange (GSE) topped Sub-Saharan Africa’s equity performance in 1H 2026, with the GSE Composite Index up 67.89% year-to-date.
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