AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoDigital Exports Boost: Coca-Cola HBC will invest an extra $1.28bn in Egypt by 2030, with a new Cairo digital centre expected to add $34m a year to digital service exports. EU Macro Support: Egypt also expects a further $1.7bn from the EU within days as part of a $5.7bn macro-financial assistance package tied to IMF-backed reforms. Trade Facilitation: Nigeria’s Customs Service and Afreximbank renewed efforts to cut cross-border frictions and accelerate AfCFTA implementation, focusing on customs modernisation and smoother movement of goods. Kenya Capital Attraction: Nairobi International Financial Centre certified 15 new firms, targeting over Sh2.6bn ($200m) in investments and more than 1,000 jobs as Kenya pushes its regional financial hub bid. South Africa Crypto Rules: SARS proposed draft guidance clarifying how crypto assets are taxed under existing income and capital gains frameworks. South Africa Credit Watch: Moody’s confirmed Johannesburg’s credit rating with a positive outlook after a review linked to delayed audited statements. Workforce & Skills: Blue Ocean and WoubGet signed an Ethiopia training partnership to expand access to globally benchmarked professional certifications. Energy Access Push: Nigeria launched the Africa Minigrids Programme to support 23 solar mini-grids for 50,000 people, linking power to productive agricultural clusters.
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