AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoRegional Trade Push: Zimbabwean business leaders are urging tangible outcomes from the Oct COMESA Summit in Harare, hoping it will unlock market access, finance and partnerships as the country takes over COMESA chairmanship. Rail & Ports: Botswana’s Trans-Kalahari Railway has entered its procurement phase after a feasibility study backed the 1,850km corridor, aimed at boosting freight to and from Walvis Bay under a PPP concession model. Fuel & Logistics: Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery is drawing renewed tanker queues as diesel prices drop, with marketers reportedly routing trucks to Lagos depots to capture savings. Consumer Watchdog: Nigeria’s FCCPC has opened an investigation into cement pricing after complaints of sharp cost increases, probing whether prices reflect costs or anti-competitive practices. Safety & Compliance: Kenya’s CFAO Mobility has recalled Toyota vehicles over defective Takata airbags linked to injuries and deaths. Disaster & Human Cost: A gold mine landslide in CAR near the Cameroon border killed 100+ workers, with rescue efforts ongoing. Connectivity Leap: Airtel and Starlink’s satellite-to-mobile push continues expanding across Africa, including DRC.
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