AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoRepatriation Fallout in Southern Africa: After attacks and rising hostility in South Africa, over 22,000 Malawians are returning home with lost jobs and businesses, while Save the Children warns migrant children face severe hygiene, food and healthcare risks during processing and embassy gathering points. Digital Trade Push for SMEs: Nigeria hosted the second AfCFTA Digital Trade Forum in Lagos, closing with eight time-bound calls to action to move from talks to payments, data flows and cross-border implementation. SEZs With Job Numbers: A World Bank study says South Africa’s Special Economic Zones programme has generated about R14.8bn in revenue and created 30,000+ jobs so far, strengthening the case for faster rollout. Export Support for Small Firms: Standard Bank and DHL Express South Africa expand an export readiness programme into Gauteng and the Western Cape, offering training on customs, logistics and export finance. Cybersecurity for Small Businesses: Kenya’s cyber threat surge is pushing SMEs to rethink protection beyond basic antivirus, as phishing and ransomware increasingly hit business continuity. Renewables Funding Momentum: Nigeria’s All On marks 10 years of backing off-grid energy for households and small businesses, setting priorities for the next decade of energy access.
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