AGP Executive Report
Last update: 39 minutes agoSME Credit Boost (Namibia): Africa Bitcoin’s Altvest Credit Opportunities Fund (ACOF) says it expanded SME lending, lifting credit exposure to N$363m (from N$267m) and growing AUM to N$512m as it deploys funds into qualifying borrowers. Business Headwinds (Nigeria): NECA warns that energy costs, inflation, exchange-rate swings, and multiple taxation are still undermining enterprise growth despite reforms. Anti-immigrant Protests Disrupt Trade (South Africa): Police moved in ahead of June 30 xenophobic protests; thousands of foreign nationals rushed to leave, while shops and malls shut in places like Howick’s Mpophomeni. Policy Pressure on Employers (South Africa): A proposed employment bill would raise fines on employers hiring undocumented workers, adding compliance costs for businesses. Regulatory Cost Concerns (South Africa): Parliament advances stricter tobacco and vaping rules, with small businesses worried about restructuring costs. Cybersecurity for SMEs (Africa): Mastercard launched an Africa Cybersecurity Center of Excellence, starting with South Africa and Nigeria, to strengthen threat sharing and resilience. SME-Friendly Payments (UAE): American Express expands acceptance for SME merchants via Network International, adding tens of thousands of locations. Digital Workforce Tools (Africa): Radiant diGiLog rolled out its AI productivity platform across Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda and more.
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