AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoKenya Floriculture: Nairobi hosted the 13th International Flower Trade Exhibition, with growers and buyers pushing market diversification and sustainability as global demand stays volatile. Zimbabwe–China Trade: Zimbabwe women manufacturers launched the Zimbabwe Women in Manufacturing association as China’s zero-tariff policy (from May 1) opens duty-free access to China for 53 African countries. Finance for Growth: AfDB’s chief economist says Nigeria can scale development by mobilising pension and sovereign wealth funds into productive sectors. Ghana Parliament: Speaker Alban Bagbin announced Ghana will host an African inter-parliamentary conference focused on protecting family systems, culture and sovereignty. East Africa Business Support: ITC and Equity Group signed an MoU to expand finance and trade expertise for coffee, leather and creative firms in Kenya, rolling out across the region from 2027. South Africa Fiscal Update: Treasury says the country posted a third straight primary budget surplus and expects debt to stabilise and decline. Defence Expo: Nigeria’s AFRIDEX unveiled outdoor static displays and live demonstrations for October’s Africa International Defence Exhibition in Lagos. Ebola Aid Warning: A UK minister admitted aid cuts have undermined the DRC and Uganda response.
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