AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCounterfeit Products: South African police seized more than 62,000 fake goods worth over R160m in Johannesburg, while a separate operation uncovered a suspected illegal Med-Lemon production site in Cape Town. Phone Checks: Nigeria’s NCC is verifying phones and other connected devices to block fake or cloned products; shoppers can dial *315# to check a phone before buying. Food Safety: A Malawi study found adulterants in 91% of raw milk samples tested, including added water and chemical neutralisers. Food Access: Uganda and Kenya have agreed to tackle trade barriers that delay produce at the border, risking spoilage and higher costs. In Nigeria, CAPPA is urging the government to make nutritious food affordable. Retail: Proudly SA plans to bring 1,000 branded spaza shops into a scheme to widen access to locally made goods, while Pick n Pay has launched a cosmetics range with products priced below R90.
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