AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFood Security: A World Food Day manifesto says Africa spends $100 billion a year importing food despite vast farmland, calling for stronger local production and value chains as supply shocks raise input costs. Retail: Kenya’s Quickmart ended several founder- and insider-linked contracts ahead of its $231 million IPO, after disclosures showed hundreds of millions of shillings in payments to related firms. Product Safety: Kenya’s standards bureau warned that quality-mark permits for fruit drinks do not cover khat-infused beverages and said it had revoked permits in identified cases. Counterfeit Goods: The Lagos Trade Fair board backed NAFDAC’s crackdown after arrests linked to allegedly counterfeit products and the revalidation of expired drinks. Trade: UBA Tanzania launched PAPSS, enabling businesses to make cross-border payments in local currencies and reducing reliance on correspondent banks. Consumer Prices: Nigeria’s annual inflation eased to 14.63% in September, but food inflation edged up to 19.59%, offering limited relief at the grocery counter.
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