AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoTariff Shock for Consumers & Exporters: China’s expanded zero-tariff access for all 53 African countries is already cutting costs for African imports—South African wine cleared customs in Hunan with duty savings and an expected annual reduction of about 5m yuan, while African exporters are being urged to use the “window” to push more value-added goods. Public Health & Safety: West Africa faces a fresh opioid alarm as AFP reports Indian firms flooding the region with high-strength tapentadol, now showing up in “zombie drug” kush despite promised crackdowns. Nigeria Consumer & Business: Ogun Customs says it intercepted N6.77bn of contraband in 41 days, including 10,126 cannabis parcels and thousands of rice and other goods. Telecoms Trust: Nigeria’s NCC says it’s committed to reliable, affordable service after complaints, pointing to N2.5tn telecom infrastructure investment in 2025. Jobs & Retail: KFC plans 3,500 new jobs and 100 stores in South Africa this year, betting on a growing local market. Food & Consumer Protection: Kenya is still battling food-safety gaps after peanut butter recalls tied to aflatoxin levels far above limits.
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