AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoDigital Payments: Airtel Money Kenya’s PesaLink integration lets customers send wallet funds to more than 30 banks, SACCOs and microfinance institutions. Counterfeit Crackdown: Ghana police seized suspected fake GTP fabrics worth GH¢20 million, allegedly smuggled from Nigeria. Kenyan retailers are also urging authorities to target the networks behind illicit goods, from tobacco and alcohol to cosmetics and clothing. Household Pressure: A record 64% of South Africans seeking debt counselling had payday loans, as more people borrow to cover everyday costs. A separate report flags a widening food affordability gap, while cooking gas prices have surged in parts of Nigeria. Food Trade: South African citrus shipments fell 1.5% to 201 million cartons amid shipping constraints and weaker spending; Tru-Cape says China’s tariff cuts boosted its apple exports by 50%. New Products: NASCON unveiled a new range of Dangote seasonings in Nigeria, while Chappies launched Chappies Splash bubblegum with a liquid centre.
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