AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSovereign Wealth Push in Kenya: Kenya’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Act (2026) sets a legal framework to invest parts of natural-resource and strategic assets for future generations, aiming to move beyond “taxes and borrowing” toward national wealth-building. PPP and Infrastructure Finance in Nigeria: ICRC says Nigeria’s infrastructure gap needs about $100bn a year and is pushing faster, threshold-based PPP approvals to boost investor confidence and delivery. Kenya Investment Climate Test: Kenya’s order to shut Tata Chemicals Magadi raises fears of a “pack and go” approach that could spook foreign investors unless disputes are handled transparently. South Africa Power and Water Risks: Eskom’s recovery is real, but government moves on transmission ownership could undermine momentum; meanwhile boards are urged to treat water stewardship as a core business risk. Capital Markets and Banking Moves: NGX begins climate baseline assessments under its N-Zero push; ZB Bank appoints a new CEO from Oct 1; Angola’s Standard Bank share sale targets up to about $261m. Energy Grid Demand: Experts warn Africa must digitalise and expand electricity grids as demand surges and losses stay high. Social Policy and Grants: South Africa’s EFF leader Julius Malema promises to lift SASSA old-age grants to R4,500 if elected. Corruption Case Politics: Nigeria’s EFCC Atiku case may not be reopened soon, with sources pointing to election timing. Trade and Payments: TAP’s bid process affects 14 African destinations; Nigeria’s syndicated loans jump 21-fold to $2.86bn.
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