AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMTN Results: Group revenue rose 17.2% to R176.2bn in the first nine months of 2026, with earnings growth accelerating in the third quarter. Trade Finance: AfDB approved a $200m facility for Trade and Development Bank, expected to support more than $1bn in trade transactions and ease financing constraints for African businesses. Banking Expansion: Absa plans to complete its African expansion within two years, while Shoprite is partnering with Investec to launch a debit card. Infrastructure Investment: A Ninety One-run fund plans to invest $1bn in African and Asian projects over three years, with much of the money directed to renewable energy and telecommunications. Egypt Solar: Infinity Power and HAU Energy secured up to $127m for a solar-and-battery project expected to supply clean power to about 310,000 homes. Climate Finance: African negotiators at COP31 are pressing to triple adaptation finance as existing funding pledges face uncertainty. Crypto Rules: The IMF has urged Kenya to require crypto platforms to share customer details on transfers, strengthening anti-money-laundering controls as the country seeks removal from the FATF grey list.
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