AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoCement & Competition: Nigeria’s FCCPC has opened a formal probe into cement pricing after a three-month cross-border study, with data requests to major manufacturers as bag prices reportedly jumped to as high as N15,000. Construction & Industry: Tanzania’s $77.4m Maganga Matitu iron ore project in Njombe has entered construction after equipment arrival and grid connection, pushing local raw-iron supply for steel makers. Food Security: With El Niño risks flagged for Oct–Dec 2026, NFRA says it’s strengthening storage and handling to protect reserves from moisture, pests and post-harvest losses. Finance Rules: Bank of Tanzania warns artists and others against illegal “upatu” informal savings schemes, stressing they’re not recognised outside the legal framework. Mining & Livelihoods: Government says small-scale miners contribute about 40% of mining revenue and points to special lending arrangements via banks to boost output. Agribusiness: Cashew season preparations are underway with reforms on farmer registration and block farming as targets rise to 750,000 tonnes. Capital Markets: DSE reports record market capitalisation and a rebound in weekly trading activity, signalling renewed investor appetite. Trade & Regional Links: Tanzania and Serbia are pushing deeper ties in agriculture, tourism and the blue economy, including plans for direct air services. Sports Tourism: Yas Zanzibar Marathon gears up for Sept 20 with official kits unveiled and a target of 10,000 runners.
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