AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoSouth Africa Economy: Stats SA says the economy grew for a sixth straight quarter in Q1 2026, with finance, agriculture, trade and transport driving output. Health & Livestock: South Africa’s agriculture committee updates Foot and Mouth Disease vaccine deliveries and allocations, including millions of doses received and planned. World Cup Travel Tensions: Somalia defends referee Omar Artan after the US denied him entry despite a visa, raising fresh concerns about how Africans are treated during World Cup travel. Xenophobia Fallout: Nigeria finalises arrangements to evacuate its citizens from South Africa, with the first batch set to depart Johannesburg and arrive in Lagos early Thursday. Insurance Push: Africa’s insurance leaders hear that the continent’s $68bn premium pool shows demand, but distribution gaps mean products must reach people through mobile-first and digital channels. Aviation Integration: Lomé will host the AFCAC African Air Transport Convention & Expo (June 15–19) to push the Single African Air Transport Market. Investment Banking: United Capital wins licences to operate in Ethiopia and Rwanda, expanding pan-African capital market services. Markets: Nigeria’s Exchange rallies, with Airtel Africa leading gains as the market value jumps sharply.
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