AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMozambique State Watch: Mozambique’s Prime Minister Benvinda Levi has pushed new state-company chairs to tighten transparency, curb fiscal risk and protect investment viability—aiming to make public holdings more profitable and less indebted. Regional Climate Push: In Nairobi, African parliamentarians backed a stronger, unified legislative voice on climate and methane talks, arguing financing and targets must match Africa’s development and food-security realities. Drug Enforcement Spillover: South Africa’s North West meth lab case—linked to foreign suspects including Mozambicans—keeps unfolding in court after a R1bn-plus haul of meth, chemicals and firearms. Energy & Trade Pressure: A new report again flags how oil and gas across Africa have failed to deliver broad development, leaving countries exposed to price shocks and import dependence. Digital Payments Momentum (Mozambique): Mastercard and Letshego are rolling out a Mozambique debit card to expand secure local and cross-border spending as cash still dominates. Industry Context: Vodacom is also leaning into smartphone financing to drive data growth and wider digital access.
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