AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEbola Watch: WHO says the Central Africa outbreak may be broader and more entrenched than first thought, with transmission accelerating in eastern DRC and spillover risks rising for neighbours. EAC Trade Policy: A new Kenya Finance Bill clause could remove long-standing excise exemptions for EAC-origin goods, threatening about Sh350b in regional trade. Tanzania–Russia Aviation & Tourism: Samia Suluhu announced direct Air Tanzania flights linking Dar es Salaam, Moscow and Zanzibar from July 2, aiming to boost trade and tourism ties. Tanzania–Nigeria Trade Push: Tanzania’s High Commission in Abuja plans to deepen business links with Nigeria via FAB West Africa 2026, spotlighting tea, coffee, cashew, wines and value-added foods. Port & Logistics Demand: Cargo growth at Dar es Salaam port is driving a surge in demand for heavy-duty trucks, with local assemblers scaling up production. Finance & Inclusion: Equity Bank opened a Zanzibar Supreme Banking Center to serve investors and high-net-worth clients, expanding access to tailored banking solutions. Coffee Sector Protection: Tanzania will bar buyers with unpaid debts to coffee farmers from purchasing next season to curb disputes and protect growers. Informality & Tax Base: Moody’s warns nearly 88% of Sub-Saharan workers are informal, weakening tax collection and limiting growth.
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