AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoRwandaAir Cargo Boost: RwandaAir has launched its first dedicated cargo flight from Nigeria to East and Southern Africa, aiming to cut shipping friction and open new export routes under AfCFTA. Energy Access Push: Rwanda’s new REG CEO, Eng. Maximilien Byilingiro, pledges faster progress toward universal electricity access by 2029, focusing on more household connections and steadier power supply. Jobs vs Skills: A Rwanda-focused piece argues the country’s new jobs need learners and workplace adaptability, not just certificates. Farmer Seed Rights: An EALA lawmaker, Françoise Uwumukiza, renewed calls for regional laws protecting farmers’ seeds and food systems. Agribusiness Wins: Pineapple farming in Gakenke is helping households escape poverty, though farmers still struggle with low-price sales to brokers. Ebola Cross-Border Alarm: DRC’s Ebola outbreak is spreading and straining response capacity, with UN and Africa CDC warning that weak tracking and lab shortages are undermining containment. Policy Lesson for Business: Commentary warns that “regulatory whiplash” can be more damaging than tax hikes, because it kills planning and raises risk for firms.
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