AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFuel Prices: Rwanda raised diesel and petrol maximum retail pump prices effective June 6, with diesel up by Sh64 per litre to about Sh258.8 and petrol capped at about Sh259.7, citing global oil market shocks while saying government support cushions consumers. Capital Markets: The Rwanda Stock Exchange became the first in East, Central and Southern Africa to set dedicated listing and trading rules for Islamic capital market products, aiming to attract Shariah-compliant instruments like sukuk and Islamic REITs and enable cross-listing with Gulf investors. Regional Trade & Tourism: The EAC urged partner states to make Afcon 2027 a business-friendly tourism engine, pushing cross-border packages and policies that improve the investment climate. Banking Expansion: Standard Bank said it wants to become the largest bank in East Africa by 2030, targeting a bigger client base and doubling earnings across its regional markets. ICT Exports: Malawi’s Sparc Systems unveiled a blueprint to scale ICT services exports across Africa, pointing to growth in Malawi’s digital foreign earnings. EAC Energy/Transport Context: UNDP highlighted plans to unlock Lake Victoria Basin tourism and jobs, linking the lake region to Tanzania’s northern safari circuit. Business Outlook: IMF projections point to fast growth across Africa in 2026, with several economies expected to outperform the global average.
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