AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMonetary Policy Watch: South Africa’s central bank (SARB) lifted its main lending rate by 25 bps to 7.00% for the first time in three years, citing inflation risks intensified by the Iran war and possible second-round effects. Agri-Trade: China will open its market to eligible coffee bean imports from all 53 African countries with diplomatic ties from 20 July 2026, using unified phytosanitary rules—Mauritius is among the applicants. Industrialisation Benchmark: Morocco has topped Africa’s industrialisation index for the first time, narrowly ahead of South Africa; Mauritius ranks among the continent’s top industrial performers. Indian Ocean Blue Economy: Monaco’s 2022 Indian Ocean mission report was presented in Port Louis with 25 recommendations focused on marine ecosystem protection, fisheries management, and stronger regional cooperation. Tourism & Air Connectivity: Emirates is rolling out a new 569-seat A380 configuration on routes including Mauritius, while Air India is cutting domestic frequencies amid higher fuel costs linked to the Iran war. Jobs & Manufacturing: Africa Jobs Fund launched aiming to mobilise $100M to back export manufacturing and labour mobility to create high-productivity jobs across Sub-Saharan Africa.
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