AGP Executive Report
Last update: 37 minutes agoRenewables & Grid Build-Out: CrossBoundary Access secured a $10m equity investment from IFC to scale distributed solar/mini-grids and battery-as-a-service across Sub-Saharan Africa, including Nigeria and Madagascar. Power Supply Pressure: Togo says power outages are driven by reduced electricity imports from Ghana and Nigeria, with domestic generation unable to cover peak demand; emergency generation is being added. Property Market Shift (South Africa): Western Cape average Q1 sales price hit R3.36m, far above the rest of SA, pushing buyers to look beyond Cape Town as affordability barriers deepen. Urban Infrastructure Spend (Cape Town): Cape Town unveiled a R40bn “City of Hope” budget for 2026/27, prioritising water/sanitation, grid upgrades, and road maintenance. Construction & Real Estate Delivery (Kenya): China Road and Bridge Construction Company (CRBC) was appointed main contractor for Jabali Towers at Tatu City, adding mixed-use residential, offices, retail and hospitality. Protest Risk to Livelihoods (South Africa): Reuters reports migrants in Durban are scrambling to leave ahead of June 30 anti-immigration pressure, raising near-term housing and labour uncertainty.
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