AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoInvestment and Jobs: Tanzania registered $2.81 billion in projects in July–September, with 35,638 jobs expected. Manufacturing led in project numbers and projected employment; construction and commercial buildings drew the most capital. Urban Growth: Sub-Saharan Africa’s cities could add 748 million residents by 2050, a major opportunity that will require investment in housing, transport and jobs. Luanda is projected to overtake Lagos as the region’s most populous city by mid-century. City Governance: Johannesburg signed a R10.3 billion municipal wage deal with Samwu ahead of local elections. The city has paid the first R1.2 billion, and Mayor Dada Morero says any incoming administration will have to honour the agreement. Industrial Push: Egypt expects to complete an electric-vehicle plant in 6th of October City by early 2027. Mansour Group says it will serve local demand and create thousands of jobs.
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