AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAgriculture: Madagascar’s prized Voatsiperifery pepper faces habitat loss from forest depletion, fires and charcoal production. An entrepreneur is testing cultivation methods to expand production and protect the wild vine. Mining: AKORA Resources says several potential partners are conducting due diligence on its Bekisopa iron ore project, but has named no parties or set a timeline; its accounts also warn of uncertainty over its ability to continue operating. Energy: Madagascar’s AXIAN secured up to $62 million for a solar plant in Côte d’Ivoire expected to supply power to 240,000 people. Business: Malagasy billionaire Ylias Akbaraly’s Thomson Broadcast is seeking a €400 million contract to build broadcasting infrastructure for four Nigerian institutions; government approval is still pending. Fuel Costs: Madagascar was among seven African countries to record a slight diesel-price decline in October, offering some relief to transport, farming and other businesses.
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