AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCustoms Crackdown: Cameroon’s Customs Area 11 command seized about N2bn worth of containers of illicit goods, signaling a tougher stance on smuggling and contraband. Port & Industry Push: At the Africa CEO Forum, Kribi Port (PAK) put its industrial zone plan in the spotlight, pitching the Kribi Port Industrial Zone (KPIZ) as a way to move from transit to local processing and jobs. Energy Governance Reset: SOCADEL’s installation in Douala marks the state’s renewed control of electricity distribution after ENEO’s renationalisation, with a 100-day roadmap aimed at restoring service and financial balance. Investment Incentives Drive: Cameroon’s Investment Promotion Agency (IPA) launched a campaign to roll out a new investment incentives ordinance, promising faster approvals via a one-stop shop. Food Policy Shock: Cameroon moved to suspend maize imports after farmers complained they can’t sell stocks, pointing to permit issuance that didn’t match real inventory levels. Mining Integrity: A new probe flagged over 200 illegal artisanal gold mining firms, mostly foreign-owned, raising fresh pressure on enforcement.
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