AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoDigital Startups: Madagascar’s Nia is among 18 African ventures selected for a Web3 incubation programme offering product development, technical support and investor introductions through January 2027. Agriculture & Forestry: The wild Voatsiperifery pepper faces habitat loss from forest decline, fires and charcoal production. A French-Malagasy entrepreneur is testing cultivation to boost production of the high-value spice, which sells in France for $167–$222 per kilogram. Fuel Costs: Madagascar was among seven African countries with a slight diesel-price drop in October, potentially easing costs for transport, farming and businesses; no country-specific reduction was reported. Business Expansion: Malagasy billionaire Ylias Akbaraly’s Thomson Broadcast is seeking Nigerian approval for a €400 million radio and TV infrastructure contract serving four institutions.
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