AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoCocoa Resilience: Côte d’Ivoire’s agronomic research centre has developed 11 promising cocoa varieties better able to withstand water stress, a significant effort for a crop that supports about five million people and 15% of the economy. Gold Investment: Perseus Mining says its September-quarter output exceeded plan, with its Yaouré underground operation reaching commercial production. Separately, Waraba Gold agreed to acquire an exploration licence near Tengrela, expanding its potential gold corridor. Digital Finance: Cross-border payments startup Taja has passed 50,000 users across seven African markets, including Côte d’Ivoire, and reports millions of dollars in monthly transactions. Energy: GE Vernova won a contract to supply a turbine for a 372-megawatt power plant near Abidjan, scheduled to start operating in 2029. Madagascar’s AXIAN has also secured up to $62 million for a solar project expected to power 240,000 people in Côte d’Ivoire.
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