AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCybersecurity: New draft guidance from the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology urges small firms to treat technology weaknesses as business risks, not just IT problems. Trader Safety: Extortion threats forced foreign-owned spaza shops in Nyanga, South Africa, to close for a week, disrupting owners and residents who rely on the shops. Displaced Businesses: Ghana’s SSNIT says it will identify traders affected by Labadi beachfront demolitions and provide some with space in a planned market before Christmas. Recovery Finance: Florida has activated $10 million in interest-free loans for businesses hit by Hurricane Isaias. Market Access: Jamaica’s JBDC is shifting its support toward helping MSMEs find and enter new markets, while Ghanaian fintech leaders are calling for wider access to digital finance and stronger consumer protections for small businesses.
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