AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSmall-Business Finance: Liberis and Qred have completed their regulator-approved merger, combining banking and embedded-finance services for more than 60,000 small businesses across 17 countries. Access to Credit: Pakistan’s prime minister has ordered officials to tackle delays in loans for SMEs, farmers and homebuyers, and to address tax issues affecting small firms and exporters. AI Tools: Bengaluru-based Vaani AI has launched a self-serve platform for building multilingual voice agents that can handle calls and connect with business workflows. SME Recognition: South Africa’s 2026 News24 x Lula SME Awards named Zaio Institute of Technology Small Business of the Year; the awards share R300,000 across five categories. Seller Support: eBay announced $100,000 in grants to help sellers grow through live commerce.
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