AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoProcurement Reform: A new push argues Africa must design its own procurement and treat buying power as an economic engine, not just paperwork. Telecom Modernisation: West Africa’s operator is moving to a convergent billing and customer platform with Covalense Digital, aiming for a single 360-degree view across mobile and fibre services. Connectivity Resilience: Agility Beyond Space and Sonema deepen a long-term satellite capacity deal to strengthen critical connectivity across Africa. Trade Payments: Nigeria’s businesses get a boost as Fidelity Bank expands PAPSS-enabled cross-border payments across Africa. Energy Jobs: Kenya prepares to break ground on Dangote’s Sh2.2tn East Africa refinery in Lamu, targeting major job creation and a shift from fuel imports to regional processing. Climate Warning: El Niño is strengthening, raising odds of drought plus heavy rains and flooding, with early action urged to protect food systems. Security & Politics: Nigeria’s Tinubu/APC ask a court to dismiss Atiku’s NYSC certificate forgery case, while Kaduna ADC alleges security operatives attacked party members. Illicit Trade: South Africa says illicit goods are costing R200bn in unpaid taxes, squeezing consumers and jobs.
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