AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHIV Prevention Manufacturing: Aspen Pharmacare secured a licensing deal to locally manufacture alimatravir (MK-8527), a once-monthly oral HIV prevention drug, once approved—boosting access and local pharma capacity. Health Systems & AU Health Push: The AU urged Somalia to nominate delegates for AUSSOM consultations, while Eritrea and WHO praised Ethiopia’s Public Health Institute for long-running disease surveillance and lab excellence. EV Battery Investment: The AfDB approved a $110m loan for Morocco’s planned gigafactory, aiming to kick-start Africa’s domestic EV battery industry. Digital Skills for Growth: Vodacom, UJ and AWS launched an AI lab to build South Africa’s AI talent pipeline, and Nigeria rolled out a UNESCO-backed mobile learning push for teacher development. Business & Jobs: Nedbank Namibia’s Future of Business conference targets MSME growth, as South Africa’s reform momentum reportedly turned negative and debt-fiscal pressure remains high. Regional Football: South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe submitted a joint bid to host AFCON 2028. Food Security: FAO data says hunger in Africa fell for the first time in nearly a decade, but affordability of nutritious diets remains the next hurdle.
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