AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoClean Energy Momentum: South Africa’s Ummbila Emoyeni wind farm (155MW) has entered commercial operation, feeding a bigger 900MW hybrid cluster with wind, solar and battery storage—another sign the just energy transition is moving from plans to power. Education & Youth Skills: Ghana is rolling out a “Smart Start” basic education curriculum adding coding, AI, electronics and TVET, while MTN Ghana’s Georgina Fiagbenu urges young people to build practical, solution-driven skills for a tougher job market. Governance & Accountability: Ghana’s education watchdog is calling for an independent regulator to handle exam appeals, arguing WAEC shouldn’t investigate complaints about its own results. Public Services Under Pressure: South Africa’s Post Office has received its first unqualified audit in six years, but auditors warn its operating future still depends on promised government funding. Cybercrime Alarm: INTERPOL says AI now powers over half of Africa’s cybercrime, with South Africa singled out as the continent’s biggest target. Food & Health Debate: Reporting highlights how ultra-processed foods are linked to unhealthy diets and that companies are pushing back hard against health policies. Sports & Talent: Ruard van Renen wins four Commonwealth bronze medals on debut, while Nigeria’s football federation contender Segun Solanke vows to tackle age cheating and back young talent. Migration Flashpoint: The Ceuta border story returns to the spotlight, underscoring Europe’s fortified frontier and the human cost of migration.
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