AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoDigital Trade & AfCFTA: Jumia’s Temidayo Ojo says harmonised payment systems and stronger consumer protection are key to unlocking Africa’s 500-million-person digital market, while AfCFTA continues pushing tariff cuts and reduced border friction. Smart Cities & Urban Tech: A look at how digital infrastructure is reshaping urban Africa, from smarter mobility to better city services, even as progress stays uneven. South Africa Smart ID Rollout: Absa joins Home Affairs’ Smart ID banking partnership, expanding applications to 296 branches and building on 385,000 processed requests in four months. Nigeria Health Education Boost: Nigeria’s Senate passed bills to upgrade Jos’s medical laboratory college into a new federal university, with calls for Tinubu’s quick assent. Renewables Finance: AfDB approved up to $66m for Egypt’s Dandara Solar project with battery storage, targeting full operations in 2028. Energy & Transport Modernisation: Lagos kick-started PMOD consultancy for the Omi Eko water transport upgrade, while Tanzania plans to modernise TAZARA into a major trade corridor. AI Governance Debate: UN warns AI is raising risks, including autonomous weapons, as Nigeria is highlighted for responsible AI progress. Africa in Space: A roundup shows satellites driving agriculture, climate resilience and connectivity across the continent.
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