AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoIEC Election Tech Watch: South Africa’s IEC is running an external audit of its local election results system, with ICT experts from the ANC, DA, MK Party and ACDP reviewing integrity, security and reliability ahead of the 4 November polls. Urban Youth & Tech: Four young Kenyan women won the GirlCode Kenya Hackathon for an AI-powered public transport fare platform aimed at improving payments and accountability. Energy Megatrends: South Africa’s electricity minister Ramokgopa outlines megatrends for demand, supply and market shifts at Windaba, including renewables, flexibility needs and localising energy supply chains. AI, Data & Governance: A new report urges South Africa to turn AI interest into jobs via better training pathways, affordable internet and skills pathways in local languages. Digital Finance: Kenya’s CMA finally approves a Dangote refinery Kenya share sale via GDRs, unlocking local investor access. Sports & Global Bids: IOC confirms seven countries interested in hosting the 2036 Olympics, including South Africa, India and Qatar. Agriculture & Climate Skills: Liberia’s Kwapai Africa trains 55 urban residents in climate-smart gardening, composting and pest management. Regional Trade: Cotonou port expansion sparks debate on West Africa’s trade future as transit traffic rises.
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