AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoPower & Energy: Azura Power buys a majority stake in South Africa’s Enpower Trading, using it as a local electricity trading platform as it builds its first foothold in one of Africa’s biggest power markets. Energy Security: Ghana pushes LPG infrastructure after the arrival of the MT Asharami Ghana, aimed at boosting cleaner fuel access for households and business across West Africa. Inequality & Wealth: Oxfam South Africa renews the pressure on the country’s wealth divide, citing 2024 figures showing the richest 1% holding 54.9% of wealth while the bottom 50% sits in negative wealth. Education & Skills: South Africa’s National Teaching Awards spotlight educators driving literacy and maths support beyond classrooms, while iCentra launches CareerCentra.com to help professionals earn globally recognised credentials. Youth, Tech & Inclusion: Airtel Africa Foundation expands its Tech Fellowship to Zambia, backing 50 students for ICT degrees at UNZA and CBU. Governance & Accountability: Parliament’s Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities portfolio flags R52m irregular spending and audit regressions in South Africa’s Department of Women. Sports & Reform: Ghana’s SWAG calls for urgent, systemic reforms after the Black Stars’ poor AFCON qualifier start. Infrastructure & Trade: Zimbabwe doubles down on “smart infrastructure” to cut logistics costs and position itself as a regional logistics hub.
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