AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEnergy & Mining: TotalEnergies has completed its reshuffle with Galp, taking stakes in three Namibian licences tied to the Mopane discovery, while CPMZ launched a major Mozambique–Zimbabwe fuel pipeline expansion to lift Beira-Harare capacity by about two-thirds by end-2027. Fintech & Telecoms: MTN says MoMo is now at 70.8m monthly active users and 2.3m merchants daily, as Africa’s fintech talk shifts from access to “financial health”; Telviva launched Viva, an AI voice/text agent for South African businesses, and Ethica appointed Bradley Shaw to expand channel partnerships across Africa. Economy & Policy: The South African rand held steady ahead of PMI data; South Africa also unveiled new DStv streaming packages from 17 September, and crime experts warned that low police detection rates are eroding public safety. Climate & Food Systems: El Niño risks are rising across parts of Africa, while CGIAR showcased scalable, investment-ready innovations at the Africa Food Systems Forum. Sports & Culture: Kenya’s volleyball team eyes a semi-final win over Cameroon; South Africa’s aviation regulator is reviewing a Cape Town stadium flyover after safety concerns.
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