AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoFintech & Trade: Maplerad says it has crossed $500m in processed transactions, as African fintechs push for programmable payment rails beyond fragmented banking. Mining & Investment: Fortuna Mining buys Senegal’s Bambadji advanced gold project in a bid to expand its Diamba Sud footprint along the Senegal-Mali Shear Zone. Real Estate & ESG: Kenya’s Workable becomes Africa’s first shared workspace operator to earn the WELL Coworking Rating, adding another wellness-led benchmark for corporate space. Energy & Policy: South Africa’s September fuel outlook worsens on early CEF data, while industry voices warn a new Gas Bill won’t fix deeper supply and infrastructure coordination problems. Regional Security: UPDF urges Eastern African states to strengthen regional security cooperation through the Eastern Africa Standby Force. Migration Shock in South Africa: More than 178,000 African immigrants have fled or been deported amid violence and harassment, raising concerns over children and healthcare access. Sports: South Africa’s U20 women’s 4x400m relay wins silver in Oregon; Kenya tops Africa at the World U20 meet; and Gor Mahia faces CAF Champions League qualifiers against Pyramids FC.
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