AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoRenewables Momentum: Africa’s power plans are tilting fast to solar, wind and battery storage, with Zambia named in a new China-backed $1.5bn deal that bundles solar, wind and even coal for steadier supply. Maize Outlook: Zambia is forecasting a record 4.937m tonnes of maize for 2025/26, up 27.8%—a boost for food security and agro-business. Digital Push: Vice President Mutale Nalumango has launched the 2026 Zambia Mobile Congress with Huawei to speed up AI, cloud and connectivity, arguing farmers, nurses and students must benefit. Finance Watch: Fidelity Bank’s Q1 profit in Nigeria fell 18.25% to N74.47bn, dragging its shares to a new low. Ebola Alarm: In DR Congo, Ebola response is being hit by attacks on treatment centres and patients fleeing—while neighbouring countries tighten borders, raising fears of shortages. Local Governance Scrutiny: Windhoek’s mayoral trip to Azerbaijan is being questioned over costs and whether residents gained practical value.
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