AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPan-African Investment: Dangote Refinery says its IPO has drawn investors from 51 African countries and more than 90 worldwide. The offer closes October 27, giving investors a chance to own a stake in a major industrial asset. Nature and Conservation: COP17 faces a funding gap as countries remain off track on 22 of 23 global biodiversity targets. African conservation efforts will need more financing and stronger action to protect wildlife and habitats. Air Connectivity: Airbus forecasts Ethiopia’s passenger traffic will grow sixfold over 20 years, with Ethiopian Airlines and planned airport infrastructure positioning Addis Ababa as a regional hub. Digital Payments: Mastercard and Moovn have signed a five-year deal to expand card, merchant and cross-border payment services across East Africa. Skills: AI course enrolments in South Africa rose 75% year on year, while critical-thinking enrolments climbed 132%, highlighting growing demand for both technical and human skills.
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