AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoClean Energy & Critical Minerals: Rwanda hosted the Africa Australia Clean Energy Conference (Aug 6–7), focusing on clean power, climate innovation and critical minerals for a just transition. Weather Disruption: Extreme weather forced school closures and disrupted transport and electricity supply across South Africa as authorities warned residents about unsafe heaters. Jobs & Youth Employment: South Africa’s Business Partners launched an R150m SME Youth Jobs Fund to help firms hire young people, targeting about 1,000 new jobs. Pay-TV Overhaul: MultiChoice added SportyTV and five new channels to DStv/GOtv while removing nine channels, with SuperSport launches set for Aug 19. Digital Infrastructure Push: Huawei and mining firms discussed the shift to “intelligent mining,” while Vertiv plans to expand manufacturing and testing in Ireland’s North West, creating up to 300 jobs. Health & Climate Risk: Kenya could see a malaria transmission rise of 5% as climate change shifts the disease into new highland areas. Sports & Continental Ambition: Gor Mahia face a tough CAF Champions League test against Egypt’s Pyramids FC, while Ghana’s Nations FC begin their CAF Confederation Cup campaign vs Mali’s FC Diarra. Housing Finance: Shelter Afrique’s ShafDB got approval to issue green/social bonds to fund housing projects.
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