AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoGabon Industrial Policy: Libreville is moving to end raw manganese exports and push deeper local processing, aiming to keep more value in-country through alloys and other processed products. Regional Value Chains: The UN Economic Commission for Africa urged SADC leaders to industrialise by processing minerals and agricultural output, noting Southern Africa’s large critical-mineral reserves but limited jobs from mining. Telecom Connectivity: Airtel Africa and SpaceX’s Starlink launched Africa’s first commercial direct-to-phone satellite service in the DRC, letting compatible smartphones connect without a dish, initially for SMS and light data. Power Trade Projects: Cameroon’s Sonatrel opened twin tenders for 225-kV transmission lines and substations under the Cameroon–Chad power interconnector, targeting electricity exports to Chad. Digital Sovereignty: Namibia is facing growing pressure to build local digital infrastructure as countries like Nigeria push sovereign cloud plans to cut costs and reduce reliance on foreign-hosted systems. Business Leadership: Havas appointed Roxana Ravjee as CEO Africa, expanding day-to-day leadership across its network including Gabon and the DRC.
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