AGP Executive Report
Last update: 13 minutes agoBrand Partnerships: Ghanaian Afrobeats star King Promise becomes the face of Dierre’s “Secure What Matters” West Africa campaign, rolling out across digital, outdoor and influencer channels. Digital Skills & Jobs: South Africa’s Economic Cluster and Tshwane South TVET College host a Digital Skills Outreach Programme on 29 Sept to connect students with training, career pathways and industry support. Policy & Governance: South Africa’s National Planning Commission and Water Research Commission convene an irrigation roundtable on inclusive, sustainable water use, spotlighting uneven performance and climate pressure. AI Regulation: Knowledge Networks and RegulatingAI launch “The AI Policy 100 (2026),” naming 100 key figures shaping global AI governance. Media, Marketing & Tech: South Africa’s comms deputy minister weighs BBBEE ownership rules in the Starlink debate at Bloomberg’s Africa Business Media Innovators. Politics & Public Messaging (Nigeria): Atiku’s team and Dino Melaye push a petrol subsidy restoration claim that could cut pump prices to N400–N500, while AAC sues Tinubu over alleged failure to formally transmit power during vacation. Humanitarian/PR: ICRC evacuates 161 people from Ethiopia’s conflict-torn Tigray to Afar.
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