AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoTelecom Pricing Shake-up (Nigeria): The NCC has kicked off a major review of telecom interconnection pricing with KPMG, aiming to reset mobile termination rates to be more cost-reflective after years of market change like 5G growth, inflation, and new operator models. Digital Skills for Youth (Lesotho): Lesotho launched an AI Skills Development Programme with the US Embassy and American Corner, training youth enterprises to use e-commerce plus AI tools under the Sebabatso youth empowerment push. Ebola Response Strain (DR Congo): Reuters reports the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak is being held back by shortages of staff, transport, and isolation-ward materials, with contact tracing still far from complete. Media & Trust in Focus (South Africa): Abahlali baseMjondolo denied involvement in xenophobic protests after a fake poster using its logo circulated online, warning it’s disinformation meant to incite hatred. Branding & Marketing Angle (Education): A piece on tertiary education branding argues reputation now depends on digital experiences, employability outcomes, partnerships, and innovation—not just rankings. Global Finance Signal: The BRICS-backed New Development Bank approved nearly US$43bn for infrastructure and sustainable development projects by March 2026, reinforcing its role in Global South funding.
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