AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoHigher-ed Leadership: Cameroon’s Prof Sunny Aiyuk has been appointed Deputy Vice-Chancellor at Botswana Open University after an open, internationally benchmarked recruitment process, with psychometric testing at the final stage—another reminder that Botswana is betting on merit over connections. Africa–France Capital Push: At the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, French President Emmanuel Macron announced €23bn (about $27bn) in new investment for energy, AI and agriculture, while Kenya’s William Ruto repeated “sovereignty” and pushed for win-win, non-dependent partnerships. Digital Payments Momentum: Botswana’s BTC Business rebrand signals a renewed push for secure connectivity and digital solutions across sectors, while Mozambique’s Letshego and Mastercard launched a debit card to widen access to formal payments. Startups Funding: Botswana also launched a £50m innovation fund via the Botswana Tech Fund to back Southern Africa startups with growth capital. Governance & Integrity: In Cameroon, Commonwealth anti-corruption leaders highlighted AI-enabled enforcement, and Botswana’s Rose Seretse urged anti-corruption bodies to build ethics inside their own ranks. Public Health Pressure: Mozambique reports drug trafficking expansion alongside rising addiction concerns, as arrests point to international cartel links.
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