AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMedia & Advertising: Independent Media’s future looks shaky after Sekunjalo Group says its R5.2bn support has hit its limit, raising fears for titles like Cape Times, The Star and The Mercury. Digital Inclusion: ATU and GSMA urge African governments to cut smartphone taxes to bridge the digital divide and unlock AI growth. Telecom Regulation: NCC calls for stronger collaboration among African telecom regulators and pushes unified policy approaches to improve services. AI in Work: Seamless Technologies (rebranded from SeamlessHR) launches in Ghana with AI-driven tools aimed at transforming work and daily business operations. Fraud Watch: The EU warns West Africans about a fake EU–World Bank “compensation” scheme circulating online. Human Trafficking Online: NAPTIP and UNODC say traffickers are moving recruitment and scams online, targeting youth with fake job offers. Energy & Fuel Policy: South Africa’s fuel reserves policy pivots toward mandatory stockholding, aiming for a 60-day emergency buffer. Security & Comms: Reports say the US is weighing Mali strikes against al-Qaeda-linked JNIM, while Houthis claim Red Sea tanker attacks amid US-Iran escalation.
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