AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours ago6G Watch: GSMA Intelligence forecasts 6G uptake will start in key markets around 2030, reaching 50M connections by end-2030 and about 740M by end-2032. Mining Tech: Tanzania plans to expand deep geophysical surveys from 16% to at least 50% of land by 2030 to cut exploration costs and boost mineral discovery. Digital Skills & Jobs: TECH Global University says 99% of its graduates land jobs aligned with their specialization within a year, supported by practice-focused degree tracks. AI & Connectivity: AfDB highlights AI’s potential to add up to $1T to Africa’s GDP by 2035, but warns the continent’s data-centre and power gaps could slow progress. Media & Trust: A debate on “who is responsible for the truth” as smartphones and social media speed up citizen reporting faster than accuracy checks. NSSF Payouts: NSSF credited Shs5.44T to members after setting a record 22.53% interest rate for 2025/26. Healthcare Trade: WHX Nairobi 2026 drew 8,500+ visits and 250+ exhibitors, pushing interoperable, scalable digital health and local manufacturing. Tourism & Nature: Tanzania’s tourism leaders back nature-based solutions as a core productive asset to protect ecosystems and earnings. Banana Genomics: IITA-led research uses genomic tools to improve breeding value predictions for diploid banana hybrids. Pharma Localisation: Tanzania moves to cut a ~$1B medicine import bill by scaling domestic pharmaceutical manufacturing to 80% by 2030. Road Safety: Government urges bodaboda leaders to help identify offenders while reinforcing boda boda regulation and crash prevention. Mining Value Addition: Tanzania drafts a five-year mineral processing push to grow onshore beneficiation, jobs, and supply chains. Startup Acceleration: Dar Ventures and Plug and Play open applications for DarE, a built-environment tech accelerator across Africa, the Middle East and Europe. Digital Banking: I&M Bank expands “digital fast” account opening across East Africa, using smartphone onboarding and liveness checks. Transport Electrification: Tanzania’s PM meets Qatar transport officials after tours of Lusail’s e-bus depot and charging systems.
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