AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoGoogle Play Funding: Google Play launched an equity-free Indie Games Fund for Africa, putting Sh129m (about $1m) into independent studios across 32 countries with grants of $50k–$200k plus mentorship. Solar Power Push (Eswatini): The Tsamela solar PV project in Hhohho (Enduma, Motshane) targets 20MW, with about 150 construction jobs and 10 permanent roles, aiming to cut Eswatini’s electricity import reliance. Big Solar Deal (Eswatini): Zimbabwean investor Wicknell Chivayo secured a R3bn, 300MW solar IPP partnership with CHiNT Electric, backed by a 120-hectare site allocation. Biotech Data Access: ISAAA AfriCenter launched the Biotec Africa Database portal to centralise biotech and biosafety regulatory information, helping traders and regulators navigate approvals and cross-border requirements. Anti-Drug Cooperation: Eswatini-linked DCEA operations intensified to track Tanzanian drug traffickers across southern Africa, including joint efforts with regional law enforcement. MTN Leadership: MTN Eswatini confirmed Jerry Soko as substantive CEO from July 1, 2026, after seven months as acting CEO. TB Diagnostics: Local researchers highlighted drug-resistant TB detection gains using targeted next-generation sequencing, improving identification of rifampicin-resistant strains missed by routine tests.
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