AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoDigital Travel Rules: South Africa is expanding its online immigration system and may introduce an R500 Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) fee, meaning some visa-exempt travellers could need pre-travel approval before entry. HIV Prevention Rollout: South Africa’s lenacapavir (LEN) twice-yearly injection is scaling fast, with 31,297 of Africa’s roughly 60,000 LEN users in the country and 98.5% of eligible people choosing the jab over daily pills. Regional Trade Tech: Mozambique awarded a 25-year PPP concession to Chinese firms to build and run a one-stop border post at Machipanda, aiming to cut delays on a key Beira corridor crossing. Zambia Connectivity Leadership: Paratus appointed Neill Nortje as Zambia Country Manager to expand enterprise connectivity, cloud services and data-centre-linked infrastructure. Youth, Democracy & Jobs: A 2026 African Youth Survey finds 73% back democracy but 56% say Western-style models don’t fit Africa—youth want jobs, accountability and stability. Climate & Health: A new study links climate change to shifting malaria risk across sub-Saharan Africa, with some hotspots easing while other regions face rising risk.
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