AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoZambia Rift Watch: Scientists say a new tectonic boundary may be forming beneath Zambia, with researchers spotting deep mantle gas escaping through hot springs along the Kafue Rift—an unusual “tell” that the ground may still be shifting. Rural Connectivity: Tanzania is pushing a Sh29bn push of 287 communication towers to reach nearly 3 million people in underserved wards, aiming to speed up a “digital Tanzania” rollout. Digital Health & Data Control: Zambia’s Ministry of Health received e-Registry equipment to digitise records, while Ghana (and others) are resisting foreign-linked health data deals over privacy and control—raising the stakes for how African governments manage sensitive information. Energy + Climate Policy: Zambia is being cited as a climate-and-energy poverty model, with a plan for community-owned solar plants in every constituency. Tech Spotlight: Zambia’s digital push also shows up in health and connectivity upgrades, while regional education support continues—like Zimbabwe’s laptop handover for marginalised students.
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