AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoDigital Rights & Health Data: ProPublica reports the U.S. is pushing “digital colonialism” terms in health deals, demanding access to Africans’ private data as a condition for lifesaving funding—raising privacy and sovereignty alarms. Public Health Tech: Zambia’s tech-and-health ecosystem gets a boost as Chinese doctors support Levy Mwanawasa University Teaching Hospital with advanced digestive endoscopy and training to improve diagnosis of ulcers and cancers. AI for Agriculture & Water: A drone startup, SORA Technology, uses AI to map high-risk mosquito breeding water for targeted spraying—showing how emerging tech can cut costs in malaria control. STEM & Research Capacity: FULafia appoints a new Director for its Centre for Artificial Intelligence, strengthening university research and innovation in emerging technologies. Skills & Social Security: NAPSA launches a Student Chapter Programme to bring social security and savings habits to higher-learning students early. Infrastructure & Industry: Zambia reports manufacturing contributed 7% to 2025 GDP, while construction and infrastructure remain key to jobs and growth. Regional Trade Tech: A “smart border” push highlights how digital customs can cut clearance delays and costs across Southern Africa. Creative Economy Pipeline: Zambia announces a Creative Convergence plan linking business summits and arts festivals to grow the creative trade.
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