AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTelecom Boom Meets Currency Stress: Airtel Africa says it now has 91 million smartphone customers and $6.4bn revenue, with data traffic up nearly 50% and 98% of its network 4G-ready—while investors still wrestle with the “currency headache” behind the numbers. Digital Finance Push: PAYZ has launched a Standard Mobile Money Agent Training Manual to professionalise agents and tighten consumer protection as Zambia’s mobile money ecosystem scales. AI Adoption Map: A new global view shows AI use led by the UAE (70%) and Singapore (63%), with Europe dominating many top adopters—while the US lags in everyday usage despite leading AI development. Health & Grants: Rockefeller Foundation reports $350m+ in grants reaching 731m people, and Merck Foundation highlights 2,600+ healthcare scholarships across 52 countries. Zambia Tech & Policy: PAYZ’s manual and Zambia’s digital ID ecosystem at id4Africa keep the spotlight on trust, access, and rollout quality.
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