AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSolar & Energy Transition: ISA launched its Solarising Africa strategy and an Africa50 DRE Fund push at a meeting in Victoria Falls, aiming to scale solar from today’s levels toward utility-scale power, solarised agriculture, e-mobility and distributed renewables. Rwanda Finance: Rwanda’s financial sector hit Rwf17.5tn in assets, with lending to the economy rising to about Rwf7tn; agriculture lending jumped 177% in H1 2026 as the National Bank urged prudent, transparent lending. Digital Payments & Internet Access: A look at India’s UPI 10-year growth highlights what drives mass digital payments; another report flags low internet and ICT development in parts of Africa, including Rwanda’s social media penetration. Health Tech & Care Access: East Africa is positioning medical tourism by linking healthcare systems and standards; Tanzania’s urology camp brings minimally invasive prostate treatments closer to patients. Rwanda Trade & Logistics: Rusizi Port on Lake Kivu is nearing completion (97.5%), aiming to cut transport costs and boost regional commerce for a landlocked economy. AI Safety Talk: Bill Gates says he wants to discuss AI risks and safeguards with China’s Xi, including monitoring for harmful biological misuse. E-mobility Finance (Region): NCBA and BasiGo backed Kenya’s electric public transport expansion with financing models for fleets and operators.
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