AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoBanking Push: Equity Group is targeting 100 million customers by 2030 and expanding into 15 African countries, after reporting Q1 net profit up 24% to Sh18.3b, with regional subsidiaries driving half the earnings. Capital Markets: Equity for Tanzania Limited (EFTA) has listed a Sh33.04b bond on the DSE after a 220% subscription, signaling strong demand for shilling fixed-income. Transport Tech: Dar Rapid Transit (Dart) is considering facial and palm recognition for BRT access to cut losses and reduce smart-card hassles. Zanzibar Health Scrutiny: MPs say outsourced hospitals on the islands are failing patients—long waits and accountability gaps—pushing for a review of the outsourcing policy. Rail Disruption: TAZARA will suspend the Mukuba cross-border passenger train for one week (May 26–June 1) for maintenance. Climate Tools: AGRA launched Kenya’s ClimVAT satellite-based platform to pinpoint where climate risk is highest for smallholder farmers. Energy & Policy: Tanzania’s defence budget rises 17.57% to Sh4.29trn, while the government also seeks China’s SOE reform know-how. Refugee Context: Rwanda’s Mahama camp continues to host tens of thousands of refugees, with humanitarian supply chains adapting over time.
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