AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSatellite Connectivity: Airtel and Elon Musk’s Starlink launched Africa’s first satellite-to-phone service in the DRC (14 Aug), letting compatible LTE Android phones connect directly to Starlink satellites for SMS and limited data apps like WhatsApp—no dish needed, with Apple support expected later. Seychelles Conservation & Science: A new study reports male sperm whales make the loudest mammal communication sounds, with “slow clicks” recorded off Seychelles and other coasts, reaching up to 43 miles underwater. Local Food Systems: Seychelles set aside US$1.4M to revive the livestock sector—cutting animal feed costs by 30% and boosting subsidies for poultry and pig farmers to reduce meat imports. Marine Tourism with Tech/Science: Four Seasons Resort Seychelles rolled out new snorkelling and marine conservation experiences at Petite Anse, led by resident marine biologists focused on coral restoration and reef education. Regional Policy & Trade: SADC leaders pushed for more self-reliance and easier cross-border trade, including a simplified trade regime to cut costs for small-scale traders. Digital & Finance (Seychelles-linked): Bitget launched Project Archimedes ($300M) for quant firms, while Zoomex added 12 USDT-margined US equity perpetuals for 24/7 trading.
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