AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 minutes agoSatellite Connectivity: Airtel Africa and SpaceX’s Starlink launched Africa’s first satellite-to-phone service in the DRC, letting eligible customers connect directly to satellites using compatible smartphones (initially limited to SMS and light data like WhatsApp, no dish needed). Cybersecurity (Seychelles): Safepal, a Seychelles-based wallet firm, disclosed a breach affecting 39,798 customers after an order-tracking plugin flaw exposed names, emails, phone numbers and shipping addresses (but not seed phrases or private keys), raising fears of targeted phishing and scams. Regional Tech & Policy: CIPS named Kenya its East Africa base, aiming to professionalise procurement across 13 countries from Nairobi. Science & Environment (Seychelles): Researchers reported that male sperm whales produce the loudest communication sounds of any mammal, with “slow clicks/clangs” recorded off Seychelles. Local Economy & Food Security: Seychelles set aside US$1.4M to revive the livestock sector, cutting feed costs and boosting subsidies for poultry and pig farmers. SADC Focus: SADC leaders urged deeper self-reliance and regional integration as aid declines and connectivity expands.
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