AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSubsea Connectivity Upgrade: Angola Cables is expanding its MONET and SACS transatlantic submarine networks with Ciena optical tech, aiming to support hyperscale, cloud and AI traffic and deliver more flexible, higher-capacity routes between Angola, Brazil and the US. Aviation Security Spotlight: A Flydubai Dubai–Tel Aviv incident—where a pilot allegedly stabbed the other pilot and tried to crash the Boeing 737 before being subdued—has reignited focus on crew-linked hijacking risks and emergency response. Finance for Growth in Angola: The Africa Financial Summit (AFIS) 2026 is set for Luanda on Nov. 3–4, with IFC and organisers pushing a “Making Capital Count” agenda to mobilise capital into productive sectors and scale African finance, including technology on African terms. Energy Strategy Milestone: NamPower marks 30 years and launches its 2026–2030 Integrated Strategic Business Plan, targeting higher self-sufficiency and a larger renewables share while strengthening generation and the grid. HealthTech Scaling Challenge: An Africa HealthTech Summit in Kigali is tackling how to move from pilots to national-scale systems using reliable data, connected infrastructure and interoperable digital services.
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