AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoBanking & Investment: Equity Group reported a 31.5% jump in half-year profit to Sh43.7bn, but will not pay an interim dividend as it builds a “war chest” for expansion into new markets including Angola, Mozambique, Zambia, Ethiopia and Libya. Rwanda Conservation: Rwanda’s grey crowned cranes have rebounded from under 300 birds a decade ago to 1,438, after 10 years of conservation focused on ending illegal captivity and restoring wetlands. Health & Policy: African health leaders urged countries to integrate non-communicable disease services, medicines and diagnostics into Universal Health Coverage reforms, with Rwanda among the countries sharing lessons in Accra. Trade & Logistics: DP World and WFP delivered 5,000 tonnes of rice to Burundi, DRC and Rwanda via Dar es Salaam, supporting emergency food aid and strengthening regional humanitarian supply chains. Sports & Youth: ANOCA Zone V Youth Games in Nairobi will host 300 athletes from 11 countries, including Rwanda, ahead of competitions from Aug 24-28. Education Leadership: Chinhoyi University of Technology installed Prof Irvin Mpofu as its new Vice Chancellor as it pushes research, innovation and commercialisation.
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