AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoRenewable Energy: Econet Wireless Burundi has launched a $2.5 million solar project, the first phase of a $6.5 million plan to shift its telecom network to renewable power by December 2028. The rollout will cover about one-third of network sites and is expected to cut diesel use by 300,000 litres a year. Regional Trade: Tanzania secured $1.2 billion in financing for a 411-kilometre railway linking Tabora and Kigoma, with officials saying the line will connect to Burundi and improve access to regional markets. Climate Readiness: The EAC adopted a joint El Niño response plan through February 2027, prioritising early warnings, agriculture, food security and infrastructure resilience; Burundi’s western highlands are among the identified risk areas. Industry and Skills: Rwanda’s TVET stakeholders urged businesses to help shape training before students graduate, aligning vocational skills with employers’ needs. SOSUMO: Unions are demanding answers from the state sugar company over the disappearance of engineer Ismaël Mugisha; two bodies found in the region have not been linked to his case.
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