AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoElectricity Reliability: Malawi’s grid is set to gain 50MW via the Mozambique–Malawi (MoMa) interconnector and an extra 20MW from a Battery Energy Storage System, with both projects nearing commissioning after works were completed despite Zambezi River delays. Rail Security: Transnet plans an “army” of guards plus drones to curb theft and vandalism on the central rail corridor ahead of opening the network to private operators. Cabo Delgado Accountability: Investigative journalist Estacio Valoi has been prosecuted after devices were confiscated in an illegal logging probe, raising concerns about threats to source confidentiality. Migration Pressure in the Region: South Africa has processed over 53,000 foreign nationals for deportation or repatriation since mid-June, dominated by Malawians, while regional partners including Mozambique continue to monitor safety impacts. Digital Infrastructure: Raxio Group has raised committed capital to US$380m and is expanding data centre capacity, including in Mozambique, as carrier-neutral demand grows. Disaster Tech for Mozambique: The AfDB backs a proposed Mozambique Drone Center to strengthen disaster risk management, with pilot training and drone systems already delivered.
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