AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSeychelles-India Defence Boost: India handed Seychelles repaired Dornier main electronic units, calibrated aircraft tools, safety gear and seamanship ropes to strengthen EEZ surveillance, CASEVAC and SAR readiness. SADC Summit Watch: South Africa is set to assume the SADC chairpersonship as leaders meet in Durban, with migration, trade, critical minerals, industrialisation and security on the agenda; Zambia is confirmed to host the 47th summit. Regional Migration Tensions: South Africa’s “March and March” movement plans a march and picket outside the SADC summit, demanding stricter visa controls and action against employers hiring undocumented workers. Finance & Markets: Absa reports 8% headline earnings growth in H1, with Africa regions (including Seychelles) contributing 28% of headline earnings. Cybersecurity Alert: Seychelles-based Safepal disclosed a data breach affecting 39,798 customers, exposing personal and shipping details while saying wallet keys were not taken. Tech & Connectivity: Airtel Africa and Starlink launched direct-to-phone satellite service in the DRC, extending coverage without a dish. Local Economy: Seychelles allocates US$1.4m to revive the livestock sector and cut meat imports.
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