AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHIV Supply Crunch: In Eswatini, demand for the twice-yearly HIV prevention injection lenacapavir is outpacing stocks, with clinics reporting near-depleted supplies after rapid uptake—raising fears of missed prevention for vulnerable communities. Vodacom Momentum: Vodacom says it has lifted its long-term customer target to 275 million by 2030 after adding 26 million customers to reach 237.3 million, with financial services and fintech driving earnings growth; Lesotho is cited among markets performing strongly. Lesotho Power Disruptions: Heavy rains and snow have damaged Lesotho’s electricity infrastructure, leaving areas without power as LEC assesses transformer and transmission pole losses and works to restore supply. Food–Fertiliser Shock: Across the region, farmers brace for a food crisis as fertilizer flows are disrupted, with Malawi warning that availability—not just price—could hit small markets hardest. Regional Tensions: South Africa’s xenophobia flare-up continues to spill over, with Ghana announcing plans to evacuate 300 citizens from SA amid safety concerns. Local Business & Growth: Lesotho pushes tourism at Durban Indaba, highlighting Afriski and winter events as it eyes higher arrivals. Fintech Expansion: Araxi shareholders back its acquisition of an 80% stake in Pay@, approved by competition authorities, setting up a bigger payments push across Southern Africa including Lesotho.
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