AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAI in telecom: NetOne is rolling out AI for predictive network management, shifting from reactive operations to real-time optimisation to improve service delivery and customer experience. Digital access: Google’s Ask Gemini in Chrome is expanding to Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa, bringing built-in AI search help to more users across the region. Mobile-first fintech: Bola Group launched Chatbet, a WhatsApp-native betting platform that lets users place bets via messages or voice notes to cut data costs. Women in ICT: IFIP Women in ICT Africa was launched in Harare to boost women’s digital leadership and create a stronger continental network for innovation. Health tech upgrade: Zimbabwe received more advanced cancer treatment equipment, including LINAC radiotherapy machines, as government moves through phases to improve oncology care and diagnostics. Conservation pressure: Zimbabwe’s elephant numbers have surged to over 85,000, exceeding estimated carrying capacity and raising ecosystem concerns. Public safety & policing: ZRP opened recruitment for 2026 and also warned the public about recruitment fraud while urging crime reports directly to authorities. Regional business shift: A trade mission shows Zimbabwean firms are increasingly targeting Zambia for growth, citing tougher conditions at home.
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