AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoNature & Tourism Finance: On Principe, South African tech tycoon Mark Shuttleworth is paying residents a “dividend” via his Faya Foundation to protect the island’s jungle and beaches, with adults pledging in writing to avoid sand extraction and unregulated logging to receive up to 6,250 dobras (about $290) per quarter (roughly $3.20 a day), though critics say it’s a missed chance to align with government plans for broader economic and social needs. Elections & Jobs: Ahead of São Tomé and Príncipe’s Sunday vote, voters say the top economic priority is stopping youth emigration by creating jobs and opportunities, with calls for investment plus new infrastructure like a port and airport. Energy & Regional Business: Petrobras signed a Mozambique oil-and-gas cooperation deal with ENH, and separately agreed exploration blocks off Côte d’Ivoire, reinforcing Brazil’s push to expand its African upstream footprint. Tech & Connectivity Finance: US EXIM Bank approved a $99.6m loan to Africell for telecom upgrades in Angola, aiming to boost coverage and competition. Policy & Social Protection: São Tomé and Príncipe is mentioned in a broader Portuguese/OIT-backed push to expand social protection for workers in the informal economy.
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