AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCo-op Finance Shock: Kenya’s Kuscco saccos voted to liquidate after insolvency, with members facing a likely loss of about Sh11.6bn as a forensic audit flagged theft and “cooking” of books. Health Data Sovereignty: Namibia rejected a US proposal for health data and specimen sharing over privacy and sovereignty, keeping HIV/TB funding talks alive but with stricter terms. Bible Translation Push: Jehovah’s Witnesses say Bible-based materials are now available in about 26 Nigerian languages via jw.org, expanding access through large-scale volunteer translation. Language & AI in Africa: NWU’s Indigenous Language Media in Africa marked 10 years, arguing African languages must be actively used in news, science and AI systems—not just archived. Publishing & Reading Culture: Ghana’s Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts Minister urged making reading “fashionable” at the Ghana International Book Fair, calling for stronger libraries and support for local authors. Media Industry Loss: Nigeria’s Press Council mourned Dotun Oladipo, founder of The Eagle Online, praising nearly three decades in journalism and digital publishing. Book Launch (South Africa): Tafelberg/Jonathan Ball announced the Johannesburg launch of Africa’s Road to Prosperity: 10 Things to Know by Jakkie Cilliers.
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