AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTelecom Momentum: Vodacom has lifted its Vision 2030 customer targets after doubling its growth pace, adding 26-million subscribers to reach 237.3-million across eight markets—fuelled by strong demand in Egypt and other international operations, with Lesotho flagged among the contributors. Fintech Expansion: Araxi shareholders have overwhelmingly backed its acquisition of an 80% stake in Pay@ Group, clearing the way for a bigger payments push across Southern Africa after competition approval. Cost-of-Living Pressure: With fuel still rising, Lesotho’s Road Transport Board has set taxi fare increases from next week, adding M4.00 to local routes and squeezing commuters further into winter. Food & Water Risk: A below-normal rainfall outlook for South Africa’s winter season is raising alarms for dams and winter crops, with knock-on effects for the wider region’s supply chains. Local Sports & Youth: The Leloko Serobanyane Winter Challenge kicked off in Mapoteng, running through October and keeping youth engaged through soccer and netball. STI Spotlight (Lesotho): Lesotho used a UN forum in New York to push its STI agenda, including digital identity pilots and high-performance computing upgrades.
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