AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMauritius–UK Chagos Cashback Backlash: Labour is facing fresh outrage after new reporting says the UK’s Foreign Office plans £12m in climate and growth support for Mauritius following the £35bn Chagos surrender deal—critics call it “beggars belief” while UK households face inflation pressure. Tourism Budget Focus: South Africa’s Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille tables Budget Vote 38, pitching tourism as a jobs engine (954,000 direct jobs) and seeking momentum toward 1m direct jobs by 2030. AI Goes Practical: In South Africa, industry voices say AI is now “the now,” but warn organisations must tackle infrastructure and cost control, not just adopt tools. Kenya Startup Exit Tax: Kenya proposes a 15% capital gains tax on foreign investors’ offshore exits from Kenyan startups, aiming to close a holding-company loophole. Local Business Spotlight: African Leadership Magazine names winners of the 16th African Business Leadership Awards, with the ceremony set for 2–3 July at the House of Lords. Wildlife Curiosity: Humpback whales keep “gaping” on camera, but scientists still don’t know why.
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