AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoTelecom Investment: Econet Burundi is investing $6.5 million in a solar-powered network, expanding connectivity while using renewable energy. New Business: Ugandan musician Joseph Mayanja, known as Chameleone, says he chose Burundi for a radio venture because frequencies were more available and cheaper than in Uganda. Regional Trade: Tanzania has secured $1.2 billion for the Tabora–Kigoma railway, a project expected to improve movement of goods across the Central Corridor and strengthen regional links. Uganda’s latest EAC trade figures also show Burundi among the countries contributing to its regional trade deficit. Climate Risks: The EAC’s emergency plan warns of El Niño-related flooding through February 2027, with potential disruption to agriculture, infrastructure and trade in Burundi and across the region.
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