AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTelecom & Digital Infrastructure: AXIAN Telecom rebrands as Yas Group, consolidating telecom, digital infrastructure and fintech under one corporate identity—its Madagascar mobile network operators are already under the Yas name. Tourism & Air Connectivity: Emirates signed/renewed tourism deals covering Seychelles, Mauritius, Madagascar, Sharjah, Malaysia, Finland and Norway, plus renewed partnerships with Huawei and Dubai Duty Free—aimed at boosting inbound flows and supporting Madagascar’s 1 million tourists by 2028 target. Mining & Processing: China’s Shenghe Resources begins construction of a heavy mineral sands processing plant in Pangani, with raw materials planned from other African countries including Madagascar. Industrial Tech for Mining: VEGA showcased measurement and pressure/level instrumentation for harsh sites, noting its use across Africa including Madagascar. Aquaculture & Forest Livelihoods: UNESCO/BIOCOM-supported training is helping fish-fry producers in Madagascar’s Marojejy area expand aquaculture while pushing conservation of the forest that supplies water for livelihoods. Cyber & Fraud Enforcement: US DOJ action targets the Xinbi Telegram scam marketplace, while separate reporting notes Madagascar-linked takedowns of Chinese-run scam compounds.
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