AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMining & Industry: Zanaga Iron Ore Company (ZIOC) says it has started a bulk sampling programme at its Zanaga project in Congo-Brazzaville, extracting about 30,000 tonnes to build a 100-tonne composite sample for metallurgical testing—aimed at confirming a revised direct reduced iron processing plan and moving the project toward FEED, final investment decision, and construction. Public Health: Congolese authorities have inaugurated a new Ebola treatment centre in Kisangani, with 22 beds and capacity for up to 50, as the outbreak spreads to seven provinces amid rebel violence, displacement, and limited surveillance and lab testing. Space & Sovereignty: Russia and South Africa are discussing training Africa’s first female cosmonaut, while Congo’s leadership has urged greater use of space technologies for development and sovereignty. Telecom & Tech Policy: The U.S. has approved a $99.6m loan to Africell, a U.S.-owned mobile network operator operating in Congo, to expand American tech presence and reduce reliance on Huawei-style supply chains. Science & Environment: A study highlights how modified coconut husk waste can remove 95.5% of Congo red dye from water in 80 minutes, pointing to low-cost wastewater treatment options.
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