AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoData Centres & Water Stress: The OECD warns drought is hitting more of the world’s land, while data centres keep expanding—raising costs and investor pressure as water for cooling gets tighter. Women in Work & Safety: Mining’s “zero harm” culture and Women in Mining themes are pushing broader safety conversations, while separate commentary argues empowerment only counts when systems like transport, health care and infrastructure actually work. SMMEs Under Pressure: A focus on compliance failures shows how paperwork and regulation can stall small business growth. Local Politics & Voting: Parties scramble to meet IEC deadlines for the 4 November local vote, and parents are urged to take SGB elections seriously. Crime & Accountability: Hawks probe an R154m land deal tied to alleged cartel facilitation fees, while a disciplinary hearing looms for suspended Athletics SA boss James Moloi. Labour & Public Sector: CCMA dismisses a former RAF CEO’s R2.7m payout claim. Business & Markets: EU formally challenges Sappi’s $1.66bn plan to build a major paper producer in Europe. Energy & Infrastructure: Ramaphosa seeks PFMA relief for Eskom as the electricity market opens to competition.
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