AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoRenminbi Push in Banking: Standard Bank became the first African lender cleared to transact in Chinese yuan via the Renminbi Clearing Bank of Africa, aiming to speed up trade settlements and cut dollar reliance. Energy Bills Get Another Lift: With municipal electricity tariffs kicking in from July, households and firms are being urged to treat efficiency like a monthly habit, not a once-off purchase. June 30 Security Focus: President Ramaphosa warned that any attempt to destabilise the country around the 30 June anti-immigration marches will be met with the law, as police tighten security. PIC Under Fire: Parliament scrutiny is intensifying on the Public Investment Corporation after billions linked to its Isibaya Fund reportedly produced complete losses in multiple investments. Trade and Connectivity: Air Europa launched its inaugural Madrid–Johannesburg flight, while Clearstream opened a Kenya market link to deepen access to local bonds. Local Business Watch: Gauteng’s e-Government received R1.9bn for digital services and connectivity, and new national foot-and-mouth disease control measures were approved for clearer outbreak rules. Consumer Safety: South Africa’s National Consumer Commission issued recalls affecting hundreds of Ford Transit/Tourneo Custom and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles over safety defects.
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