AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoJohannesburg Water: Rand Water will restrict supplies to Johannesburg and Tshwane after both metros exceeded their daily allocations, raising the risk of low pressure and interruptions as summer approaches. Jobs and Retail: Pick n Pay has dropped its proposed 22,000 job cuts after reaching a deal with SACCAWU. Trade and Investment: South Africa’s trade with China is surging after a zero-tariff deal, while a proposed framework would let local funds invest all their assets offshore. Logistics: Freight industry body SAFLA has launched a Gauteng chapter, with border delays and port bottlenecks high on its agenda; national logistics costs are forecast to reach R1.16-trillion. Electric Mobility: Bolt has launched electric ride-hailing in Johannesburg, expanding beyond Cape Town and targeting 500 EVs nationwide by December. Steel Industry: The state is moving towards a $610-million takeover of Lakshmi Mittal’s struggling steelmaker, with the IDC preparing to assume $430-million of debt.
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