AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoRetail Pulse: South Africa’s retail trade sales grew 3.7% in real terms in 2025, but the momentum has been uneven—up 4.2% in Jan 2026, easing to 1.6% in Feb, then rising 2.6% in March. Fuel Watch: Mid-month Central Energy Fund data points to petrol rising by 63–74c/l and diesel up to R2.89/l, keeping a September hike on the cards as Middle East tensions squeeze oil markets. Jobs Pressure: Unemployment climbed to 33.6% in Q2 2026 (8.5m jobless), with employment slightly down, while economists say growth must lift to absorb people into work. Police Tech Delays: SAPS body-worn cameras still have no rollout timeline after SITA had to restart procurement, with KZN officers yet to receive cameras. Mining & Industry: Exxaro is partnering with Stellenbosch Business School, GIBS and Henley to build leadership for mining and renewables; Dunlop completed a R1.7bn Ladysmith plant upgrade. Transport: Uber has paused its motorcycle “Moto” service in SA. Politics & Economy: Parties at the Black Business Council backed a 4%–5% growth target to tackle unemployment.
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