AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoUS-Backed Digital Push: The US International Development Finance Corporation is investing about R2.5bn (up to $155m) in Johannesburg-headquartered West Indian Ocean Cable Company (WIOCC), aiming to expand open-access fibre and data-centre connectivity across Sub-Saharan Africa. EV Logistics Upgrade: Zimi is partnering with Clicks to electrify logistics, rolling out fast-charging across 10 distribution centres and 24 stores, including a Cape Town site moving to a 100% electric truck fleet by end-October. Green Methanol Plan: A Vaal SEZ blueprint targets wastewater-to-green methanol, using municipal sludge and renewable power to produce methanol plus co-products like clean water and phosphate. Crime & Justice Under Strain: Correctional Services says prisons have become operational bases for organised crime, with gang control and contraband smuggling undermining the system. BRICS Health Rumours: India’s MEA warned against misleading posts about BRICS leaders’ health, after claims circulated about Xi and Ramaphosa. Local Business Property Move: Inospace bought the Hellmann Building in Isando for R43m, shifting more industrial warehousing focus into Gauteng. Auto Sector Pressure: SA’s auto market is increasingly import-led, with Chinese brands surging and policy lagging market realities. US Visa & Sanctions Feud: New US visa restrictions and sanctions over alleged discrimination and land/race disputes continue to escalate tensions with Pretoria.
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