AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoBRICS Summit Watch: South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa used the BRICS Business Forum in New Delhi to warn against a new “raw-material trap”, pushing for manufacturing, mineral beneficiation, energy systems and logistics investment instead of just exporting commodities. Local Politics & Xenophobia: Nigeria’s National Assembly suspended all official visits to South Africa and ordered lawmakers to boycott South Africa-hosted legislative activities over reported xenophobic attacks on Nigerians and other African nationals. Cross-Border Justice: South African police say six Nigerians linked to romance scams will be extradited to the US, with allegations of more than US$6m stolen from over 100 victims. Retail & Energy Transition: Clicks will run Africa’s first retail distribution centre with a fully electric truck fleet, adding 30 SANY heavy-duty electric trucks and investing in solar, battery storage and charging infrastructure. Corporate Earnings: Remgro expects headline earnings per share to rise 37%–47% for the year to June 2026, driven by stronger performance at investee companies. Business & Cities: A report highlights how poor service delivery can erode property values, as buyers increasingly factor in safety and municipal reliability.
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