AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoLocal Government: Ramaphosa launched a revised White Paper promising a reset of local government, where failures in water, electricity and other services directly affect businesses and communities. Pharmaceuticals: A High Court ruling has forced Health to reconsider parts of the R15.5-billion ARV tender after procurement irregularities; Cipla challenged the awards. Jobs and Skills: Government is expanding work placements for 20,000 TVET students and graduates, while a R1-billion UIF–NEF partnership aims to create or retain 30,000 jobs at qualifying businesses over five years. Water Infrastructure: Minister Pemmy Majodina will conduct quarterly oversight of the R19.7-billion Mokolo-Crocodile water project, intended to strengthen water security and support industry in Limpopo. Manufacturing: Chery plans to build the Omoda C4 at its Rosslyn plant from the third quarter of 2027, adding to a growing local vehicle production line-up. Energy and Finance: Treasury is seeking comment on climate-transition planning rules for financial institutions, as industry faces a looming gas supply gap that could threaten plant operations without new supply.
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