AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoIllegal Mining Crackdown: Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi gazetted the General Mining Laws Amendment Bill, proposing up to 30 years in prison and R100m fines for illicit mining, while keeping permitted artisanal miners out of the net. Mine Disaster: Police confirmed a rockfall at a disused North West mine near Rustenburg killed at least 14 suspected illegal miners, with others injured and possible survivors still trapped. Power & Jobs Pressure: NUM rejected Eskom’s restructuring plans, warning of privatisation and higher electricity costs, while unions and workers push for affordable power and job protection. Renewables Build-Out: South Africa commissioned a large Mpumalanga wind phase using 6.2MW turbines as part of a hybrid renewables complex, targeting full completion in 2027. Unemployment Update: Stats and commentary point to SA’s jobless rate rising to 33.6% in Q2, with youth hit hardest. Logistics Digitisation: A new look at Africa’s supply chains says digitisation is driven by rising order complexity and cost pressure, not hype. Mobility Change: Uber will retire UberX in South Africa to simplify its ride categories. Cyber & Security: Reports highlight growing cyber threats, including ransomware pressure and stolen browser cookies.
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