AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoFinancial Services: Treasury and the Reserve Bank are proposing a “synthetic” financial centre to let South African firms manage offshore assets locally, potentially retaining billions in fees and attracting new mandates. Freight and Logistics: South Africa’s logistics bill is forecast to hit a record R1.16 trillion in 2026, or 14.6% of GDP, increasing pressure to improve freight efficiency and shift goods to more effective transport modes. Manufacturing: Chery plans to build its Omoda C4 at Rosslyn from 2027, adding to investment in local vehicle production. Mining: Seriti has lost its appeal over coal rights, a setback for the South African coal group. Tourism and Marine Services: Cape Town is expanding superyacht facilities at the V&A Waterfront as visits to the region rise, aiming to bring more spending to local marine, hospitality and transport businesses.
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