AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoG20 Push for Global Reform: Africa Day comes with a big policy message: the G20 must stay central to global economic governance as the “polycrisis” deepens, with South Africa’s 2025 leadership spotlighting Global South priorities. AGOA Pressure: South Africa is lobbying the US for a 15-year extension of AGOA, arguing uncertainty is already hitting exports and investment. AI Cluster Launch: The Western Cape and the South African AI Association unveiled the Western Cape AI Cluster to build research, policy support and “AI opportunities” locally. Health Crackdown: Sahpra and the Pharmacy Council seized unregistered GLP-1 weight-loss medicines, stepping up action as demand booms. Eskom Localisation Plan: Eskom is planning a solar PV panel factory (up to 1GW) to support localisation and cut reliance on imports. Transport Shock: An SAA Airbus A320 landed with almost no fuel after two diversions due to severe weather. Water Crisis Cost: Gauteng’s water tankers are costing hundreds of millions, with reliance on private trucking flagged as unsustainable.
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