AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEconomic Outlook: Stats SA’s rebasing puts the economy about 4.9% larger than previously estimated, with mining, finance and trade among the sectors gaining weight. Energy: South Africa’s first gas-to-power tender produced no winning bids after all four failed to secure required gas-supply assurances, putting coal-replacement plans at risk. Manufacturing: Aspen targets more than $100 million in factory earnings in 2027, while Isuzu has launched new N-Series trucks and plans a compressed-natural-gas model for 2027. Trade and Industry: Tariff investigations now take an average 40 months, up from six in 2019, delaying decisions manufacturers need. Agriculture and Logistics: Cape Town’s container terminal is preparing for a 13% rise in deciduous-fruit exports this season.
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