AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoWater Crisis Focus: Ramaphosa admits collapsing infrastructure and weak municipal management are worsening SA’s water crisis, with estimates of R400bn–R900bn needed to fix systems and cut massive losses. Energy & Grid Update: Eskom says six provinces are now off load reduction, freeing 1.19m customers, but Gauteng, Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal still face scheduled cuts. Nuclear Safety Reassurance: Officials say Koeberg’s radiation contamination events were contained and rated Level 0, with no release beyond containment. Mining & Metals: South32 beat 2026 production targets as it pushes ahead with the Alcoa deal to sell most aluminium assets and refocus on copper and zinc. Supply Chain Risk: CIPS warns Southern Africa can’t relax despite easing disruption fears; Middle East conflict and cyber risk remain top procurement worries. Finance & Cyber: COFI Bill readiness is lagging behind rising cyber threats, as digital banking fraud jumps 86% year-on-year. Health & Pricing: Novo Nordisk will launch a cheaper authorised Ozempic copy, Extensior, in SA from July 27. Trade & Logistics: Astral resumes weekly Nairobi–Guangzhou freighter service to boost China–Africa cargo links. Housing Law: Court blocks Ekurhuleni’s appeal over illegal evictions, reinforcing that unlawful occupiers can’t be removed without proper court process.
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