AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoTrade and Exports: Ramaphosa says South Africa must prepare for possible loss of AGOA, which could threaten exports and jobs. The government is seeking wider access to China and India, while Standard Bank and ICBC have unveiled measures to expand renminbi payments and financing for China-Africa trade. Fuel and Budget: Government is weighing further fuel-price relief as unions push for a R10bn intervention. A November petrol increase of about R1.84 to R1.88 a litre is projected, adding pressure ahead of the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement. Industrialisation: Science and Technology Minister Blade Nzimande wants stronger government, industry and special economic zone partnerships to turn innovation into local production and jobs. Power and Investment: Ekurhuleni has approval to procure 2,400MW from independent power producers, while Redefine is investing R106m in a Cape Town solar wheeling project. Mining: Vedanta plans a $600m investment to double South Africa’s zinc capacity; DRDGOLD reported higher production and operating profit. Freight and Agriculture: Transnet has run a 696-wagon train, while El Niño warnings put water security, food supplies and farm jobs in focus.
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