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AGP Executive Report

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AI and Telecoms: MTN CEO Ralph Mupita says artificial intelligence is becoming foundational to business, with major implications for productivity and service delivery. AGOA and Exports: South Africa awaits a US decision on trade preferences on November 2. Agricultural exports reached US$4.12 billion in the second quarter, but shipments to the US fell 28% as exporters sought other markets. Industrial Costs: High electricity costs are making manufacturing unsustainable, while smelters face pressure to compete despite cheaper power. Transport Disruption: Taxi unrest caused staff shortages and flight delays at Cape Town International Airport; a court interdict now targets violence and blockades. Investment: Former president Kgalema Motlanthe has proposed a sovereign wealth fund to channel mineral revenues into infrastructure, industry, agriculture and skills.

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Oct. 30, 2026

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SOUTH AFRICA SHOCKED THE WORLD WITH THE MILKOR 380, AFRICA’S BIGGEST HOMEGROWN DRONE, FLYING 9,000 METRES HIGH

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3 hours ago

South Africa's rail reform opens doors for private investment and competition

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IOL

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Owned By	Iqbal Survé through Sekunjalo Investment Holdings, Sagarmatha Technologies (Intellectual Property Owner) & National Media Group (Publishing Entity)
Year Founded	1996
Website	iol.co.za
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Publication Location	South Africa, Cape Town
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South Africa braces for AGOA review amid US trade talks

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Year Founded	2016
Website	https://www.cgtn.com/
Domain Registration Year	2002
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Publication Location	China, Beijing
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'Rise: The Siya Kolisi story' raises the bar for South African film

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IOL

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Owned By	Iqbal Survé through Sekunjalo Investment Holdings, Sagarmatha Technologies (Intellectual Property Owner) & National Media Group (Publishing Entity)
Year Founded	1996
Website	iol.co.za
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6 hours ago

South African creator’s Halloween spoof gets Mzansi laughing with local references

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Briefly

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Owned By	Vitaliy Laptenok through Genesis Media Emerging Markets
Year Founded	2014
Website	https://briefly.co.za/
Domain Registration Year	2017
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Publication Location	South Africa, Randburg
Owner Country	Ukraine

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7 hours ago

South Africa's health department seeks alternative medicines amid drug shortages

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IOL

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Owned By	Iqbal Survé through Sekunjalo Investment Holdings, Sagarmatha Technologies (Intellectual Property Owner) & National Media Group (Publishing Entity)
Year Founded	1996
Website	iol.co.za
Domain Registration Year	1996
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Publication Location	South Africa, Cape Town
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BRICS proposes new tools for industrial cooperation with Africa

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Ghana News Agency

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Year Founded	1957
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Domain Registration Year	2023
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Publication Location	Ghana, Accra
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2 hours ago

Cotton can kickstart Africa’s industrial age

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New African Magazine

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Owned By	Omar Ben Yedder through IC Publications
Year Founded	1966
Website	newafricanmagazine.com
Domain Registration Year	2007
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Publication Location	United Kingdom, London
Owner Country	United Kingdom

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