AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoGeopolitics & Energy: Rwanda’s nuclear cooperation deal with Russia signals a wider shift in Africa’s power map, with Kigali pushing nuclear medicine, training and possible small modular reactor research. Consumer Protection: South Africa’s updated Consumer Protection Act rules tighten the screws on direct marketers, including mandatory opt-out registration and tougher NCC enforcement. Monetary Policy: The Reserve Bank raised the repo rate to 7% and warned of a high-inflation, low-growth mix under scenarios like Middle East shocks, El Niño and food/fuel pressure. Retail & FMCG: Pick n Pay is refocusing on fresh food plus baby, beauty and pets to close category gaps, while Dis-Chem eyes up to 500 TLC franchise pharmacies. Industry & Jobs: Furniture manufacturing shows stabilisation, but leaders say survival isn’t enough—growth needs policy support and investment. Power & Governance: Eskom is calling in external forensic specialists to clear a backlog of fraud and corruption cases. Cross-border Trade: BRICS industrial cooperation is leaning into green development and smart manufacturing, with South African firms seeking partnerships.
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