AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCritical Minerals Diplomacy: The US and South Africa held high-level talks in Johannesburg on critical mineral agreements, with discussions described as “very early stage” but aimed at reducing reliance on China’s supply chain grip. Business Turnaround Watch: Nutun says losses narrowed to a R63m loss for the six months to March, helped by improved collections, even as rand strength and amortisation weighed. Agriculture & Trade: South Africa’s foot-and-mouth vaccination drive is ramping up, targeting 15m vaccines by end-May to cover the cattle herd and potentially reopen long-closed red-meat markets. Politics & Trust: The IEC rejected Julius Malema’s 2024 election irregularity claims, saying station result slips match its electronic system. Property Supply Constraint: The property market is being supported more by limited new stock than strong demand, with construction still subdued. Tech Infrastructure Tension: Equinix faces Cape Town opposition over two planned data centres, with critics demanding full details on water, power and environmental impact. Transport Reform: Transnet has signed agreements with 11 private operators to run trains on key freight corridors, ending more than a century of state dominance.
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