AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEnergy: Cape Town has completed its R220m Helderhoop solar-and-storage plant, which is projected to save residents R400m over 20 years. It is still being commissioned, and no immediate tariff cuts have been announced. Aviation & Tourism: ACSA’s FY2025/26 revenue rose 11.6% to R8.81bn, while Cape Town’s cruise sector generated R5.32bn for South Africa over three seasons as passenger numbers climbed. Agriculture: New maps identify where drought-tolerant bambara groundnut can grow, pointing to a way to diversify crops and strengthen resilience to climate shocks. Farmers are also warning that South Africa’s current foot-and-mouth disease response will not control the outbreak. Industry & Infrastructure: Government’s 9.6GW power expansion puts gas and batteries at the centre of plans to secure supply, as South Africa shifts from blackouts towards surplus electricity. August manufacturing production fell, while rising fuel costs are adding pressure on road freight and households. Ports: TNPA and Freeport Saldanha have signed a 25-year port lease, while a flagship Durban port project faces headwinds.
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