AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoFootball Tech & Governance: Sport Minister Gayton McKenzie gave SAFA 21 days to account for R13m earmarked for VAR after delays in rolling out the technology in the Premier Soccer League. Regional Transport & Trade: CILT’s third regional conference will bring Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe together at Automechanika Johannesburg to focus on corridors, border delays, standards, safety and mobility tech. Internet Governance: MTN regulatory veteran Mike Silber appointed AFRINIC CEO designate, tasked with stabilising Africa’s regional internet registry ahead of his 1 Jan 2027 start. Energy Oversight: Nersa confirmed 2,692 electricity generation facilities registered since 2018, but admitted it can’t track whether projects actually get built. Digital Jobs Pipeline: SAICTA launched a new ICT jobs portal aligned to Phase Three plans to create a million jobs by 2030, linking employers with roles from AI ethics to quantum and robotics. Health & Research: NIH lifted its near-18-month ban on South Africa research funding, easing pressure on HIV and TB studies. Tech for Logistics: GoMetro rolled out no-SIM BLE “disposable” tracking stickers that broadcast signals for about 40 days to help track parcels without complex hardware. Science & Society: A Nature Reviews Biodiversity study warns social platforms are accelerating illegal wildlife trade, calling for whole-of-society solutions beyond takedowns. Malaria Warning: Ethiopia study finds drug-resistance markers and diagnostic-evasion traits in malaria parasites are rising, amid a major resurgence.
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