AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDigital Infrastructure Investment: The US International Development Finance Corporation is investing up to $155m (about R2.5bn) in Joburg-headquartered WIOCC, backing open-access fibre and data-centre expansion across more than 30 African countries. Cybersecurity & AI Risks: A new ThreatsDay bulletin highlights malware delivery via pay-per-install schemes that abuse AI tools, exposed services and weak logins—another reminder that defenders keep chasing the same mistakes in new places. Crypto Regulation Shock: South African crypto firms say proposed exchange control rules have put at least R2.2bn in foreign investment on hold, with industry pushing for clearer, technology-neutral regulation. Energy Transition Tech: Zimi and Clicks are rolling out EV charging across Clicks’ distribution centres and stores, aiming for a 100% electric truck fleet at a Cape Town hub by end-October 2026. Health Innovation: A Lancet trial finds long-acting HIV injections every eight weeks work better than daily tablets for adolescents, improving virus suppression. Local Science & Food Systems: UKZN’s Lusanda Ncisana earns a PhD in crop science, while another piece spotlights how “inconspicuous” pollinators keep South Africa’s food system running. Governance & Justice Pressure: The Madlanga Commission’s fallout continues to loom over the Ekurhuleni murders, with profiling experts arguing patterns can guide investigations when forensic leads lag.
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