AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCape Town Data Centres Under Fire: Civil society groups have appealed a Municipal Planning Tribunal approval that clears the way for Equinix to build a hyperscale data centre at King Air Industria, arguing the process treated it like a simple rezoning and left critical gaps on impacts to water and electricity. Fintech for the Underbanked: FNB and Optasia launched eWallet Cash Advance (R50–R500 with flexible 7/14/30-day repayment) and FNB Connect Prepaid Advance for airtime/data/voice bundles, using AI-enabled affordability checks. Energy Security Warning: A new analysis flags South Africa’s heavy reliance on imported oil products and shrinking refining capacity, warning that global supply shocks and price swings hit consumers hard. Cybersecurity Channel Push: Huntress is expanding across Africa via QBS Software Africa, giving MSPs/VARs access to its agentic security platform and 24/7 SOC services starting in South Africa. HIV Prevention Milestone: Lenacapavir rollout is progressing in public facilities, but the real test will be whether people can return on time and stay protected between doses. BRICS Energy & Tech Signals: Coverage of the New Delhi summit highlights BRICS’ stance on managed energy transitions and growing focus on digital infrastructure and AI governance.
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