AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCritical Minerals Diplomacy: The U.S. and South Africa held high-level talks in Johannesburg on critical mineral agreements, with discussions described as “very early stage” but aimed at diversifying supply away from China’s rare-earth grip. World Cup Countdown: World Cup 2026 kicks off 11 June, with Mexico v South Africa the opening match—fans in SA should brace for the early/late kick-off times. World Heritage Skills: UNESCO is working with the University of Cape Town to strengthen World Heritage higher education across Africa, moving from consultation to a Phase 2 roadmap with pilot universities. Ebola Update: Congo’s Ebola outbreak is believed to have started weeks ago, with WHO declaring it a public health emergency of international concern and cases reported in neighbouring Uganda. Cape Town Data Centre Fight: Equinix’s Cape Town data centre plan faces opposition over missing details on water, power, emissions and environmental impact. AI Adoption Gap: Microsoft says global AI use is rising, but Nigeria and much of Africa still lag due to electricity, connectivity and digital skills gaps. Security & Industry: Transnet has signed deals with private operators to run freight trains on key corridors, marking a major shift in rail freight control.
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