AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoFungal Research: South Africa will spearhead a global initiative to map “unseen fungi” with a R7.5m, five-year project (MUFASA) led by University of Pretoria mycologist Prof Cobus Visagie, aiming to catalogue and classify thousands of species. Astronomy & Space Tech: A student astronomer’s discovery of the “Rosetta stone” for mysterious cosmic signals adds to a week of sky-science momentum, including work using radio telescopes to trace extreme stellar events. Competition Watchdog: The Competition Commission is moving against Adcock Ingram over alleged pandemic-era profiteering, including claims it didn’t pass on pricing benefits tied to dialysis products. Cybersecurity: Experts warn about “Shadow AI” as staff use unsanctioned AI tools that can leak sensitive data and bypass governance. Energy Market Tech: Mezzanine and Open Access Energy sign up to expand virtual wheeling across South Africa’s renewables market. Housing Pressure: Cape Town’s property boom is being questioned as “financialisation” that may worsen the housing crisis. Border & Health: South Africa introduces voluntary foot-and-mouth vaccination to protect livestock and trade, with knock-on implications for neighbouring farmers. Governance & Tech Policy: Communications Minister Sam George says NITA Bill reviews are underway by law firms, pushing back on claims of unchecked digital lawmaking.
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