AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoAI Ads: OpenAI is bringing ChatGPT advertising to South Africa as part of an expansion into 26 more countries. Ads will appear on Free and Go plans, while paid tiers remain ad-free. Cybersecurity: South Africa accounts for 92% of ransomware detections recorded in Africa, prompting questions about the SANDF’s readiness. The Defence Department says it monitors threats and runs monthly vulnerability checks. Local Manufacturing: Chery plans to build the Omoda C4 at its Rosslyn plant, its first model made in South Africa. The petrol, hybrid and electric range will come alongside upgrades and efforts to grow local suppliers. Rare-Earth Research: A Johannesburg laboratory is advancing a pilot process to recover valuable rare earths from phosphogypsum waste in Limpopo, with a feasibility study planned for next year. Water Safety: At least 408 people, mostly young children, fell ill after Bronkhorstspruit’s water went unchlorinated; tests found high E. coli levels and other pathogens. Rail Engineering: Transnet says it set a world record with an empty 696-car freight train on its Iron Ore Export Line, testing technology for heavy-haul operations.
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