AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMining Investment & Policy: Joburg Indaba spotlights why South Africa must turn reforms into a durable edge for mineral investors, with logistics, permitting and regulatory delivery still key. Data for Development: A push to close Africa’s data gap links underfunded statistics systems to real-world planning failures, including “ghost worker” findings. GBV Tech & Accountability: Lisa Jehaan Adams argues GBV response can’t rely on government alone, pointing to the growing role of NGOs, funders and technology. Engineering for Water: Cape Town’s Pee-Cycling urine-recovery system reaches the Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation finals after real stadium deployments. Repair Rights: The Competition Commission issues aftermarket repair, service and maintenance guidelines to protect consumer choice and curb anti-competitive practices. Energy Transition: With load shedding easing, coverage shifts to industrial competitiveness—grid capacity, power costs and procurement options for mines and manufacturers. Cape Town Transport: The Foreshore Precinct Project gains momentum, with calls to reserve space for a future high-capacity rail corridor. Digital Infrastructure: Meta’s undersea cable build-out underlines the race to expand global connectivity beyond data centres.
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