AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCybersecurity & Tax Fraud: Experts warn AI is making SARS tax scams harder to spot as the 23 October filing deadline nears, with deepfakes and more convincing messages boosting fraud risk. Finance & Banking: Capitec has changed its name to Capitec Limited as it expands beyond traditional banking, with Connect growth and rising earnings in its latest results. Urban Tech & Safety: Cape Town will demolish its unfinished highways to build a link bridge, tunnel and new Foreshore neighbourhood, with public consultation and phased construction. Health: Diabetes remains South Africa’s top underlying cause of death, with Stats SA recording 28,767 deaths in 2024. Mining & Research: Mintek-Sci hears calls for more research and innovation to unlock higher value from Africa’s critical minerals, using manganese as a key example. Agritech & Food Security: Omnia opens a Stellenbosch analytical services facility to speed soil and plant testing for faster, better farm decisions. Space Science: Astronomers report the first radio emission detected from an exoplanet, pointing to a strong magnetic field. STEM Education: The National Teaching Awards spotlight standout educators shaping SA’s future.
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