AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMining Modernisation & AI: South Africa is being urged to use AI to speed up mineral discovery, with KoBold Metals’ success in Zambia (digitising centuries of geology and drilling on AI predictions) held up as a model for new copper finds like Mingomba. Telecom Policy: Icasa has published its IMT Roadmap 2026 and draft implementation plans for spectrum planning up to 2030, aiming to expand broadband and narrow the digital divide. Digital Services: Telkom has upgraded its online mobile postpaid contract sign-up so customers can complete identity checks, e-signatures and order tracking digitally end-to-end. Startups & Funding: A South Africa SME fund backed by top corporate leaders plans up to R10bn in venture capital to scale high-growth startups as exits rise. Water Crisis Response: Government released a National Water Action Plan with WATERCOM oversight to improve reliability, accountability and delivery. Governance & Corruption: The SIU has frozen Lucky Montana’s luxury properties tied to a Prasa R5.6bn security systems tender, while he denies wrongdoing. AI Governance in Africa: Mozambique is drafting a National AI strategy after consultations, focusing on rules for safe, transparent deployment. Regional Industry: SADC Industrialisation Week opens in Durban, spotlighting infrastructure and critical minerals transformation.
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