AGP Wire
Stay informed with articles highlighting the latest developments, major events, and essential updates.
WHX returns to Johannesburg as medtech rivals target South Africa market
AGP
World Health Expo returns to Johannesburg Oct. 6-8, 2026, as global medical technology companies compete for a South African medical device market valued at R18.4 billion.
Oicintra buys control of South Africa chrome project
AGP
Oicintra said July 27, 2026, that it acquired a 51% stake in the Chapani Chrome Project in South Africa’s Bushveld Complex.
BASF South Africa unveils STEM school upgrade for 60th anniversary
AGP
BASF South Africa marked 60 years in the country on Mandela Day by launching a phased STEM education legacy project at Sandringham High School in Johannesburg.
Azilen wins CX award for agentic AI banking vision
AGP
Azilen Technologies unveiled an Agentic AI banking model at FINNOVEX South Africa 2026 in Johannesburg and won an award for customer experience enhancement.
VIP Coatings pitches polyurea as a fix for South Africa’s infrastructure risk
AGP
VIP Coatings is promoting polyurea and polyaspartic coating systems as South Africa pours more than R1 trillion into roads, water networks and other infrastructure.
Shuwen Biotech launches South African study of preeclampsia test
AGP
Shuwen Biotech has started a prospective clinical study in South Africa to evaluate CercaTest RED, a urine-based point-of-care test, for short-term prediction of preeclampsia in high-risk pregnant women.
Lyzr launches Agent Engineer programme to train 1 million AI builders
AGP
Lyzr on July 29, 2026 launched a global Agent Engineer programme to train and certify one million developers who can build production-ready AI agents.
Five Chinese engineered wood flooring makers to watch in 2026
AGP
A July 2026 report profiles five Chinese engineered wood flooring manufacturers as global demand shifts toward certified, low-emission products.
GAAPP launches African and Middle East alliance on lung health
AGP
GAAPP and 22 member groups from 10 African countries have formed AMEA to push awareness, earlier diagnosis and better treatment for respiratory and allergic diseases.
APPO NOC-CEO Forum to press Africa’s energy integration agenda in Cape Town
AGP
APPO’s NOC-CEO Forum returns to Cape Town on Oct. 12, bringing top African national oil company leaders together alongside African Energy Week 2026. The meeting is set to focus on financing, refining, gas trade and cross-border cooperation as…
APPO NOC CEOs to meet in Cape Town on October 12
AGP
APPO will gather chief executives from African national oil companies in Cape Town on October 12 during African Energy Week 2026 to push financing, refining, gas cooperation and cross-border trade.
Chery opens Rosslyn plant in South Africa with OMODA and JAECOO rollout
AGP
Chery Auto has officially opened its Rosslyn Plant in Pretoria, marking its shift from importer to local manufacturer in South Africa.
South Africa ICT market seen reaching $89.64B by 2035
AGP
South Africa’s information and communication technology market is projected to nearly double by 2035 as cloud adoption, AI, cybersecurity spending and broadband expansion accelerate across the economy.
Agtecnic expands SenseSpray with in-crop spot spraying
AGP
Agtecnic says its SenseSpray platform is moving beyond green-on-brown weed detection with upcoming green-on-green targeted spot spraying for actively growing crops.
Africa Prize seeks Ugandan engineering innovators for 2027 competition
AGP
The Royal Academy of Engineering has opened applications for the 2027 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation and is urging engineers and innovators in Uganda to apply.
OCFO Connects UK and South African Business Leaders at London Tech Week
AGP
Outsourced CFO joined the South African delegation at London Tech Week 2026 and hosted a business lunch in London to build ties between UK and South African founders, investors and business leaders.
Johnson Matthey lands role in South Africa eSAF project
AGP
Phelan Green Hydrogen has licensed Johnson Matthey Catalyst Technologies for a planned electro sustainable aviation fuel plant in South Africa’s Western Cape. The project is expected to be among the world’s first commercial-scale eSAF facilities…
Five Chinese high-temperature grease makers to watch in 2026
AGP
Five Chinese manufacturers are highlighted for high-temperature grease used in industrial equipment, as global demand rises across automotive, metallurgy and heavy machinery.
Coworking market seen reaching $17.07 billion by 2035
AGP
The global coworking spaces market is projected to rise from $4.85 billion in 2026 to about $17.07 billion by 2035 as hybrid work, startup growth and smart-building tech reshape office demand.
Qrent pitches refurbished tech as a smarter IT strategy for Africa
AGP
Qrent says African organizations can cut costs, reduce Scope 3 emissions and improve supply chain resilience by building circular IT into procurement.
Sign up for:
Tech Network South Africa
The daily local news briefing you can trust. Every day. Subscribe now.
Check Your Email!
We sent a one-time activation link to: .
Confirm it's you by clicking the email link.
If the email is not in your inbox, check spam or try again.
Welcome back!
is already signed up. Check your inbox for updates.