AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSovereign Wealth Fund Push: The DBSA has started a feasibility study that could put South Africa on track for its first sovereign wealth fund, aiming to back long-term development, infrastructure and climate financing. Township Economy Spotlight: A Competition Commission report on the rural and township economy says most township businesses are survivalist and informal, while corporate South Africa looks to tap the mass-market wallet. Rural Broadband Antitrust Twist: SA’s biggest telcos are asking the competition watchdog for a rare waiver to share limited planning info to speed up passive infrastructure rollout in low-density areas. Xenophobia Evacuations: Ghana says its evacuation of citizens from South Africa is complete, with the final 41 arriving in Accra; Nigeria reports 1,695 Nigerians evacuated this year and warns more may follow. Gaza Flotilla Returns: The Freedom Flotilla Coalition says a new international mission is sailing via European ports to challenge Israel’s Gaza blockade. Toy Counterfeits: Fake toys now make up about a quarter of South Africa’s toy and games market, raising safety concerns for children. Rugby Rivalry Fallout: Cape Town’s Airlink flyover controversy has triggered SACAA checks and a planned Johannesburg flyover was scrapped. Cricket Tri-Series: Lhuan-dre Pretorius hit a maiden T20I century as South Africa beat Namibia by 11 runs to set up a final vs Zimbabwe.
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