AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoXenophobia & Diplomacy: Ghana says ECOWAS members back its petition to the African Union over alleged xenophobic attacks and anti-migrant protests in South Africa, raising the diplomatic stakes for Pretoria as regional governments push for continental action. Regional Migration Fallout: UNFPA Zimbabwe distributed dignity kits to women and girls returning from South Africa amid the mass exodus driven by hostility and permit uncertainty. Leadership Speculation: CAF president Patrice Motsepe publicly ruled out running for South Africa’s presidency, saying the country already has capable leaders and he won’t enter politics. Economy & Industry: South Africa’s EV market is hitting an adoption “inflection point” as demand outpaces policy, with experts urging stronger demand-side measures and charging support. Infrastructure & Logistics: Transnet says it will spend over R129bn in five years to fix rail and port bottlenecks under its “Reinvent for Growth” turnaround plan. Trade & Investment Links: A China–South Africa textile sourcing event in Cape Town highlighted continued trade momentum and partnership expansion. Digital Inclusion: ATU and GSMA urged African governments to cut smartphone taxes to boost affordability and close the digital divide.
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