AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFIFA Governance Clash: CAF has unanimously backed Gianni Infantino after FIFA’s “Forward Enterprise” plan was shelved, but the players’ union FIFPRO says the episode shows “profound abuse of power,” keeping pressure on FIFA’s leadership. South Africa Local Vote Deadline: Eligible voters have until midnight on 7 August to register or update details ahead of local government elections, with the IEC urging people not to wait. Energy Market Reform Watch: Eskom warns that moving its transmission grid into a separate entity too soon could unsettle investors and lenders, arguing for a careful sequencing of reforms. East Africa Energy Deal: Uganda and Tanzania endorsed a MoU for the Tanga Regional Energy Hub, aiming to shift from crude exports to integrated refining, storage, logistics and petrochemicals. Women’s Development Push: South Africa marks Women’s Month with a theme linking empowered women to national progress, echoing global calls for gender equality. Health & Food Science: New research suggests naturally sweet foods may have helped fuel early brain growth, while experts say early diabetes screening and lifestyle changes can cut risk. Tech & Mobility: MTN will invest R332m in Limpopo to expand and modernise networks, targeting better 5G coverage.
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