AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEbola Alarm Escalates: WHO’s international emergency push is triggering fresh border scrutiny beyond Africa, with Indonesia stepping up monitoring at entry points and Africa CDC warning that travel bans and closures can backfire—while the Bundibugyo Ebola scare in DR Congo’s Ituri keeps cross-border risk front and centre. South Africa Social Shield: Government tabled a R302bn Social Development budget for 2026/27, with R293bn for monthly grants and SRD extended to March 2027. Energy Push, Faster Delivery: Eskom’s Rotek highlights improved asset management—365 days without loadshedding—while WEG Africa and ACTOM Smart Technologies double down on local manufacturing and smart-grid upgrades. Township Retail Protection: Small Business Development Minister Ndabeni targets spaza shops with a R3bn budget to curb big-retailer pressure. Trade Momentum: China’s zero-tariff move for 53 African countries is boosting Kenya’s export hopes, as AfCFTA and aviation “free route” rollouts aim to cut costs and connect markets.
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