AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoWorld Cup Shockwave: South Africa made history by beating South Korea 1-0 to reach the 2026 Round of 32 for the first time, and now face Canada in Inglewood on Sunday. Economic Outlook: S&P cut South Africa’s growth forecast, warning inflation and energy costs could keep pressure on rates. Finance & Inclusion: Funding and mentorship gaps are still blocking many Black women from qualifying as chartered accountants in South Africa. Payments & Trade: Nigeria is proposing a pan-African payment card to cut dollar dependence, while Morocco’s trade with Africa hit $9.5bn in 2025. Health & Tech: Medcare signed an MoU with InterSystems to roll out an AI-driven EHR platform across 31 facilities in EMEA. Public Health Crisis: Africa CDC and partners say the Ebola response needs urgent funding as costs rise sharply. Energy Access: A new SDG 7 update warns Sub-Saharan Africa must triple electrification pace to meet 2030 goals.
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