AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoFood Manufacturing: The Competition Commission is asking the Tribunal to revoke Premier Foods’ conditional R6.5bn Rhodes Foods merger approval, alleging plans to close the Tulbagh cannery were discussed before approval. Closure could leave South Africa with one fruit cannery; a breach could expose Premier to a fine above R2.1bn. Pharmaceuticals: President Cyril Ramaphosa launched the CSIR’s FuturePharma facility in Tshwane to help move medicines from research into local production and reduce reliance on imports. Ports and Logistics: Cabinet plans to make the Transnet National Ports Authority an independent state-owned corporation, a major reform intended to separate port regulation from operations. Meanwhile, October’s fuel price hike is raising costs for road freight and consumers. Mining: Industry leaders and the Minerals Council are seeking closer cooperation with the department, including delivery of a long-delayed mining cadastre by March 2027 to support investment.
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