AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoElection Shift: With 80% of ballots counted, the ANC stood at 31.8% in South Africa’s local elections, its weakest result yet, setting up coalition talks and putting pressure on parties to improve basic services. Trade and Jobs: South Africa’s loss of AGOA benefits is expected to take effect in 2027, putting exporters and jobs at risk; business groups are urging renewed talks with the US and faster trade diversification. Energy: NERSA registered 144 new generation facilities in the September quarter, while Huawei-backed solar capacity is expanding at Highveld Industrial Park. Agriculture: South Africa’s 2026–27 corn crop is forecast to fall 19% to 14.9 million tonnes as farmers plant less amid high costs and El Niño concerns. Mining: AngloGold Ashanti is targeting more than 400,000 ounces a year in additional production by the end of 2029, mainly through upgrades at existing mines. Transport: A successful test train to Komatipoort brings the start of rail operations in 2027 closer, while Qantas plans three weekly Sydney–Cape Town flights from October next year, adding about 30,000 seats.
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