AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMining & Jobs: NUM says De Beers’ plan to pause production at the Venetia diamond mine for two years could put 1,214 jobs at risk, while a labour-law expert warns of possible “care and maintenance” and “no work, no pay” complications. Law Enforcement: SAPS’ Mpumalanga crackdown on illegal mining in Pilgrim’s Rest netted 105 suspects (91 undocumented), with gold-bearing material and equipment seized and some destroyed. Energy & Industry Finance: Creation Capital is listing a Cape Town private credit fund to help close a R350bn SME funding gap, targeting R3bn and launching with R300m. Health & Manufacturing: Sun Pharma got SAHPRA approval to manufacture and market generic semaglutide, aiming to launch soon with once-weekly pens for type 2 diabetes. Skills & Training: NSFAS applications for TVET occupational programmes close Friday, with industry-focused qualifications aimed at improving employability. Carbon & Construction: FIDIC’s carbon management guidance is being assessed for fit with South Africa’s procurement and environmental-rights framework. Markets: The rand was flat as traders awaited US producer inflation data; mining output fell 5.4% in May. Music & Culture: RiSA opened public voting for SAMA32’s Record of the Year and released top nominees.
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