AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWhale-and-shipping risk: New research warns Middle East conflict rerouting is pushing more vessels into South Africa’s whale-rich waters, raising collision chances off the southwestern coast. Storm damage: Berg winds battered KZN with gusts up to 116km/h, while the Western Cape braces for more storms after recent flooding. Energy execution push: Enlit Africa puts commercial and industrial delivery in focus on 20 May, with nuclear framed as a “how-to-deliver” agenda. Money pressure on the road: Diesel costs are climbing again, and truckers warn of closures—raising fears of fresh food inflation. Policy and safety: NRSA flags converted Toyota Voxy vehicles as unsafe for commercial passenger use, urging the public to avoid them for long-distance travel. Finance leadership: The SARB appoints Konstantin Makrelov as chief economist and adds him to the MPC ahead of the next rates call. Business updates: Raubex lifts its order book 11% and Redefine raises guidance after stronger occupancy. Crime accountability: The Madlanga Commission hears about missing cocaine worth about R55m from police custody.
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