AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoConstruction: Concor has entered voluntary business rescue, putting more than 2,200 jobs at risk and raising concerns over its role in major infrastructure projects, including the Msikaba bridge. Trade: Cosatu warns South Africa is likely to lose Agoa access, threatening jobs in agriculture and manufacturing; targeted support and new export markets are among the options under discussion ahead of the US decision. Ports: Durban Gateway Terminal’s cargo volumes fell about 30% during a recent rough patch after a new IT system was introduced, renewing scrutiny of Transnet’s role and the risk of delayed imports. Public finances: GDP rebasing puts the economy 5.3% larger than previously estimated, giving government fiscal headroom, though the finance minister cautioned this does not automatically fund infrastructure. Credit oversight: A cyberattack left auditors unable to verify some National Credit Regulator performance targets, although its finances received an unqualified audit.
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