AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoBRICS Summit Watch: South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa used the BRICS Business Forum in New Delhi to warn against a repeat of Africa’s raw-material trap, pushing for investment in manufacturing, mineral beneficiation, industrial tech, energy systems and logistics. Payments & Trade Facilitation: India’s Piyush Goyal urged BRICS to link payment systems, expand local-currency trade and simplify rules, pointing to UPI’s scale as a model for digital commerce. Durban Port Operations: SAFLA and the Road Freight Association met Durban Gateway Terminal and ICTSI to discuss operational challenges, including storage-charge waivers, power backup (gensets) and fixes to slot booking. Electrifying Logistics: Clicks will run Africa’s first retail distribution centre with a fully electric truck fleet, adding 30 SANY electric trucks and investing over R65m in solar, battery storage and charging infrastructure. Energy & Shipping Risk: Iran-aligned Houthis’ push around Bab el-Mandeb raises fears of disruption to a major oil sea corridor, with global trade exposure highlighted. Corporate Update: Remgro expects headline earnings per share to rise 37%–47% for the year to June 2026, citing stronger performance at investees.
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