AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoWater & Data Centres: A new report flags how drought and water restrictions are colliding with data-centre expansion, pushing investors and operators to disclose water use and rethink plans. Mining Safety & Women in Industry: A Women in Mining South Africa symposium spotlights “zero harm” culture and the need for workplaces where women can speak up and progress. Labour Market Pressure: The latest jobs picture shows unemployment rising by 345,000 to 8.5-million, with employment slipping slightly as more people re-enter the hunt for work. Transport & Logistics Careers: Freight and logistics leaders argue the sector’s “trucks-and-couriers” image is blocking women from senior roles, calling for better exposure to the full range of jobs. Agriculture Biosecurity: Zimbabwe tightens cattle movement rules in Matabeleland North and South as foot-and-mouth disease spreads, with quarantine controls aimed at protecting unaffected areas. Crime & Governance: The Hawks probe a R154m land deal tied to alleged Big Five cartel facilitation fees, while political parties trade barbs ahead of local elections. Energy & Infrastructure: Eskom and municipal delivery remain in focus as the country grapples with power and water constraints. Rugby & Business Culture: Springboks level the series with a 33-26 win in Cape Town, while South Africa’s manufacturing milestone hits 25,000 locally built FAW trucks.
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