AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoBRICS Diplomacy: UN chief António Guterres told BRICS leaders in New Delhi that post-1945 institutions need an overhaul, warning today’s realities don’t match the old order. Local Energy Procurement: Cape Town signed 70MW of new solar power purchase agreements under competitive tenders, aiming to cut costs versus Eskom and lock in CPI-linked pricing. Mining & Critical Minerals Deal: India’s Solar Industries agreed to buy South Africa’s Omnia Holdings for $1.36bn, a move that could reshape explosives and mining services across Africa. Oil & Gas Cooperation: Algeria’s hydrocarbons ministry hosted a South African oil-sector delegation to deepen South-South ties and technical exchanges. Agriculture & Climate Risk: Western Cape Premier Alan Winde urged farmers to prepare now for ENSO-driven heat and weather volatility; Absa says record soil moisture gives agriculture a better buffer than past drought cycles. Fisheries Update: Sardine mortality investigations continue, with DFFE confirming no further reports since early September and imposing temporary catch limits. Consumer Protection: The National Consumer Commission is preparing to launch a national opt-out registry to curb spam calls and texts, with direct marketers required to register. Telecom & Security: Kyivstar’s office was hit in a Russian drone strike, but the network reportedly continues operating normally.
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