AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPort Modernisation: South Africa’s Port of Cape Town says it has cut vessel waiting times from 115 hours to 44.3 hours and improved truck turnaround to 39.9 minutes ahead of the 2026/27 fruit season, with new cranes and terminal upgrades now fully operational. Digital Cooperation: India will host the BRICS ICT Track in Pune from Aug 17–21, focusing on secure, inclusive digital ecosystems, skills and emerging tech like AI. Health Sovereignty: President Cyril Ramaphosa urged SADC to reduce reliance on imported medicines, backing local pharmaceutical manufacturing and pooled procurement. Regulation & Telecom: South Africa’s Icasa walked back a “collusion” suggestion about mobile giants, saying it found no such pattern and is sticking to evidence-based regulation. Elections & Tech Scrutiny: Nigeria’s Yiaga Africa says it will use AI alongside Parallel Vote Tabulation to independently scrutinise Osun election results. Trade & Industry Push: Nigeria’s exports to China jumped after Beijing’s zero-tariff rollout, with officials urging a shift from raw commodities to processed, higher-value goods. Wildlife Media: Nigeria’s “Wild Africa” premieres on Channels Television, spotlighting conservation heroes and endangered species across 13 episodes. Energy & Data Infrastructure: ECOWAS is advancing a regional carbon market framework, while South Africa’s Data Centre Summit returns in October to tackle power, cooling and financing for AI-ready infrastructure.
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