AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMedtech Market Push: WHX returns to Johannesburg as global medtech giants target South Africa’s R18.4bn medical device market, with the expo set for 6–8 Oct 2026. Regional Banking Watch: SADC banks remain sound and well-capitalised, but Central Banks are urged to stay vigilant as risks like exchange-rate volatility persist. PIC Governance Shake-up: Cabinet appoints Seiso Mohai to lead the Public Investment Corporation, but questions remain over board independence and political influence. Solar Payback for Households: EEC rolls out Embedded Generation feed-in tariffs from 1 Aug 2026, letting approved solar owners sell surplus power to the grid. HIV Prevention at Scale: Lenacapavir rollout data shows over half of Africa’s LEN users are in South Africa, while global HIV funding drops threaten progress. Energy & Privacy Rules: ESCCOM/EDPA starts validating health data processing guidelines to strengthen privacy compliance in healthcare. Jobs Through Industry: Lituba’s E50m Mbabane development aims to create 550 jobs, while Govt plans to fill 757 vacant posts across ministries. Science Links: Uganda and Eswatini deepen science, technology and industrial cooperation, including electric mobility manufacturing. Youth Skills Drive: ESHEC launches a National Skills Anticipation Study to align training with future labour demand.
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