AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCrime & Fear: A KZN pensioner in Riet River says burglars keep breaking into her century-old home despite upgrades, with intruders even entering through the roof and stealing valuables. Urban Development: Ghana’s Accra Marine Drive Project is being revised, with officials saying a clearer direction should come in about three months for the US$1.2bn coastline redevelopment. Jobs & Skills: South Africa’s unemployment pressure is back in focus as Parliament questions whether TVET and post-school training match labour market needs, while the latest figures show unemployment climbing to 32.7%. Food Finance: Kenya is set to host the FINAS 2026 summit in Nairobi to tackle a $100bn agri-food financing gap that leaves smallholders shut out of formal lending. Ghana Stability Warning: The EU pledges over €1bn to Ghana but warns future funding depends on political stability and fiscal discipline. Youth Politics: IFP names 36-year-old Mlungisi Mabaso as its Joburg mayoral candidate, pitching youth empowerment as a priority. Digital Race: Africa is urged to move beyond AI “pilot mode” and scale what works, or risk falling further behind global competitors.
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