AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoUIF Governance Crisis: Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) has withdrawn from UIF structures at NEDLAC and removed its reps from the UIF board, citing years of maladministration, delays in benefit payments and “unsustainable” dysfunction—calling for administration and a forensic probe. Anti-Immigrant Backlash in SA: South Africa’s June 30 protests have passed, but the fallout continues: ANC says immigration enforcement must stay with the state, while KZN Premier Ntuli escalates workplace inspections and tougher action against employers hiring undocumented foreign nationals. Jobs and Development Finance (Nigeria): Bank of Industry (BoI) unveiled its maiden 2025 impact report, disbursing about N644.9bn to enterprises and reporting 1.68m jobs supported across value chains. Energy Access (Nigeria): Power Minister Tegbe launched the Nigeria pilot phase of the Africa Mini-Grid Programme, with 23 mini-grids delivered so far. Creative Skills (Benin): Kunle Afolayan’s KAP Film & Television Academy and Benin’s SOPA launched a fully sponsored 12-week Pan-African filmmaking bootcamp for young creatives. Tax Compliance (SA): SARS warns that missing filing deadlines can trigger penalties and interest, even as many taxpayers are auto-assessed.
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