AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFishing Policy Shift: Namibia has temporarily eased horse mackerel trawling limits, letting selected vessels fish in shallower waters (150m vs 200m) while also cutting the 2026 quota to 197,000 tonnes—sparking fresh sustainability and “indirect subsidy” concerns. UIF Fraud Crackdown: South Africa’s Hawks say three people will face court over alleged R26m Covid-19 TERS fraud involving more than 700 ghost employees. Digital Divide: New data shows a massive internet gender gap—about 240 million more men than women are online—deepening unequal access to jobs and services. Flood Relief & Transport Risk: Western Cape flood victims get a boost as WPCA and Gift of the Givers launch collections at Newlands; but Cape Town’s MyCiTi expansion is now at risk from possible national BRT funding cuts. Jobs & Skills Pressure: Kenya’s cybersecurity pipeline still doesn’t match employer needs, while South Africa’s unemployment debate keeps intensifying as figures hit 32.7%.
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