AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoBiotech Breakthrough: Afrigen Biologics got SAHPRA GMP certification for Africa’s first end-to-end mRNA manufacturing facility in Cape Town, enabling Phase I/II investigational product work and strengthening local vaccine capacity. Space & Connectivity: Deputy President Paul Mashatile is set to keynote BrainSAT’s satellite services launch and unveil the next-gen Thuraya satellite phone in Sandton, aiming to expand secure voice and broadband access across SA and the continent. Science Policy Push: Minister Blade Nzimande formally announced the inaugural National Science Month (4 July at Vaal University of Technology), expanding public engagement beyond National Science Week. Health Tech Demand: A new report forecasts mechanical ventilators market growth to about USD 7.1bn by 2031, driven by respiratory disease burden and critical care investment. AI for Africa: Kenya’s Fikra API launched an OpenAI-compatible AI inference API for African developers with M-Pesa payments and local pricing. Protest Tech & Security: Ahead of June 30 anti-immigrant rallies, police plan major surveillance and response, including drones and tens of thousands of CCTV cameras. Inflation Watch: BER survey shows SA inflation expectations rising to 4.4% in Q2, with oil-price pressures cited. Youth & Work: TransUnion reports consumers leaning more on credit as affordability tightens, with banks becoming more selective. STEM Outreach: A Johannesburg schools science quiz and lab-focused initiatives are spotlighting maths and science careers for learners.
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