AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCyber Support: South Africa has launched a free, confidential cyber helpline as a 12-month pilot, offering help to people hit by online fraud, hacking and harassment. Early case data suggests many victims never report incidents to police. Data Centres: Developers behind a major Cape Town data-centre project say uncertainty over municipal zoning delayed investment, prompting the city to clarify its rules. Cybersecurity Costs: AI-powered attacks and foreign-currency software bills are increasing security costs for African businesses, including in South Africa. Clean Energy: Wind projects in development exceed 60GW—above the 43GW target set for 2042—but grid capacity, regulation and local-government readiness remain hurdles. Science and Research: South Africa’s science department highlighted clean-energy innovation at the international RD20 conference, while local astronomers are working to keep the country’s “Heaven’s Eye” telescope project on track.
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