AGP Executive Report
Last update: 19 hours agoBorder Tech & Security: South Africa’s Border Management Authority seized 713kg of methaqualone (about R1bn) at Beitbridge after intelligence-led targeting, with officials pointing to biometric facial recognition and an Electronic Travel Authorisation push as key upgrades. STEM in Schools: Science and Innovation Minister Blade Nzimande handed over the Peter Mokaba Primary School Media Lab in Mpumalanga, a solar-powered, computer-based learning space aimed at boosting real-time problem-solving for disadvantaged learners. Energy & Power: Cape Town’s dam levels jumped nearly 20% in a week, lifting storage to 70.8% and easing drought pressure, while across Africa renewables and battery storage keep accelerating as faster, cheaper power options. Health Tech & Research: A South Africa-linked fossil study clarified turtle evolution, and biotech news highlighted Molecular Partners’ Phase 1/2a trial progress for DLL3-targeting Radio-DARPin therapy in small cell lung cancer. Local Innovation & Finance: Paystack launched an AI-powered dashboard to help African businesses understand payments and revenue faster, as local startups increasingly rely on home-grown capital to scale.
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