AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoNuclear Watch: The US and Saudi Arabia signed a 30-year nuclear cooperation “123 agreement” to support a civilian programme, but key guardrails and oversight details remain unclear. Mining Innovation: Minerals Council SA says local mining must ramp up R&D, skills and digital tech, warning innovation is too often about adopting existing tools, not building new ones. Local Power Crisis: Johannesburg’s electricity troubles are shifting from load-shedding to city-level insolvency, with Eskom citing billions in arrears and continued noncompliance. Tech for Youth: Eskom Expo regional science fairs kick off across provinces, with thousands of projects and learners set to compete in STEM. Health & Safety: UCT clinicians warn pre-workout supplements may contain harmful stimulant levels, urging tighter oversight and better ingredient disclosure. Digital Work Rights: The ATM wants parliament to investigate labour conditions in South Africa’s e-hailing and delivery platform economy. Food Security: Seed banks and community seed libraries are helping protect South Africa’s indigenous crops against climate shocks. Connectivity: unconnected.org and Q-KON partner to bring satellite internet to off-grid schools, clinics and remote hubs across Sub-Saharan Africa. EV Adoption Reality Check: Driver behaviour is being flagged as a make-or-break factor for fleet EV electrification success.
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