AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSouth Africa Violence: Gunmen stormed a KwaMakhutha house party near Durban, killing 11 people including a pregnant woman and injuring three; police say a feud between rival groups is possible and a manhunt is underway. Cost of Living: South Africa’s CPI held steady month-on-month in August, but annual inflation edged up to 4.4%, with food inflation quickening and fuel pressures easing—setting the stage for a likely rate hike. Energy Security: Pretoria is weighing a $7.15bn plan to revive state refineries, including Sapref, to cut heavy reliance on imported fuels. El Niño Hunger Risk: Save the Children warns Super El Niño could push about 8 million children into acute hunger across East and Southern Africa by early 2027. Water Investment Gap: Namibia urged urgent action to close Africa’s water funding gap, saying the continent needs an extra $30bn a year to meet 2030 water and sanitation goals. Minerals Value-Add: Nigeria’s VP Kashim Shettima urged Africa to stop exporting raw minerals without capturing more value through processing and industrialisation. Tanzania Resilience: Experts urged Tanzania to restore natural ecosystems to reduce flood impacts, as rhino numbers rebound to 302 after poaching nearly wiped them out. Africa Business & Culture: Malaysia’s halal trade push highlights growing African demand, while Senegal and France reviewed their partnership at the UNGA.
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