AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoTownship Retail Shield: South Africa’s Small Business Development Minister Stella Ndabeni tabled a R3bn budget to protect spaza shops, blaming big retailers and illegal traders for pushing locals out of township and rural markets; she cited 100,000+ spaza shops worth about R200bn a year and said the department will target one million MSMEs. Social Protection Push: Government also extended the SRD grant to March 2027, with Social Development allocating R302bn for 2026/27—R293bn for monthly transfers and R36.4bn for SRD. Ebola Alarm Across Borders: Global Virus Network experts urged faster regional action as the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in DRC’s Ituri province raises cross-border concerns, with Uganda reporting imported cases. Skills for Finance: IMA launched micro-credentials for finance professionals to build practical, future-ready skills amid AI and volatility. Digital Trade Integration: EAC and IGAD stepped up work on regional digital systems to boost trade and cross-border payments. Network Investment: MTN earmarked R480m to upgrade connectivity in Free State and Northern Cape. SME Export Finance: Afreximbank injected US$15m into Ecobank Zimbabwe to back export-linked SMEs.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.
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