AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoAviation & Safety Oversight: South African Airways faces fresh scrutiny after acting CEO Matshela Seshibe was placed on special leave amid leadership instability and alleged internal governance issues. Road & Regional Mobility: Durban is tightening traffic with road closures and convoy delays for the 46th SADC summit at the Durban ICC, with restrictions starting Sunday and continuing Monday. Ports & Shipping: Maersk raised 2026 guidance again as port congestion continues to lift shipping profits, keeping trade flows under pressure. Rail & Logistics Policy: South Africa’s Eskom board is slow-walking power reforms needed for broader economic and logistics reliability, while investors are demanding policy certainty for capital projects. Trade & Energy Infrastructure: Nigeria’s $25bn Nigeria–Morocco gas pipeline plan is still stuck, with sources citing lukewarm Nigerian buy-in and likely bureaucratic roadblocks. Market Watch (Transport-linked): South Africa’s fuel-price hikes are set to be tested against inflation and retail data this week, with transport costs flagged as a key driver. Connectivity: Airtel Africa and Starlink launched satellite-to-phone service in DR Congo, extending mobile coverage for remote areas.
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