AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoWorld Cup Pressure: Czechia and South Africa meet again in Group A after both lost their openers, with Broos facing likely changes as another defeat could end hopes of reaching the last-32. Hydrogen & Fertiliser Supply Chains: The IEA warns Middle East disruption is exposing weak links in hydrogen-based inputs that feed fertiliser, refining and chemicals, even as low-emissions hydrogen stays far from scale. Aviation Costs: IATA says an Iran cease-fire may ease some pressure, but airline pain from Strait of Hormuz disruption will linger. Retail Shock in Zimbabwe: A look at how OK Zimbabwe collapsed, blaming long economic decline, currency instability and deindustrialisation that eroded a once-strong retail and manufacturing base. E-waste Enforcement: South Africa’s EPR rules are still not being met by most electronics producers, with low compliance and tougher collection/recycling targets now moving from policy to enforcement. Consumer Inflation Watch (SA): May inflation hit 4.5% as fuel-driven transport and utilities costs rose, keeping rate-cut hopes cautious. Payments & Banking (Kenya): Egypt’s Commercial International Bank targets tripling its Kenyan market share in two years, pushing retail deposits, trade finance and SME lending. Connectivity (Angola): Eutelsat expands LEO services in Angola via Mercury to boost low-latency access beyond traditional coverage. E-cigarette Regulation (SA): A report highlights how years of weak oversight have left nicotine vaping largely unregulated, with a stalled bill still pending. Property & Storage (SA): Stor-Age lifts dividends as SA growth offsets slower UK performance, while Cape Town industrial property demand keeps warehouse vacancies tight.
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