AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEnergy Governance: Nigeria joins the International Energy Agency as an association country, aiming to deepen cooperation on energy security, access and sub-Saharan engagement. Municipal Finance & Accountability: South Africa’s National Treasury withholds July equitable-share transfers to 69 municipalities over repeated municipal finance law violations and wasteful spending, raising fresh pressure on Johannesburg ahead of local elections. Corporate Governance: Vodacom seeks formal Safaricom governance control at its 31 July AGM, proposing board and CEO appointment changes after Vodacom lifted its stake to about 55%. Food Security & Rights: Grain SA defends import tariffs and local agricultural investment during a South African Human Rights Commission hearing on hunger, affordability and inequality. Cross-Border Diplomacy: Ghana postpones President Ramaphosa’s state visit over xenophobic violence and safety concerns for Ghanaians in South Africa, as Pretoria and Accra trade explanations. Public Integrity & Courts: South Africa’s Legal Practice Council moves to strike impeached Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane off the advocates’ roll, citing dishonesty, incompetence and bias. Humanitarian Oversight: Home Affairs tells Parliament its Limpopo repatriation centres prioritise human rights, after processing more than 45,000 foreign nationals.
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