AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSouth Africa Xenophobia Fallout: Ghana has started repatriating about 300 citizens from South Africa after anti-foreigner violence, with officials prioritising those targeted and covering costs for people lacking travel documents. Parliament vs Police: MPs sent SAPS leaders packing after a four-hour stonewalling session over why a top Phala Phala-linked officer was cleared—fueling anger over accountability. Jobs Pressure: South Africa’s unemployment rate is reported at 32.7% in Q1 2026, with youth hit hardest, while eThekwini proposes steep tariff hikes that could squeeze households further. Infrastructure Push: South Africa secured a $150m OPEC Fund loan for infrastructure reforms as Ramaphosa calls for bigger global investment. Trade for Jobs: Nigeria’s ACCI urges exporters to exploit China’s zero-tariff access; Ghana is urged to rethink trade strategy to unlock jobs. AI at Work: Microsoft says “Frontier Firms” are redesigning workflows around AI, not just adding tools.
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