AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAviation Safety Watch: South Africa’s SACAA is investigating Airlink’s ultra-low formation flyover at Cape Town’s DHL Stadium and has forced the airline to withdraw its application for a third flypast at FNB Stadium ahead of the Springboks–All Blacks match, after it obtained flight data and requested more information. Ride-hailing Shake-up: Uber has exited Nigeria after 12 years, a move expected to intensify competition for drivers and riders and push SMEs to rethink last-mile delivery options. Energy & Trade: US LNG exports rose 23% in H1 2026 on new capacity, while Standard Bank says China’s zero-tariff and expanded RMB settlement are cutting export costs for African firms. Regional Connectivity & Security: Xi Jinping backed a new West Asia security architecture during talks with Egypt’s Sisi and said China is ready to help safeguard international shipping lanes amid Strait of Hormuz tensions. Agri-food Focus: Leaders in Kigali called for urgent investment and stronger public-private partnerships to transform Africa’s agri-food systems and close the hunger and jobs gap. Health Services Expansion: Zimbabwe’s Mpilo Hospital is expanding joint replacement surgery, training local surgeons with an Italian specialist to reduce the need for patients to travel abroad.
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