AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMonetary Pressure from War: South Africa is set to raise interest rates soon to contain inflation spilling over from the Iran war, with higher energy, food and fertiliser costs feeding into “rates higher for longer” across the region. India-Africa Dealmaking: The 4th India-Africa Forum Summit opens in New Delhi on 28–31 May, with innovation and resilience on the agenda and African leaders expected to push for new partnerships. Lesotho Social & Governance Moves: Sentebale, marking its 20th year, has appointed new trustees and says it has completed regulator-required actions while starting work on its 2027–2030 strategy; meanwhile, Lesotho’s push for integrity in public life continues with calls for selflessness ahead of independence celebrations. Skills for Growth: CILTSA is backing a women-focused logistics and transport candidacy programme in South Africa, signalling wider demand for practical, job-ready training. Regional Watch: Zambia is disputing US health-aid terms tied to access to mineral assets, highlighting the growing “trade over aid” approach in Africa.
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