AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoHousing Affordability Pressure (South Africa): South Africa’s June inflation hit 5.0% and analysts say the fastest price rises are tied to the real cost of living for homeowners and renters, with transport costs a major driver—adding pressure to an already strained property market. Rates Hold (South Africa): The SARB kept the repo rate at 7%, offering short-term relief for bond holders while warning municipal dysfunction is weighing on growth. Affordable Housing Finance (Nigeria): FMBN says it has financed 1,590 homes and disbursed ₦9.5bn in housing loans to Nasarawa workers, as the government pushes to close the housing gap. Public Housing Integrity (South Africa): ActionSA launched an online portal to report alleged illegal occupation of RDP homes, aiming to expose misuse and push allocations to qualifying beneficiaries. Infrastructure Delivery (Nigeria/Niger Delta): NDDC says it completed 600km of roads and bridges and is digitising procurement to improve transparency. Market/Project News (Ethiopia): Ethiopia’s trade ministry says market infrastructure expansion and supply-chain measures improved commodity availability after approving foreign exchange for private importers. Construction & Safety (Lagos): A fire gutted the electronics section of Justrite Superstore in Egbeda; authorities suspect a solar inverter system. Energy & Industry (South Africa): Exxaro launched a R1.7bn solar plant in Limpopo to power its Grootegeluk mine, cutting electricity costs and emissions.
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