AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoInfrastructure Delivery: South Africa’s planned R1 trillion public infrastructure drive faces a shortage of technical skills and weak maintenance. An audit found problems in 101 of 129 municipal projects examined, with delays averaging 25 months. Construction Safety: Gunmen killed eight people, including five road workers and engineers, in an attack on a construction team along Kenya’s Mandera–Arabia–Lafey road. Hospitality Investment: The 142-room Cape Town EDITION has opened at the V&A Waterfront, marking the luxury brand’s first African property. Property Markets: Cape Town home prices rose 12%, compared with 4.9% in Johannesburg, while Cape Town rents are nearing double Joburg’s, putting pressure on first-time buyers. Housing Policy: Kenyan housing advocates say success should be measured not just in units built, but in affordability, safety and whether vulnerable families—including children in Lodwar—can access suitable homes.
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