AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPublic Transport Funding Shock: Cape Town’s MyCiTi bus expansion is wobbling as officials warn proposed national cuts could phase out the Public Transport Network Grant by 2027/28—threatening jobs, commuter costs, and the Cape Flats rollout meant to serve 1.4m people. Budget Clarity in Nigeria: The Federal Government says delays in Quarterly Budget Implementation Reports stem from how the fiscal year is set by law, not the usual January–December calendar, after the 2025 Appropriation Act was repealed and re-enacted. Cost-of-Living Pressure: South Africa’s April inflation is expected to jump again as fuel-linked transport costs bite, feeding into the Reserve Bank’s next rate decision. Courtroom Fuel Fight (Kenya): A petition seeks to halt EPRA’s latest pump price hike, arguing insufficient public participation and demanding a full pricing breakdown. Road Safety Alert (Kenya): A Climax Coach bus overturn near Chepsir, Kericho, left multiple injured and reports of deaths. Publishing & Culture: A new Palgrave book spotlights how African indigenous languages show up—or get sidelined—in digital political communication. Heritage Push (Lagos): Pan-Atlantic University and the Yemisi Shyllon Museum align with the Eko Tourism Foundation, with book donations to boost research and cultural tourism.
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