AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEbola Update (DRC): WHO and Africa CDC declared Ebola a public health emergency as experts warn this outbreak is driven by the Bundibugyo virus, which standard tests may miss and for which there are no vaccines or treatments yet—spreading mainly through contact with blood and body fluids. Household Pressure: South Africans are cutting back hard—subscriptions, dining out and travel—yet 39% still expect to miss at least one bill or loan repayment as essential costs rise. Tourism & Travel Policy (Thailand): Thailand confirms visa-free stays will drop from 60 to 30 days from 15 September 2026, with land-border entries limited to twice yearly. SA Tourism Growth (Eswatini): Umhlanga’s tourism boost is reported alongside Eswatini’s Reed Dance success, with international arrivals rising and tourism revenue reaching E1 billion. Travel Media: Time Out launches Time Out Durban, expanding its South African city coverage into KwaZulu-Natal. Transport & Logistics (Richards Bay): Bidvest plans a second LPG terminal at Richards Bay, targeting operations in the 2029 financial year.
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