AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoScience & Innovation Funding: South Africa’s Science, Technology and Innovation ministry announced a R10.4bn budget for 2026/27, aiming to expand research, skills and infrastructure while pushing R&D spending toward 1.5% of GDP. Space Race Momentum: Germany is “ahead” in the new space race, with a market outlook that frames space as a fast-growing, data-driven business. Defence Industry Watch: French-German tank maker KNDS says it will press ahead with plans for an IPO despite reports Berlin wants a delay over how much influence it could gain. Autonomous Transport: Germany’s autonomous buses could reach everyday life within a decade, with AI replacing some drivers in pilot routes starting as early as 2029. Political Friction: Chancellor Merz again signalled he wouldn’t advise his children to live in the US, deepening the latest row with Washington. Environment & Public Outcry: Timmy the humpback whale—rescued after a Germany incident—has been found dead off Denmark, confirming it was the same animal. Business & Jobs: Porsche is cutting more than 500 roles, including shutting its e-bike development unit, as it refocuses on core operations.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.
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