AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoInvestment: Azerbaijani businessman Emin Agalarov has pledged E1.65 billion for manufacturing projects in Eswatini. King Mswati III welcomed the commitment but noted that past investment promises have not always materialised. Sihlangu: Eswatini’s national team is heading to Europe for its first-ever match there, against Malta on November 12, followed by a second fixture in the Netherlands. Captain Philani Mkhonto says the tour is a chance for players to showcase their talent and raise Eswatini’s profile. Public finances: MP Alec Lushaba wants government to explore borrowing from E136 billion held by local pension funds, insurers and other non-bank institutions, rather than relying so heavily on foreign loans. Regional health: SADC health ministers are meeting in Durban to coordinate responses to Ebola, HIV and climate-related threats, including the expected El Niño. Maritime security: The US has sanctioned a company accused of using Eswatini’s name in fraudulent ship registrations for tankers carrying Iranian oil. Government says it is working to establish its own maritime authority and registry. Food and farming: Eswatini’s sugar industry sees regional demand and rising prices as an opportunity for better returns in 2027, while officials warn that high fertiliser and fuel costs could put pressure on food prices.
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