AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCAF Football: Eswatini champions Nsingizini Hotspurs face Scottland FC in the CAF Champions League preliminary round in Harare on Sunday, with Hotspurs coach Mandla Qhogi warning that clashes with CAF requirements could even put the league at risk. Local Football: Green Mamba booked a semi-final spot after beating Red Rhinos 3-0 in the 8Bet Trade Fair Cup, while Moneni Pirates also advanced after a 2-0 win over Celtics. Weather & Food Security: Eswatini braces for a very strong El Niño season from October 2026 to March 2027, with forecasts pointing to warmer-than-normal conditions and a high chance of historic impacts. Energy Policy: The MNRE has launched stakeholder consultations on proposed Minimum Energy Performance Standards for appliances like fridges, air conditioners and lighting, with workshops scheduled across the country. Business & Finance: Business Eswatini is pushing for more private-sector input into the sovereign credit rating process as government debt pressures grow. Health & Safety: Woolworths/Eswatini consumers are warned to stop using a recalled w.beauty clarifying shampoo batch after a bacterium was detected. Governance & Crime: South Africa’s Madlanga Commission has shown “Big Five” cartel photos, naming men allegedly linked to crime intelligence, police, courts and politics.
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