AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoChess Olympiad: Team Eswatini returned from the 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad in Uzbekistan empty-handed, with both the Open and Women’s teams missing the podium. Brand & Culture: Gems of Africa partnered with Lush Hair Eswatini, naming Sergy and Stella Jacobs as brand ambassadors. Tourism & Hospitality: The Royal Swazi Hotel reopening is “in sight” after Tibiyo TakaNgwane said due diligence is underway; Hilton also hinted at exploring further opportunities in Eswatini. Exports & Skills: The EU and ITC equipped 17 local trainers to help exporters use market intelligence tools. Education & Work: SNAT’s outgoing president urged teachers to push beyond cost-of-living demands toward a living wage and better conditions. Energy & Land: MPs challenged EEC over controversial pole relocation fees; citizens warn that unresolved land laws and farm boundary issues are fuelling lawlessness. Social Protection: ESCCOM urged parents to monitor children’s cellphone use as online child traffickers increasingly use social media. Climate: A strong El Niño is expected to drive extreme heat risks across Southern Africa. Sports: Eswatini’s Letticia Viana wrapped up an Under-20 Women’s World Cup stint with eight officiating assignments; Malawi host Eswatini in a crucial U-23 AFCON qualifier.
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