AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDrought Response: Government has received E5 million from the FAO for livestock water and feed, plus drought-resistant seeds, as El Niño threatens crops and livelihoods. Health: Taiwan is working with Eswatini’s Health Ministry on diabetes prevention and early detection, a growing concern as chronic diseases rise. Football: Eswatini’s U-23s stunned Algeria 2-1, lifting hopes of reaching the final AFCON qualifying round; senior side Sihlangu made history with a 1-1 draw against Malta in their first match on European soil. Business Rules: The Commerce Minister says inspections are not targeting foreigners: 3,226 businesses have been checked, with 69.4% found non-compliant. Separately, Parliament has given illegal foreign-owned businesses 12 months to comply or close, amid concerns about jobs and local access to shops. Economy: Sugar and soft-drink concentrate exports helped lift Eswatini’s September trade surplus to E687.9 million. Judiciary: Judge Mumcy Dlamini has become the country’s first woman acting chief justice.
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