AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoRetail Turnaround: Pick n Pay says it’s moving from closures and conversions into growth, targeting seven new store openings this year as it completes its “store reset” and shifts to selective expansion. HIV Prevention Rollout: Demand for lenacapavir PrEP is outpacing supply in parts of Africa, with Eswatini’s rollout expanding beyond early pilot sites but still limited by stock availability. Immigration Pressure in the Region: KwaZulu-Natal’s Premier used Africa Day to push a message of continental unity while warning undocumented migrants not to “break the law,” citing border monitoring including drones. Diplomacy and Aid Scrutiny: Eswatini’s development funding is under the spotlight after a minister warned that up to 50% of some UN resources are returned due to implementation delays. Jobs and Local Hiring: Ezulwini Palazzo has started hiring for food and beverage roles after public camping at the ICC following its opening. Digital Payments Boost: PayPal plans to expand PYUSD access to more markets, including Eswatini, aiming to make cross-border payments easier for MSMEs. EU Multilateral Message: The EU urged Eswatini to stay committed to multilateralism amid global conflict and economic coercion.
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