AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoHealth Alert: UK travel health officials have updated malaria risk guidance, listing Eswatini among countries travellers should take extra precautions in after “UK deaths” linked to malaria. Economy & Trade: South Africa’s diesel price hike is expected to raise costs in Eswatini, with economists warning transport and logistics—driven by heavy reliance on imports—will feed into higher prices from around October. Public Finance: Finance Minister Neal Rijkenberg says Eswatini’s public debt remains manageable, putting the debt-to-GDP ratio at about 45% and arguing it stays below international risk thresholds. Diplomacy: Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini and Taiwan President Lai Ching-te reaffirmed ties in Taipei, with Dlamini pushing deeper trade, investment and tech cooperation ahead of the Ketagalan Forum. Agribusiness: A macadamia processing plant in Matsapha is nearing commissioning, aiming to boost value addition and exports; meanwhile SAPEMP has moved into implementation targeting 19,600 smallholder households. Inclusion: Eswatini launched its first Disability Trolley Dash to spotlight barriers faced by persons with disabilities in retail shopping. Sports: Nsingizini Hotspurs Ladies face a tough CAF/COSAFA qualifier draw, including two-time champions Mamelodi Sundowns.
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