AGP Executive Report
Last update: a few seconds agoRoyal Palace Visit: Zimbabwean tycoon Wicknell Chivayo met King Mswati III for dinner at the Royal Palace, praising the monarch’s drive for investment and infrastructure. Fuel Subsidy Pressure: Government says the emaSwati fuel “cushion” fund has about E860 million left—under six months at current spending—after spending E147 million in June to keep prices down. HIV Prevention Alarm: Eswatini recorded about 4,220 new HIV infections in 2024, up from roughly 4,000, with concerns focused on young people and AGYW, threatening the 2030 “zero new infections” goal. National Games Kick-off: The inaugural Eswatini National Games were officially launched in Kwaluseni, bringing 325 athletes and 101 officials and setting up preparation for Region V in Mozambique. Prison Security Review: A widely shared video from Matsapha Correctional Centre has prompted government to review protocols for third-country nationals’ phone and recording use. Sports Transfers: Mbabane Swallows face an exodus of key players ahead of 2026/27, while CAF-bound Green Mamba signed former Swallows midfielder Nhlanhla Ngwenya. Health Risk in Schools: A teacher warned of a “Bluetooth” trend where pupils inject each other’s blood after taking drugs, raising HIV transmission fears.
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