AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoRegional Ties: Eswatini and Lesotho plan to deepen trade and cultural cooperation, with progress to be reviewed annually, King Mswati III says. Public Finances: The IMF warns rising borrowing costs are outpacing economic growth, while losses at the Eswatini Electricity Company could force government support and put pressure on taxpayers. Local Industry: Eswatini’s leather sector could raise the value of hides and skins from E78.7 million to E943.8 million through local processing, but the country lacks a commercial tannery. Education: National examinations have started smoothly, with 80,062 candidates registered across the country’s assessment programmes. Weather Forecasting: A new network of 56 satellite reception stations is operating across Africa; forecasters meeting in Eswatini will assess how faster updates and lightning data can strengthen early warnings. Football: Eswatini’s Under-23s advanced past Malawi on aggregate and will face Algeria in the next round of AFCON qualifiers.
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