AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoTourism Safety Update: Triland Tourism Partners says Mpumalanga, Eswatini and Mozambique remain “open and welcoming” after xenophobia fears sparked by a viral Ponta do Ouro beach bar incident in Mozambique, urging travellers to reject intimidation and violence. Trade & Diplomacy: Taiwan launched a new Diplomatic Allies Prosperity Economic and Trade Office to deepen public-private cooperation with its diplomatic allies, while officials also met in Taipei to push carbon credit collaboration. Health Costs Scrutiny: Eswatini MPs raised concerns over high consultation fees at The Luke Commission (TLC) despite a E50 million government subvention, questioning value for money and affordability. Water & Jobs Focus: Ehlanzeni District Municipality mayor Enoch Shabangu outlined interventions for water shortages, “water mafias,” illegal mining, gender-based violence and unemployment. Regional Finance Watch: African central banks are expected to keep rates higher for longer as inflation fears rise amid renewed US-Iran tensions and higher oil prices. Local Economy: Lubombo farmer Eli Khoza won EYA 2026 Entrepreneur of the Year, highlighting agribusiness opportunities for women. Governance: The ENPF board was dissolved after months of dysfunction and an impasse, with the minister citing the need to protect workers’ savings.
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