AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSihlangu’s European Debut: Eswatini held Malta 1-1 in its first match on European soil, despite playing with 10 men. Philani Mkhonto scored just before half-time. Business Crackdown: Non-compliant foreign businesses on Swazi Nation Land face a 12-month deadline to regularise or close, as inspections continue. The policy has sparked debate over jobs, local ownership and access to rural shops. Governance: Eswatini ranks 32nd in Africa, scoring 46.9 out of 100 in the latest Ibrahim Index; its score slipped slightly over the past decade. Electricity Access: Government is rolling out smart meters and targeting electricity access for every household by 2030, with surplus renewable power potentially fed into the grid. Livestock: Drought has killed 99 cattle in Lavumisa, while a competition inquiry found local beef production falls about 3,000 tonnes short of demand. STEM: One hundred girls graduated from a 10-month programme designed to build skills and encourage careers in science, technology, engineering and maths.
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